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Hunting, pollution and tourism in EU threatening some seal species into extinction
The Journal
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August 15, 2025
FROM THE STORMY North Sea in Belgium, to the sun-warmed sea caves of the Greek islands, Europe’s seals are facing a growing crisis. Once driven to near extinction, species such as the grey seal, harbour seal and Mediterranean monk seal are meant...
How Europe's Wildfires Threaten Tourism in Popular Destinations
Newswise
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August 14, 2025
Newswise — As wildfires rage across Spain, Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, and Albania, forcing evacuations, threatening homes, and blanketing tourist hotspots in smoke, the damage extends beyond the immediate crisis. For countries where tourism is a...
Wildfires rage across holiday hotspots as Greece, Spain and Portugal rush to stop blazes
Cork Beo
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August 14, 2025
Fire crews in Greece, Spain, and Portugal are rushing to contain wildfires. On Thursday, they took advantage of calmer winds that slowed the blazes' advance. Much of southern Europe, however, remains at high risk under hot, dry weather conditions....
'High risk' Spain travel warning issued by UK Foreign Office
Liverpool Echo
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August 14, 2025
The UK Foreign Office has issued new advice for people travelling to Spain. Fire crews in Greece, Spain and Portugal are racing to contain wildfires, taking advantage of calmer winds that slowed the blazes’ advance. Much of southern Europe,...
Southern Europe bakes and burns, turning holiday hotspots into infernos
The Guardian
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August 14, 2025
Somehow, the heat hits harder when you’re on holiday. Tourists who hoped to idle on Croatian beaches this week will have instead singed their feet on scorching sand. Families on a break in Madrid will have choked on smoke from a deadly wildfire...
'Emergency alert' travel update for people going to Greece
Liverpool Echo
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August 14, 2025
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Greece and urged people to be aware of emergency alerts in the country. Greece is visited by millions of families every year. The country is currently battling wildfires, with other countries...
Popular town 'on the brink' as hundreds of cruise ships bring tourists flooding in
The Mirror
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August 14, 2025
A coastal town in Montenegro has been battling to manage its massive influx of tourism, creating overwhelming crowds and sparking fears about environmental damage. The stunning town of Kotor sits on the Adriatic coast and boasts UNESCO World...
The 52nd Plum Fair opened in Gradacac
Sarajevo Times
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August 27, 2025
In the presence of numerous guests and officials from the region and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the 52nd International Fair of Agriculture and Food Industry – Plum Fair was officially opened in Gradačac today. More than 150 exhibitors from Germany,...
Will travel insurance cover wildfires in Europe? Here's what Brits need to check
Yahoo News - United Kingdom
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An intense heatwave continues to grip parts of southern Europe, fuelling dozens of wildfires and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. Across Europe, at least three people have died and red alerts have so far been issued for parts of Spain,...
Where in the world is still safe for Israelis to vacation?
All Israel News
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Travellers at Ben Gurion International Airport, May 13, 2025. (Photo: Nati Shohat/Flash90) It’s August, the month that most Israelis are preparing for their last summer fling vacation. However, this year is different from all others, because it...
We’re Using Olivia Ponton and XANDRA’s Trip to Mallorca As Our Personal Travel Guide
Sports Illustrated - New York
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August 13, 2025
At the end of July, we reported on SI Swimsuit models Olivia Ponton and XANDRA’s European summer escapades as the duo of content creators met up in France. Now, we’re giving you part two about their adventures in Mallorca, Spain! “We started in...
Air Force Helicopter Deployed to Help Fight Montenegro Wildfires
Hungary Today
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August 13, 2025
Hungary is providing assistance to Montenegro in fighting forest fires, sending a helicopter with a crew of seven to the country for firefighting operations, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó wrote on Facebook on Tuesday. Following a telephone...
world 'Cooked alive': Europe's wildfires hit tourism spots and forests
Asiaone
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August 13, 2025
MADRID/PODGORICA — Firefighters across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and the Balkans were battling wildfires on Tuesday (Aug 12), with another heatwave pushing temperatures above 40 deg C across parts of Europe. Global warming is giving the...
Hungary helps Montenegro – UPDATED: defence minister
Daily News Hungary
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August 13, 2025
Hungary is offering help to Montenegro to fight wildfires, with the air forces sending a firefighter helicopter with a crew of seven to the country, the foreign minister said on Tuesday. Péter Szijjártó said on Facebook after a phone call with the...
Bosnian resorts pivot to summer tourism as climate changes
Hurriyet Daily News
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SARAJEVO A short drive from the Mediterranean coast, mid-altitude mountain resorts near Sarajevo — traditionally dependent on snow sports — are slowly but steadily pivoting to attract summertime tourists. Despite Bosnia’s notoriously poor...
Europe's wildfires hit tourism spots, forests
The Jakarta Post
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irefighters across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and the Balkans were battling wildfires on Tuesday, with another heatwave pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius across parts of Europe. Global warming is giving the Mediterranean region...
Montenegro Seeks Long-Term Investment From Egypt In Tourism, Infrastructure
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 6. The Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Milun Zogović, met with representatives of investors from the Arab Republic of Egypt, with the presence...
Europe’s Wildfires Scorch Tourist Areas And Forests Amid Heatwave
StratNews Global
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August 12, 2025
Home Europe Europe’s Wildfires Scorch Tourist Areas And Forests Amid Heatwave Global warming is giving the Mediterranean region hotter, drier summers, scientists say, with wildfires surging each year and sometimes whipping up into "whirls". On...
The best holidays to book for September 2025, from mountainous Montenegro to Sardinian beach breaks
The Independent
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August 12, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
What Britons look forward to most on a European holiday has been shared - from supermarkets to beer
GB News
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August 12, 2025
Europe is undoubtedly a popular choice for British travellers heading on a summer holiday, and the continent has everything from gorgeous beaches to ancient cities. New research from TUI found what Britons most look forward to about visiting the...