Europe Travel - Page 29

Museum staff leaves 'Mona Lisa' fans high and dry as Louvre shuts down without warning

June 16, 2025

Museum staff leaves 'Mona Lisa' fans high and dry as Louvre shuts down without warning

The world's most visited museum, the Louvre, closes its doors as staff strike due to overtourism concerns, highlighting the "Mona Lisa" display, which attracts 20,000 visitors daily.

Tourists sprayed with water guns by protesters as European anti-tourism trend grows

June 16, 2025

Tourists sprayed with water guns by protesters as European anti-tourism trend grows

Spanish protesters march against overtourism in Barcelona and Mallorca as residents face rising rents and displacement, prompting cities to regulate short-term rentals.

Long-lost sanctuary to Greek god discovered by archaeologists: 'Larger than life'

June 14, 2025

Long-lost sanctuary to Greek god discovered by archaeologists: 'Larger than life'

Cypriot officials announced the recent excavation of a long-forgotten sanctuary to Apollo, offering insights into ancient rituals and architectural expansions.

Marine experts find likely remains of 18th-century treasure ship that was lost for centuries

June 13, 2025

Marine experts find likely remains of 18th-century treasure ship that was lost for centuries

Marine expert Edmond O’Byrne's team believes they have discovered the likely remains of the Recovery, an 18th-century that carried valuable cargo before it sank.

Archaeologists uncover long-lost Ancient Roman building at construction site with a little help

June 13, 2025

Archaeologists uncover long-lost Ancient Roman building at construction site with a little help

Swiss archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an Ancient Roman building after a pedestrian alerted authorities to peculiar stones near a highway construction site.

Advanced passenger processing system now captures photos before passport checks

June 11, 2025

Advanced passenger processing system now captures photos before passport checks

New CBP technology transforms airport inspections with automatic photo capturing at 11 locations, with plans to expand to 10 additional airports as travel numbers increase by 6.6%.

Mysterious 'dumped' bodies of woman and child found by archaeologists in picturesque town

June 10, 2025

Mysterious 'dumped' bodies of woman and child found by archaeologists in picturesque town

A recent German excavation revealed a grim Celtic-era grave of a woman and child who may have suffocated from fermentation gases, according to archaeologists.

Archaeologist uncovers Viking secrets during epic three-year journey at sea

June 10, 2025

Archaeologist uncovers Viking secrets during epic three-year journey at sea

Swedish archaeologist Greer Jarrett has embarked on a three-year, 3,100-mile expedition in a Viking boat replica, uncovering new insights into Viking maritime journeys.

Norway joins the tourist tax club as destinations in Europe fight back against visitors

June 9, 2025

Norway joins the tourist tax club as destinations in Europe fight back against visitors

Norwegian officials pass a "historic agreement" for a 3% tourist tax to fund tourism infrastructure, as European destinations adopt similar measures to address visitor impacts.

Archaeologists excavate ancient workshop with unfinished sculptures on Greek island

June 8, 2025

Archaeologists excavate ancient workshop with unfinished sculptures on Greek island

Archaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop on Paros, Greece, revealing unfinished sculptures and intriguing artifacts from the Classical period.