European Headlines for Travelers
Miss a day of headlines? Check this page for a quick peek at the past week.
Monday, May 5
- France reopens British WWI cave camp (BBC)
- Jellyfish invade southern Italy coast (ANSA)
- Medieval mosaic pavement revealed in Westminster Abbey (The Guardian)
- Museum dedicated to friets (French fries) opens in Bruges (The Guardian)
- Packing food in your suitcase can land you in hot water (The Seattle Times)
- Budget Travels series on "Affordable Europe" with tips and tricks to beat the high cost of Europe (Newsweek)
Tuesday, May 6
- EU sues Italy over rubbish crisis in Naples (IHT)
- Irish Viking trade center discovered (BBC)
- Etruscan tombs found north of Rome (ANSA)
- Aer Lingus raises check-in prices because of fuel costs (The Guardian)
- EU drops limits on hand luggage (BBC)
- Check on airlines' extra fees before buying ticket (The Seattle Times)
Wednesday, May 7
- Expect flight delays during summer travel months (The Seattle Times)
- Padre Pio shrine a bigger attraction than Lourdes (ANSA)
- Acropolis Museum in Athens will open later this year; efforts underway to obtain "missing pieces" from British Museum (BBC)
- Small Greek islands overwhelmed by refugees (IHT)
Thursday, May 8
- Slovakia gets the go-ahead to adopt the euro (IHT)
- Barcelona's Palau de la Música celebrates centennial (The Guardian)
- London mayor bans alcohol on public transport (IHT)
- Discounts in Florence (Newsweek)
- TSA answers questions about thefts from luggage (Newsweek)
- EU survey finds widespread deception on airline and travel websites (IHT)
Friday, May 9
- EU issues airline website threat (BBC)
- Venice pigeon feeders turn to potato chips and bread sticks (IHT)
- Cost of flying keeps soaring (The Seattle Times)
- Delta closing 9 airport VIP lounges; Seattle's already gone (The Seattle Times)