French rights group files complaint against Airbnb, Booking.com for settlement listings

PARIS, France — A French human rights group on Thursday filed a legal complaint against Airbnb and Booking.com, accusing them of promoting “occupation tourism” by listing accommodation in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. In the case submitted...

French police arrest 4 in alleged plot targeting exiled Russian activist Vladimir Osechkin

PARIS (AP) — Police in France detained four people suspected in a plot targeting exiled Russian rights activist Vladimir Osechkin,… PARIS (AP) — Police in France detained four people suspected in a plot targeting exiled Russian rights activist...

France DROPS border 'interrogation' for UK visitors to avoid four-hour delays

By ADAM POGRUND, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 03:31 EDT, 17 October 2025 | Updated: 03:39 EDT, 17 October 2025 France has dropped a series of controversial border interrogation questions for British visitors to avoid delays of up to four-hours. As...

French authorities pause EES questions for travellers in UK

Many of those subject to the new Entry/Exit System (EES) when travelling to France from the UK are set to skip the ‘travel questions’ stage on registration during the six-month launch period, amid fears of long delays. French authorities have...

French pharmacies attract American visitors

Some visitors to France find that medicine prices are less expensive than in their home country Sibuet Benjamin / Shutterstock American tourists are avoiding US pharmacy prices by purchasing medication in France, confirms a French pharmacy union....

France Charges Four Over Plot Against Russia Dissident

France has charged four people over a suspected plot against a Russian dissident, prosecutors said Friday, after a refugee who helped reveal abuses in Russian prisons said he was targeted. Vladimir Osechkin, a Russian living in France who leads...

Farm stays and heritage hotels: The experiences shaping European travel in 2026

Published on 16/10/2025 - 12:34 GMT+2 •Updated 12:39 Travellers in 2026 might be swapping chain hotels for converted prisons, rustic farmhouses and literary retreats, according to the annual report from the Expedia Group. The company’s Unpack ’26...

Revealed: Full list of new travel rules in place ahead of October half term holidays

By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 04:54 EDT, 17 October 2025 | Updated: 04:54 EDT, 17 October 2025 The October half-term holidays are fast approaching, meaning many of us will be desperately seeking some winter sun before the festive...

Full list of countries UK tourists must pay £17.50 to enter from 2026

From next year, UK holidaymakers will be required to pay £17.50 to gain entry into certain popular holiday destinations(Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images) From next year, UK holidaymakers will be required to pay £17.50 to gain entry into certain...

Cyprus tourism soars past 3.6 million visitors

UK remains top market — island sees surge in arrivals from Israel and Germany Tourist arrivals in Cyprus increased by 12 per cent in September 2025, reaching 570,635 visitors compared with 509,463 in the same month last year, according to a report...

Delete old social media now warning for thousands travelling to USA World Cup 2026

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico, and thousands of fans from the UK and Europe are expected to travel to the tournament. However, there are a number of potential issues to be aware of Neil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money...

Is Paris bringing down the Eiffel Tower? The claim fact-checked

Is France getting rid of the Eiffel Tower? Viral claims have emerged online that Paris will demolish its most iconic tourist attraction in 2026. The temporary closure of the French landmark earlier this month further fuelled the rumours. But how...

Uber vs Eurostar: The future of cross-channel travel

After maintaining a firm grip on all train travel through the Channel Tunnel for decades, Eurostar is set to face new competition as Uber has plans to operate cross-Channel railway services as early as 2029. The trailblazing ride-hailing company...

Imane Khelif: Paris 2024 boxing champion files a legal complaint for online harassment

Follow the latest news on the 2024 Paris Olympics Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France for online harassment after criticism and false claims about her gender during the Paris Olympics. Khelif won gold Friday...

INTERPOL border security operation yields record arrests, vital information on terrorist travel

LYON, France – 328 individuals subject to INTERPOL Notices and Diffusions, including 57 with suspected links to terrorism, have been identified following border checks at over 70 locations in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. A total of 20...

Unearthed Rolling Out French Sandwiches In Sainsbury’s And Tesco

Mediterranean deli brand unearthed has introduced two authentic French sandwiches to the chilled aisle: the Croque Monsieur and Croque Fromage. The ready-to-cook sandwiches, made in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, are a market first for...

French Prime Minister boosts survival chances by ditching pension reform

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told Parliament on Tuesday he would suspend pensions reforms until the 2027 presidential election, boosting his chances of staving off a no-confidence vote. Mr Lecornu gave an eagerly anticipated speech...

Mallory Gerard has joined as the Head of FCM M&E for France, Spain, and Switzerland

FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E) is thrilled to announce significant developments that underscore the business’s continued growth and leadership in the MICE sector. To bolster regional leadership, several key appointments have been made. Mallory...

‘It was as good aged 61 as it had been at 16’: readers’ favourite trips as older travellers

Winning tip: rediscovering Interrail 45 years on I went Interrailing at 16 – so decided to do it again at 61! My wife and I bought our passes for all of Europe (under £500 for one-month unlimited rail trips) and it was great to rediscover the...

UK tourists must pay £17.50 to enter certain holiday destinations from 2026

British tourists flying out to a string of European Union holiday destinations will be charged under a shake-up. British tourists flying out to a string of European Union holiday destinations will be charged under a shake-up. UK tourists must pay...