This Gorgeous Mediterranean Beach Town Is One Of Europe’s Sunniest Fall Destinations

Tucked away in Europe's southernmost country lie some of the sunniest beaches you'll find this fall along a vibrant stretch of golden shores. The Mirror's travel experts “across the pond” have revealed one of their favorite fall getaways, but...

German Cultural Week in Albania: A Celebration of Art, Music, and Tradition

From today, October 3rd, until October 8th, Tirana and other cities across Albania will transform into vibrant hubs of German culture through a variety of artistic, musical, and academic events organized as part of German Cultural Week. The...

Tirana Prosecution Dismantles a Criminal Group Smuggling Latin American Girls for Prostitution in Albania

Tirana Prosecution’s months-long proactive investigations led to the dismantling of a criminal group involved in human trafficking from Latin American and Central Asian countries, exploiting victims for prostitution through online escort...

WATCH: Meituan Drones Deliver Food To Tourists At Historic Badaling Section

The Great Wall of China, an ancient barrier constructed over centuries, is embracing 21st-century logistics as a viral video this week shot footage of a food delivery drone flying over the Badaling section and dropping a meal directly into a...

The holiday destinations our travel team predicts will be HUGE in 2026 – thanks to cheap hotels, flights and pints

IN a few months, 2025 will come to an end, but you may already be looking to book your holiday for next year & we're here to help with the most sought-after destinations of 2026. Sun Travel has put together 12 destinations that we believe will be...

Albania detains nine over coastal land fraud

TIRANA, Oct. 2 (TemA) — Albania’s special anti-corruption prosecutors said Thursday they detained nine people in a crackdown on alleged illegal transfers of beachfront land north of Durres. Prosecutors said the suspects forged documents to...

Albania creates state bus firm to modernize transport

TIRANA, Oct. 2 (TemA) — Albania approved a 100% state-owned bus company, MobAl sh.a., to provide road passenger transport nationwide, including routes to tourist areas, the government said. The company will sit under the Ministry of Infrastructure...

The top destinations Aussies are booking holidays for 2026 revealed

Our travel enthusiasm isn't slowing down anytime soon it seems with a new report revealing the top destinations Aussies are already planning to holiday in 2026. The 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Report has unveiled the key trends that are shaping our travel...

Early snow sweeps Balkans, disrupts travel

TIRANA, Oct. 2 (TemA) — Early-season snow and rain hit parts of Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia on Thursday, bringing the first snowfall of the year in higher elevations and prompting travel warnings. Albania canceled Adriatic ferry sailings...

Forget Italy, here’s where wealthy Australians are holidaying instead

For the first time in recent memory, affluent Australian travellers are prioritising Shinto shrines over Roman ruins, bamboo forests ahead of Venetian canals and matcha mochi instead of tiramisu. In other words, Japan has eclipsed Italy as the...

Albania shifts vehicle tax payments online

TIRANA, Sep 30 (TemA) — Albania moved annual vehicle tax payments to the e-Albania portal on Tuesday, Prime Minister Edi Rama said. The change replaces cash-desk payments at the Road Transport Directorate (DPSHTRR). Rama said the switch will save...

Air France-KLM Flying Blue October Promo Awards For Travel Through March 31, 2026

Air France-KLM Flying Blue has updated its latest promotional awards for October. These awards are valid for travel through March 31, 2026, and must be booked by the end of this month. The maximum discount is 25% off the required miles, although...

Albania, Difficult Place to Do Business

The U.S. Department of State has released its annual 2025 Investment Climate Statements for Albania, highlighting both the potential and the serious challenges the country faces in attracting foreign investment. According to the report, Albania...

49 West Nile Virus Fatalities Confirmed in Italy

(Vax-Before-Travel News)In Italy, where the West Nile virus (WNV) has become endemic, a total of 718 confirmed cases, including 49 related fatalities, have been reported in 2025. As of October 3, 2025, the most affected regions are Lazio (252...

Tourism leaders from the UK ready to gather in Mallorca for ABTA convention next week

Travel agents and tour operators from the UK and Germany are turning their attention to the growing challenge of overtourism in the Balearic Islands, amid rising public protests against overcrowding in popular destinations. Against this backdrop,...

Businessman 'threatened to give neighbour's details to Black Lives Matter during six-year stalking campaign' after he objected to his holiday home plans

By JAYA NARAIN, REPORTER Published: 09:30 EDT, 30 September 2025 | Updated: 10:07 EDT, 30 September 2025 A businessman has been handed a restraining order after he allegedly threatened to hand his neighbour's details over to Black Lives Matter...

ILT20 auction: Grocery store assistant-turned-fast bowler Junaid Siddique lands $170,000 deal

Junaid Siddique said he felt numb while sitting on his own in his apartment in Sharjah, as he watched a bidding war unfold which finished with him landing a deal worth $170,000. The 32-year-old fast-bowler was the biggest beneficiary of the...

Enlargement Must Come with Shared Values

German Unity Day reminds us of the peaceful reunification of our country 35 years ago – it is a celebration of freedom, democracy, and self-determination – even seemingly impenetrable borders can be overcome! And today, we also remember the...

Let's Go LEGO: Norwegian Launches 10 New Routes Out Of Billund Airport

European low-cost carrier, Norwegian Air Shuttle, is set to reopen a base in Billund, continental Denmark, with ten new European destinations. Already, Norwegian serves the airport with direct flights to four European destinations, which will now...

Foreign workers fill job gaps in Albania

TIRANA, Sept 29 (TemA) — Albania is hiring more foreign workers to cover jobs that locals do not take, especially in manufacturing, construction, tourism and hospitality. Employment expert Erion Muça said about 70% of open roles are simple or...