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Music bans and fines for peeing: Europe’s surprising beach rules travellers should know this summer
To avoid having possessions confiscated or paying fines, here are all the rules you might not know about when spending time on Europe’s beaches this summer. The season of dreamy days by the sea is in full swing in Europe. But as the...
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One of Spain’s earliest cinemas has been transformed into a stunning hotel in San Sebastián
Guests entering the Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián will pass under the former filmhouse’s proscenium arch. Consider yourself to be a bit of a cinephile? Then you should be booking a flight to San Sebastián ASAP for a film-inspired...
90 minutes of tension for the heart: how World Cup stress can trigger a heart attack
Scientific evidence shows that emotional stress during the most intense matches can raise the risk of cardiovascular events in vulnerable fans. The eagerly awaited clash between Spain and Belgium promises high drama this Friday, but it also...
Why Eurostar's new ‘Celestia’ trains are being upgraded to survive Europe's hotter future
As extreme temperatures become increasingly common across Europe, Eurostar is future-proofing its next generation of trains with air conditioning designed to keep passengers moving in temperatures of up to 55C.
Have your say and nominate the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a global campaign to identify the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World – inviting people to nominate modern landmarks built since 1801.
Cancer cases to soar by 2050 amid deep global inequalities, WHO warns
Cancer cases are projected to rise by 66,7% by 2050 while access to care remains unequal between rich and poor countries, a new WHO report warns. Cancer cases are set to rise globally as people live longer, the population is growing and...
From Pompeii to Bratislava: Europe’s top sightseeing stops this summer
Can transfers between travel destinations be turned into part of a trip?
Men up to six times as likely to ‘hit the wall’ during marathons, study finds
Men are up to six times more likely than women to "hit the wall" during a marathon, according to a study of more than 870,000 runners. While men are, on average, faster over the 42.195km distance, they adopt "significantly less stable...
'Maldives of the Middle East': Saudi Arabia's Red Sea project takes shape
Saudi Arabia is developing a luxury Red Sea destination of untouched islands, coral reefs, desert and mountains to entice the world’s most exclusive travellers. When people think of a luxury destination by the sea, the image that usually...
‘Immediately was enchanted’: Viral Puerto Rico song gets its own music video shot on island
The song creator Bill Stiteler worked with Discover Puerto Rico to create a video that highlights some of the island’s top tourist attractions.
Children mental health hospital visits rise with extreme heat, study finds
As climate change drives more frequent and intense heatwaves, new research links rising temperatures with worsening mental health outcomes in children and young people. Mental health hospital admissions among children and young people...
Panic on Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki as debris shatters window, injures passenger
The aircraft returned safely to Thessaloniki's Macedonia Airport. Meanwhile, the authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Blood test could identify hormone pattern unique to endometriosis, study finds
A new blood test could identify a distinctive hormone pattern found only in people with endometriosis, offering hope for faster diagnosis of a condition that currently takes up to 12 years to detect. A blood test could identify a pattern of...