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French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry
The French move has few precedents elsewhere in Europe, but is more common in developing countries
January 14, 2026
TikTok drives ‘bizarre’ rush to Prague library’s book tower
‘The Idiom’, by Slovak artist Matej Kren, is a cylindrical tower of 8,000 books
January 10, 2026
German dog owners sit out New Year’s Eve chaos in airport hotels
Animal welfare organisation warns that noise, the smell of burning and flashing lights are ‘a nightmare’ for animals
December 31, 2025
When cuisine means more than food
Italian cuisine was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list earlier this month. Here's what the recognition entails and how Rome marked the moment.
December 28, 2025
Travelling through Shiyan, China, guided by Tai Chi
Fiona Vella travelled to Hubei Province to attend the opening ceremony of the 2025 International Wudang Tai Chi Culture Festival, among others. Here's part 1 of her feature.
December 28, 2025
Mountain lake is home of Bulgaria’s ‘king of caviars’
The Danube and the Black Sea are a natural habitat of the sturgeon, including beluga
December 20, 2025
Rome’s new Colosseum station reveals ancient treasures
The underground museum holds 350 objects – from ceramic jugs and lamps to bronze statuettes and a wooden sword
December 19, 2025
Best of times: Dutch Dickens festival brings Christmas cheer
For two days, the Dutch city of Deventer celebrates the famous British author and the characters of his books
December 17, 2025
Star UK chef redesigns menu for dieters on skinny jabs
Heston Blumenthal offering small plates of his star menu at The Fat Duck for ‘mindful’ eaters
December 7, 2025
‘Kajmak’: Bosnian cheese aims for EU heritage protection
The creamy cheese is aged in sheepskin sacks
November 30, 2025