The Finnish government has decided today, on September 29, to restrict the entry of citizens of Russia into the country for tourism purposes. – Advertisement – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland announced that entry restrictions for Russians on the country’s eastern border will start applying from tomorrow, September[…]
The European Commission has approved a fund of over €101 million to be allocated for upgrading the Palermo-Catania-Messina railway axis in Sicily, Italy. – Advertisement – According to a press release issued by the Commission, the investment will build two tunnels, 92.75 metres in width and 4.75 in length, with[…]
The German government has announced that the country will continue to apply relaxed entry rules for all travellers until January 31. – Advertisement – Through one of its most recent press releases, the government said that all incoming travellers would continue to be permitted restriction-free entry into the country as[…]
Travelling among Estonian residents is recovering this year, as the number of international trips increased by 319 per cent – over three times in the second quarter of the year, compared to the corresponding time last year. – Advertisement – According to Baltic News Network, the number of domestic trips[…]
The number of overnight stays in the EU tourist accommodation spots recorded in the first half of 2022 was 14 per cent below 2019 levels – the closest levels reached since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world. – Advertisement – According to Eurostat, the European Office for Statistics, a total[…]
The visa liberalisation issue will be included on the agenda at the meeting of the working group of the European Council that will be held on October 13. – Advertisement – Such an announcement, according to the Express newspaper, was confirmed for Radio Free Europe by European Union diplomatic sources,[…]
Spain has signed a new memorandum of understanding with Japan that will contribute to strengthening ties between the two countries and increasing bilateral tourism. – Advertisement – Through a statement issued yesterday, September 22, the Ministry of Tourism of Spain emphasized that this agreement will allow the governments of both[…]
Tourist arrivals from France to Greece have so far this year increased by 23 per cent compared to the same period in 2019. – Advertisement – “The messages we receive regarding the extension of the tourist season are promising our efforts to continue to bear fruit,” the Minister of Tourism[…]
The Spanish authorities have announced that travellers from third countries who have been subject to stricter rules will no longer be required to complete or show the health control form upon their arrival. – Advertisement – The news was announced by the Ministry of Health of Spain, and the decision[…]
Both domestic and foreign tourists have been spending less money during their leisure trips in the Netherlands in the last two years, though the expenditures are higher for 2021 compared to 2020. – Advertisement – A report published by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on Monday, September 19, shows that last year,[…]