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Spain is undergoing a dramatic transformation in its tourism strategy as international visitor numbers approach 100 million annually, with Barcelona at the center of the debate over how to manage the industry sustainably. In a major policy shift, Spain’s Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu — a former mayor of Barcelona — announced that the country is…
One-fifth of high street shops in the Netherlands have shut their doors as online sales continue to reshape the retail landscape, according to a comprehensive report by Dutch bank ING. The findings paint a challenging picture for brick-and-mortar retailers, particularly in the fashion and electronics sectors. Electronic shops have been the hardest hit, with 42%…
Amsterdam football club Ajax is on the hunt for a new main sponsor after telecoms giant Ziggo announced it will end its partnership with the club after 12.5 years. The deal between Ajax and Ziggo is set to conclude in July 2027, with the telecoms company stating it wanted to give the club ample time…
Spain is gearing up for its first major heatwave of 2026, with meteorologists forecasting temperatures as high as 45°C across large parts of the country. The scorching conditions, expected to grip the Iberian Peninsula in late June, has authorities issuing urgent health advisories and residents scrambling to adapt their daily routines — and their wardrobes….
Swiss hospitality brand Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is opening its first coastal property in Croatia. The Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Kvarner Bay is scheduled to open near Novi Vinodolski in July 2026, bringing world-class luxury to the stunning Kvarner Bay coastline. The premium brand, part of the global Accor group, has been expanding across Europe…
As summer heats up across Cyprus, lifeguard shortages continue to affect the islands beaches, with the most acute staffing gaps reported in Limassol and Paphos. The interior ministry confirmed the ongoing crisis on Friday, raising serious safety concerns for beachgoers heading into the peak summer season. Andreas Karvounis, an officer with the ministrys beach safety…
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has launched a June initiative inviting agri-food and agri-tech stakeholders to join the European NEXTCHAIN matchmaking platform, creating new opportunities for innovation and cross-border collaboration across the island and beyond. As the coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus and a member of the Digital Innovation Hub Cyprus,…