Five lesser-visited coastal resorts that are crowd-free alternatives for 2026… with VERY cheap hotels and flights

WHEN it comes to booking a holiday, Brits are starting to look at destinations off the radar – and slightly cheaper too. Rather than heading to the Algarve, the Costa del Sol, or even the French Riviera – here are some alternative, but still...

Saudi eVisa

The new KSA Visa platform processes applications in as little as one minute, offering instant eVisas for eligible travellers worldwide. (Representative Image) The Kingdom introduces a faster, simpler, and more inclusive digital visa system...

Why is it so difficult for the UK to deport foreign criminals?

A convicted sex offender has been deported from Britain to Ethiopia after being accidentally released from prison. Following a national manhunt, home secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed that Hadush Kebatu – an asylum seeker who came to the UK...

Veneta and Valentin from Berlin on modern awakening as a path to happiness

The joy you see in the eyes of the people you have helped cannot be described in words, it must be experienced!" This was shared by Veneta Terzieva and Valentin Grigorov on Bulgaria's National Awakeners' Day. The two have been helping other...

Can Indians get a UAE Visa on Arrival? Here’s what’s changed and who’s eligible

The UAE expanded its visa-on-arrival list to include Indians holding valid visas or residence permits from six new countries; Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada/ AI Image for illustrative and creative purposes UAE...

Lufthansa Group unveils massive summer 2026 schedule: Over 14,000 weekly flights to 330 destinations

The Lufthansa Group has opened bookings for its Summer 2026 schedule, offering travellers unprecedented global connectivity. Across its airlines — Lufthansa, Discover Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss, and ITA...

“Una Faccia, Una Razza”: The Historical Amnesia of Mediterraneo

Eighty-five years ago today, in the middle of World War II, Ioannis Metaxas was sent an ultimatum by Benito Mussolini, demanding that Italian armed forces be granted unimpeded access to the Greek-Albanian border and the occupation of strategic...

14 Best Places To Live (Or Retire) For As Little As $1,200 A Month, According To A New Report

Varna, Bulgaria—one of the cities highlighted in a new report on the world’s most affordable places to live or retire for as little as $1,200 a month. getty Can you really live or retire overseas on just $1,200 a month? According to a new report...

Is the risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process?

The accession of new countries to the European Union risks exacerbating the shortage of critical workers in the newer member states, aggravating a brain drain. While integrating the European Union can create business and investment opportunities,...

Lufthansa Group announces summer 2026 schedule with over 14,000 weekly flights to 330 destinations

Lufthansa Group’s airlines unveil summer 2026 network with 14,000 weekly flights, new intercontinental routes, and expanded European connections. The Lufthansa Group has unveiled its Summer 2026 flight schedule, featuring an expanded network of...

United Airlines Has The Perfect Response To Delta's 2026 Summer Surge With New Destinations Of Its Own

Credit to United Airlines for continuing to announce impressive new routes. The latest flights range from domestic travel to exciting international routes. Regarding domestic flights, United was praised for recently adding a "disruptive" route....

The best autumn walking spots in Europe, according to The Times

If you’re looking for crisp air, golden leaves, and quiet trails, The Times has just made planning your next hiking holiday a whole lot easier. The British newspaper released its list of the 25 best destinations in Europe for an autumn walking...

United Adds Flights to New Cities in Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain next Summer

United Airlines have announced its Summer 2026 schedule with service to four new cities across Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain – leading the way with the most destinations across the Atlantic than any U.S. carrier. In Summer 2026, United will...

C-Bank Promotes Formalization of Payments

The growth of electronic payments in the economy, in addition to tourism and market development, is being driven to a large extent by the initiatives of the regulatory institution. The Bank of Albania has undertaken several initiatives that have...

There are plenty of fantastic European locations well off the beaten path

Standing on a vista overlooking Budva, Montenegro, Lorena Knapp (in the middle with blue top) poses with her cycling group from Cycling Albania on their "Balkan Express" trip. (Photo courtesy Lorena Knapp) How do you choose your next vacation...

The role of the right wing in student protests in Serbia

Neither left, nor right, nor civic, nor nationalist. Despite the student movement’s position of not taking sides on issues that could polarise Serbian society, a year of mass anti-government protests has been marked by right-wing and nationalist...

Politico: Inside Paul Manafort’s comeback – his failed attempt to rehabilitate Berisha in Washington

Brescia, Italy, is not the most obvious place for a disgraced American politico to make a triumphant return. But when Paul Manafort appeared at a political event there in April — less than five years after his convictions on financial and lobbying...

Ryanair issues key boarding pass rule for all UK passengers from November 12

Ryanair hopes to eliminate almost all airport check-in fees once the move to digital boarding passes is implemented(Image: Getty Images) Ryanair passengers will no longer be able to use paper boarding passes from next week. The budget airline will...

Man Of The Hour: Wei Koh’s love letter to horology

SINGAPORE – Mr Wei Koh has never merely told time. He has also spent two decades shaping the culture around it. At 55, the son of ambassador-at-large Tommy Koh has channelled his boundless curiosity into a global lifestyle empire. Mr Wei Koh...

New Flights Launching From 2 Major U.S. Airports To This Trendy European Country

What do you think the trendiest European country is right now? There's undoubtedly some heavyweight contenders — Albania? Montenegro? Perhaps even Moldova? Hate to break it to you, but none of these awesome destinations are receiving direct...