Europe Travel - Page 5

April 16, 2026

Travelers may be slapped with 'ridiculous' new fees as popular city seeks millions per year

Galway City in Ireland is considering a nightly tourist tax that could raise $2.1 million a year, drawing both support and sharp criticism from local leaders.

April 16, 2026

American travelers warned about popular low-cost beach destination as global tensions rise

U.S. officials have issued a travel advisory for Tirana, Albania, urging American tourists to exercise increased vigilance amid ongoing Iran-related tensions.

April 15, 2026

2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck discovered with treasures still clustered where it sank

Archaeologists discovered well-preserved ancient Roman cargo, including ceramics, amphorae and rare wheels at a shipwreck site in Switzerland's Lake Neuchâtel.

April 14, 2026

Airline sparks anger as it demands extra fees from already booked passengers as oil prices spike

Spanish budget airline Volotea reportedly charges flight passengers an extra fuel fee after tickets are purchased, provoking anger amid broader pricing fears.

April 14, 2026

Popular vacation hot spots slap limits on tourist rentals, driving and more to protect 'stunning' spaces

Officials consider hard limits on visitor numbers to Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca as overtourism strains local communities. Residents have been fuming about overcrowding.

April 11, 2026

Ancient 'seated' skeletons unearthed beneath modern school site, puzzling archaeologists

Archaeologists uncovered ancient skeletons buried in a rare "seated" position beneath a French school site, with graves dating back to the Gallic period.

April 10, 2026

Cold War bunker 'waiting for Armageddon' found beneath medieval castle in 'perfect location'

Experts uncovered a lost Cold War nuclear bunker on the grounds of Scarborough Castle, a medieval fortress in North Yorkshire, England. The hideout had been presumed lost.

April 7, 2026

STEVE FORBES: Europe’s attacks on US tech firms must stop. We have just the way to do it

Europe's digital trade policies unfairly target American tech giants like Apple, Google and Meta, and a Section 301 investigation is long overdue.

April 6, 2026

Construction crew unearths surprising 300-year-old cannon while digging in historic city

In only the third such discovery in 30 years, according to archaeologists, construction workers in Kingston upon Hull unearthed a rare 300-year-old cast-iron cannon.

April 4, 2026

Travel experts warn against one tipping habit while visiting popular vacation spots

American tipping habits can backfire in Europe, where leaving loose change may be seen as rude. Travel experts share how to tip without offending.