Growth of International Population in Italy by 2023 As of early 2023, over five million foreign citizens—both from EU and non-EU nations—resided in Italy, according to data from Noi Italia, a rise of 111,000 from 2022. 8.7% of Italy’s population was foreign-born at the beginning of the previous year. Over [...]
Increased Ticket Prices for the Eiffel Tower and Upkeep Needed. The Paris council decided to increase the cost to assist the preservation of the landmark, thus visitors to the Eiffel Tower in Paris will now have to pay €35 instead of the previous €29.10. All adult visitors are affected by [...]
The Dominican Republic is still working to get the European Union to grant visas for travel. President Luis Abinader and President Sergio Mattarella of Italy recently met to talk about perhaps removing the need for visas for citizens of the Dominican Republic. President Abinader used the occasion to address the [...]
A new hiking trail has just opened in Italy’s stunning Dolomites mountain range. Named the Cammino Retico, after the ancient Raeti people, this circular route spans 170 kilometers and can be completed in seven days. The trail connects various remote villages between the Veneto and Trentino regions, promoting slow and [...]
A local teacher travels to and from Ibiza every day because living on the island is out of her price range. Protesters claim that the cost of living in Ibiza is driving away residents due to tourists. Activists will demonstrate against the alleged detrimental effects of tourism this weekend by [...]
Turbulence is set to worsen due to climate change. Severe turbulence recently hit a Singapore Airlines flight from London, resulting in one death and several injuries. The exact details of what happened on board the Boeing 777-300ER flight to Singapore remain unclear. Airline tracking websites noted that the aircraft dropped [...]
Tourists frequently enter homes, steal belongings, and climb balconies in Binibeca Vell. Known for its low, whitewashed buildings, narrow stone alleyways, and labyrinthine staircases, Binibeca Vell has earned the nickname “the Mykonos of Menorca.” However, this Balearic town also shares a less glamorous trait with the Greek hotspot: overwhelming visitor [...]
This year, Thailand is aggressively pursuing free trade and visa-waiver agreements with the European Union. Minister Jakkapong Sangmanee of the Prime Minister’s Office stressed that a free trade agreement will accelerate economic growth for both sides. He emphasized that removing the need for a visa for Thai nationals visiting the [...]
This year, Portugal’s tourism industry reached a major milestone, breaking previous records and contributing more than €54 billion to the country’s economy. A recent estimate from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) states that the tourism industry contributed 20% of the country’s GDP in 2024, a phenomenal gain of [...]
Indian citizens can now benefit from a multiple-entry Schengen visa, simplifying travel to Europe. The EU’s recent update to Schengen visa regulations introduces the ‘cascade’ system, allowing frequent travellers to apply for a two-year multiple entry visa after using a short-stay Schengen visa twice within three years. This can be [...]