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Report Finds European Tax System Favors Carbon-Intensive Air Travel Over Rail, Undermining Climate Goals
Earth.Org
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August 22, 2025
“Every route where a plane is cheaper than a train is a political failure,” said Herwig Schuster, transport campaigner, Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe. Flights emit, on average, about five times more CO2 per passenger kilometer than trains....
Christodoulides praises the ‘more than 10,000 Austrians’ who served in Unficyp
Cyprus Mail
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August 22, 2025
President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday praised the “more than 10,000 Austrians” who have served in the United Nations’ peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) since its creation in 1964. He was speaking on the arrival of Austrian Chancellor...
Greeks Boost Travel to Bulgaria with Spa, Ski, and Religious Tourism
Novinite
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Greek tourists continue to show a steady interest in Bulgaria, with travel combining both leisure and religious motives. According to tour operators, the easing of cross-border travel has further encouraged this trend, making Bulgaria an...
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, digital nomad visas, natural gas
Cyprus Mail
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August 22, 2025
Hotel bookings in Paphos have slowed sharply as recent wildfires have unsettled travellers, according to Evripides Loizides, president of the Paphos hoteliers association. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Loizides said that bookings were...
Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Vienna Prepares, Economy Benefits
Vindobona
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The projected event costs of €36 million, €5 million of which will be covered by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), are therefore expected to be exceeded. The event, which is being held in Vienna for the third time after 1967 and 2015, is...
Japan, S. Korea to allow 2nd working holiday visas to boost ties
The Mainichi
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This combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, left, and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan and South Korea will start allowing their citizens to apply for a second working holiday visa from...
Greek Travelers Shift from Bulgaria to Central and N. Europe
To Vima
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August 21, 2025
Greeks traveled abroad more in 2024 than in 2023, according to a study by INSETE (the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation). Outbound trips rose by 8% year on year, reaching 6.7 million, while travel payments jumped 15% to €2.8 billion—the...
Vienna to Host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in 2026
Travel Daily Media
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August 21, 2025
Vienna has been selected to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, following the city’s official bid submitted on July 3, 2025. With this successful application, Vienna reaffirms its reputation as one of Europe’s top destinations for international...
Vienna to host Eurovision Song Contest 2026
Express & Star
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August 21, 2025
Vienna is to host the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Austria’s act JJ won the 2025 event with his song, Wasted Love, in Basel, Switzerland. The city will become joint fourth on the list of places which have hosted the contest the most times,...
Japan, South Korea to allow 2nd working holiday visas to boost ties
Kyodo News+
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August 21, 2025
TOKYO - Japan and South Korea will start allowing their citizens to apply for a second working holiday visa from October, removing the existing one-time-only limit, to promote bilateral exchanges and deeper ties, government sources said Thursday....
Austrian Chancellor Stocker in Cyprus for ‘extensive talks’
Cyprus Mail
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August 21, 2025
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker arrives in Cyprus on Thursday for “extensive talks” with President Nikos Christodoulides. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Wednesday that Stocker will arrive on the island on Thursday...
Europe’s Safest Escapes: Where Peace and Beauty Go Hand in Hand
Travelbinger
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August 22, 2025
Planning your next European adventure? One of the things we all have to do is figure out which place is safe. If you have a family you ensure you can explore freely without safety concerns. When future travels call and Europe beckons, safety...
Cars belonging to Jewish tourists from Britain are covered in 'Free Palestine' graffiti in Alpine town
Daily Mail
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August 21, 2025
Cars belonging to Jewish tourists were daubed with 'Free Palestine' graffiti in a French Alpine town. The incident occurred in the village of Châtel in the northern part of the French Alps, near the Swiss border. Some nine vehicles belonging to a...
The 26 Best Trips For 2026, According To Travel Experts
Forbes
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Iceland—home to the "coolcation" and one of the best places to travel in 2026. getty What are the best places to travel in 2026? When the world’s top luxury travel advisors gather in one place, the conversations often foreshadow where travelers...
Austrian chocolate brand sees sweet prospects in Chinese market
China Daily
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Girls relish the sweet taste of chocolate at the "theater".[Photo provided by He Canling/Xinhua] In the small town of Bergl in Styria, Austria, there's a "chocolate theater" that draws over 2,000 visitors daily during peak summer months. Over...
Destinations Where Tourists Outnumber Locals
Visual Capitalist
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August 21, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Destinations Where Tourists Outnumber Locals This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven...
Ambassador-designate of Austria to the OECS presented her Letter of Credence to the OECS Director General
Antigua News Room
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August 21, 2025
SOURCE: PRESSROOM- In a ceremony held at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission headquarters in Castries, Saint Lucia, on August 18, 2025, Her Excellency Gabriele Méon-Tschürtz, Ambassador of Austria to the OECS, presented...
Vienna to host Eurovision 2026 amid ongoing controversy over Israel's inclusion
Modern Ghana
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Austria's JJ won this year's contest, held in Basel in Switzerland, meaning his home country will stage the 2026 event. Its capital, Vienna, was announced on Wednesday as the host city, beating out rival bidder Innsbruck. JJ – otherwise known as...
Vienna named host city of Eurovision 2026 with grand final set for May 16
wiwibloggs
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August 20, 2025
In 2015 Vienna had Eurovision fans “Building Bridges.” And in 2026 the Viennese will welcome us once more under the banner of “United by Music.” That’s after Austria’s state broadcaster ORF confirmed Vienna as host city of Eurovision 2026. The...
Austria to allocate additional EUR 2 mln in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Interfax Ukraine
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August 20, 2025
Photo: https://t.me/Ukraine_MFA Austria will provide an additional EUR2 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced following bilateral talks with his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger in...