$64 to sit on the beach: Locals revolt over tourist deckchair takeover
New York Times: Protests erupt in Greece as beach bars flout the rules and claim the sand.
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Record cocaine seizure worth $1.1 billion hidden in container of bananas
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Hot, crowded, cheap and dreamy: Travellers reveal what summer in Europe was like
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Migrant shipwreck: 41 dead according to survivors
The four remaining migrants survived using inner tubes.
Cruise ship drifts into ocean after being torn from dock by strong winds
Gusting winds of up to 58km/h pulled the ship away from the dock.
Slovenia devastated by floods
Two-thirds of the small European country affected, with six dead and hundreds homeless.
This tiny European country punches well above its weight
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Planning a trip to Europe? Look out for these tourist taxes
New York Times: European spots are introducing visitor taxes to tackle overtourism.
Sightings of UFO-shaped restaurant draw foodies to remote Norway
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Security and economy on agenda, as top EU diplomat visits NZ
Stefano Sannino flew into Wellington last week to talk security.
How to avoid the tourist rush in Dubrovnik: 6 insider tips
The New York Times: Ways to find a little elbow room in the Pearl of the Adriatic.
Greenpeace reveal sad reason travellers won't swap flights for rail
The organisation proposes 'climate tickets' as a key part of the solution.
Should I cancel my holiday to Europe because of the heatwave?
An historic heatwave in southern Europe is making some travellers rethink their plans.
Plane fighting Greek island wildfire crashes, killing both pilots
A firefighting plane has crashed in southern Greece, killing both crew members.
Marine freed from Russia in 2022 now hurt fighting in Ukraine
Trevor Reed was released in a prisoner swap for a Russian pilot.
High stakes: What tourism businesses need to do to cash in on $37b of spending
Firms warned they can't rely on pre-pandemic tactics.
Billions view videos revealing travellers' huge Europe holiday regret
Hundreds have taken to TikTok to warn fellow travellers.
Worship or Tourism? Famous churches overwhelmed by millions of tourists
“The temple needs to be a place for services and not a theme park,” said one local.
Spain heads to polls in election that could oust leftist coalition
Officials have estimated a 70 per cent election turnout.
'Lots of my friends are fighting': Ukrainian doctor visiting Auckland on the pain of Russia’s invasion
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Design for Living: Oh Vienna, the best city in the world
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Europe heatwave leads to strikes at popular tourist attraction
Workers are striking at Athens historic attraction as temperatures hit 45C.
Spare copy: Why Prince Harry is being ditched all over Europe
Holidaymakers may have taken Prince Harry's book title too literally.
Rocket Lab CEO says Māhia is launching more rockets than Europe amid ambitious target
Rocket Lab is eyeing a big milestone involving its Hawke's Bay launch facility.
Italy's 'other Venice' is a city of canals that are far more tranquil
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People and pets seek shade and cool as Europe sizzles under heat wave
The mercury is forecast to top 40 degrees in several tourist destinations.
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This Europe region is cheap, beautiful and off the beaten track, but not for long
“It definitely feels like Europe’s best-kept secret."
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