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Backpacking the Balkans, Part II
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In the first installment of this travelogue, my partner Cadie and I had just completed the arduous hike through the Accursed Mountains in northern Albania, arriving in the beautiful village of Theth. The day after our...

Government meets with social partners in a meeting led by Montenegro
The official agenda for the meeting indicates that there will be interventions from business confederations and trade unions, as well as discussions on “other matters,” without specifying any specific topic, in addition to presenting institutional...

Ryanair slashes £20 off flights to two holiday destinations - but you need to be quick
If you're hunting for a bargain last-minute summer getaway, Ryanair may have just the ticket with their latest slash in fares. The low-cost carrier has unveiled a new flash sale offering discounted fares to two European hotspots. In a time-limited...

Ryanair 48-hour deal for travel to 2 European hotspots - including Spanish beach city
If you're seeking an affordable last-minute escape this summer, Ryanair might just have the perfect option. The budget airline has now slashed ticket prices to two European destinations in a new flash sale. This deal, available for just 48 hours,...

PM Orbán: EU itself is only obstacle to Montenegro's accession to bloc
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Montenegro is "a key country" for Hungary, adding that the European Union itself was "the only obstacle" to the country's accession to the bloc. Hungary continues to support Montenegro's EU bid, PM Orbán said after...

Montenegro and wife fumbled with protocol in Spain (and there’s video)
The Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, traveled to Spain for the UN’s 4th International Conference on Financing for Development and attended a dinner hosted by the Spanish royal family Sunday night. However, an incident involving him and his wife,...

Radisson Hotel Group Unveils Secluded Coastal Gem with the Opening of Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova in Montenegro
Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova, a premium beachfront retreat nestled on an isolated peninsula along the Adriatic coast in Dobra Voda, Montenegro. Surrounded by lush green hills and crystal-clear...

Radisson Hotel Group Opens Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova in Montenegro
July 1, 2025 Radisson Hotel Group has announced in a press release the opening of Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova, a beachfront retreat nestled on an isolated peninsula along the Adriatic coast in Dobra Voda, Montenegro. “Radisson Resort Ruža...

The Travel Corporation brands to offer 16 new itineraries in 2026
The Travel Corporation (TTC)’s Trafalgar and its sister brands Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold announced the launch of 16 new itineraries for travel in 2026 today, 1st July. The announcement marks the largest introduction of new trips by the...

Radisson introduces new beachfront resort in Montenegro
Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova, a new beachfront property situated on a secluded peninsula along the Adriatic coast in Dobra Voda, Montenegro. The property offers 170 rooms and suites, with many featuring private...
'I couldn't step outside': Irish tourists swelter as 'heat dome' blankets southern Europe
High temperatures are forecast for Tuesday. UK Met Office UK Met Office EXTREME HEAT ACROSS southern European countries will continue today, with red alerts issued for cities across the region due to dangerously high temperatures. A ‘heat dome’ –...

Parents issued '24 hour’ warning to avoid summer holiday headache
With the school summer holidays on the horizon, parents are racing to geet everything ready for their family vacation in the sun. However, parents have been warned that they have just hours left to apply for essential healthcare, with 1.53 million...

Where Venice once ruled: The roving Venetians left handsome imprints across the Greek world, from its religion to its rambling villas
From the Ionian Sea past the furthest reaches of the Mediterranean to the Istrian peninsula, from the Albanian coast to the shores of modern Montenegro, from Crete to Cephalonia stretched the empire of the Venetian Republic in its heyday more than...

Western Balkans Leaders’ meeting in Skopje reaffirms commitment for swift delivery of the Growth Plan
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and the leaders of the six Western Balkans partners (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro,...

Travel spotlight: The natural wonders of Slovenia
Slovenia has been on my radar since high school, when I first saw an iconic photo of the island church on Lake Bled. I'd already had the chance to visit Switzerland at that point, and from what I could tell, Slovenia featured all the things I'd...

Tanzania welcomes global travel leaders for World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
Tanzania is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 on 28 June. Travel and tourism leaders from across the region are gathering in the capital Dar es Salaam to discover who...

Today in news: Salgado gave 29 million to Sócrates; Crisis in Douro
Portuguese newspapers remain focused today, on the eve of the Marques Operation trial, on the details surrounding the case, the most media-covered of the century in the country. The Correio da Manhã reports that Salgado allegedly gave 29 million...

Surfin’ USA? Not this year: 10 European alternatives to classic American holiday destinations
Swap surfing in California for Santa Cruz in Portugal Sprawled on a towel, observing silhouetted surfers chasing the ocean-plunging carmine sun, I don’t need to squint to imagine I’m in the Golden State. But my sandy toes and salty hair are...

Eligible Brits urged to act fast to secure 48-hour Ryanair deals for last-minute trips
If you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly, last-minute summer getaway, Ryanair could have just the ticket. The low-cost carrier has recently reduced fares to two European destinations as part of a flash sale. The offer, valid for a mere 48...

Montenegro? “If there is reason, we open an inquiry. Rules are the same.”
The Attorney General of the Republic (PGR), Amadeu Guerra, stated that he is not a “friend” of the Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, although he expressed “admiration” for him. Guerra assured that “if there is a basis,” an inquiry will be opened in...