Experience life at sea on the Adriatic with a cruise from Dubrovnik to Split

Experience life at sea on the Adriatic with a cruise from Dubrovnik to Split

HEARING someone shout: “Shame!” while I’m walking along the street is not something I’m used to experiencing. But in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik this is thankfully not an insult, it’s just fellow set-jetters getting into the spirit of one of Game Of Thrones’ most famous scenes – The Walk of Shame. 8 The stunning … Read more

How Brexit helped Britain lose the Chagos Islands – POLITICO

How Brexit helped Britain lose the Chagos Islands – POLITICO

Finally, following years of negotiations, the Labour administration announced on Oct. 3 that — after more than half a century — it would give up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, albeit with carve-outs to protect the U.K./U.S. airbase on Diego Garcia. Looking back, Sands sees Britain’s EU departure as a major contributor. “Brexit … Read more

Balkan plot to dig up Yugoslav leader Tito’s remains hits a wall  – POLITICO

Balkan plot to dig up Yugoslav leader Tito’s remains hits a wall  – POLITICO

The proposal to rehouse Tito has caused rifts within Serbia’s ruling coalition, which although led by the center-right Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) also includes the Socialist Party of Serbia and the Movement of Socialists, as well as the ultranationalist Serbian Oathkeepers. Outside the government, prominent intellectuals in Serbia have balked at the idea of disinterring … Read more

Ursula von der Leyen unveils her new European commissioners – POLITICO

Ursula von der Leyen unveils her new European commissioners – POLITICO

After a ‘will she, won’t she’ few days, Ursula von der Leyen is on Tuesday set to unveil her top team at the European Commission. But who will get which portfolio? Stay with POLITICO for updates on the big announcement and for instant analysis of what it all means. Read original article here Denial of … Read more

I’ve visited all 44 countries in Europe – here are the five best and five worst places on the Continent to visit

I’ve visited all 44 countries in Europe – here are the five best and five worst places on the Continent to visit

Fancy a trip to Europe but bewildered by the choice on offer? Then heed the advice of 22-year-old German Luca Pferdmenges, a professional juggler, social media star and a world traveller since the age of 15. He can save you days, possibly weeks, of Googling – because he’s been to every nation on the Continent … Read more

Croatia’s largest island has hilltop towns, sandy beaches and it’s own airport with direct UK flights from £15

Croatia’s largest island has hilltop towns, sandy beaches and it’s own airport with direct UK flights from £15

CROATIA’S largest island is often overlooked as a holiday destination in favour of ones like Hvar, despite being just as beautiful. Located in the northern Adriatic Sea, Krk is Croatia’s largest island, which means it has everything Brits need for a last-minute summer break. 4 krk is the largest island in CroatiaCredit: Alamy 4 There … Read more

Little-known European village similar to Tuscany that few have heard of | Europe | Travel

Little-known European village similar to Tuscany that few have heard of | Europe | Travel

Konavle Cavtat in Croatia is home to one of Europe’s best beaches and makes an incredible place for a holiday.  Pasjaca beach is nested at the foot of a cliff’s foot and is a one of a kind beach which can be found in the area. The area has been named as one of the … Read more

The 24 names we know so far – POLITICO

The 24 names we know so far – POLITICO

The deadline for putting forward names for the next European Commission is the end of August. With that date approaching fast, and now that Ursula von der Leyen is back from her summer holiday in Germany, here are the nominees so far (remember that all of them, except for von der Leyen herself, need to … Read more

Southern Europe is sick of tourists – POLITICO

Southern Europe is sick of tourists – POLITICO

In Venice, authorities introduced a symbolic €5 entry fee to limit the number of tourists. The measure, however, backfired, instead fomenting further protest from locals who claimed the city has been transformed into a theme park. Cities have been fighting over-tourism with fines, fees and bans — to varying degrees of success. | Jamie Reina/Getty Images … Read more

Croatian popstar calls Serbia leader Vučić a ‘dictator’ after border ordeal – POLITICO

Croatian popstar calls Serbia leader Vučić a ‘dictator’ after border ordeal – POLITICO

“I will never go to Serbia again as long as the dictator is in power,” Severina said on Monday. “I asked the law enforcement authorities why they did not arrest German Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently when he came to visit them, since Germany voted in the United Nations for the resolution on Srebrenica,” the singer … Read more