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Last verified: August 13, 2026 at approximately 7:30 p.m. BST / 8:30 p.m. in Sicily. This is a developing travel situation. Airport restrictions, flight schedules and volcanic ash conditions can change quickly. Travelers should confirm their individual flight directly with their airline before leaving for the airport. Travelers flying to or from Sicily should prepare...
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Every summer, millions of travelers head to Europe’s most iconic destinations. August is especially busy, as schools are on break, many Europeans take their annual holidays, and international visitors arrive for peak summer travel. That popularity can create serious challenges for historic neighborhoods, transportation systems, local businesses, public spaces, and the people who live in...
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Extreme heat is disrupting flights and ground transportation across Europe, with hot conditions making takeoff harder and slowing operations. The result is delays, weight restrictions, and wider travel knock-on effects.
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A quick look at e-passports and fast-track passport services for travelers. e-Passports are electronic or biometric passports, while fast-track services are expedited application options that vary by country.
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Pickpocketing and scams remain the main safety issue in Paris, especially in busy stations, markets and tourist-heavy areas.
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Italy’s 7% foreign-pension tax election has strict residence and municipality conditions. The 2026 law raised the population cap to 30,000; verify eligibility and treaty treatment before moving.
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In 2026, expats are increasingly choosing Europe’s secondary cities over famous capitals, prioritizing walkability, affordability, transit, and everyday livability. This roundup highlights 15 attractive options, including Valencia, Strasbourg, Bologna, Braga, Freiburg, and Trieste, while explaining why cities like London, Paris, Lisbon, and Barcelona are losing appeal for long-term relocation.
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Premium card credits can add up, but only if you keep track of them. Here’s why the value is harder to capture than it looks.
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A practical look at Europe’s digital nomad visa landscape, with Croatia, Malta, Spain and other European countries publishing temporary residence or visa routes for remote workers. The country links below point to official government, consular or authorised programme pages. Each route has its own rules, terminology and application requirements, so applicants should check the linked...
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Barcelona plans to stop renewing licenses for 10,101 tourist apartments by November 2028, effectively phasing out legal whole-apartment short-term rentals in ordinary residential buildings. Using Catalonia’s tourist-housing law, the city says the move is meant to ease housing pressure, while hotels, hostels, guesthouses and other regulated accommodations remain available.
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