Hotels catering for families with autistic children: ‘Nobody looks or stares at you’

When Melanie* travelled abroad in July for a family holiday to Mallorca, Spain, with her six-year-old son Luke*, she found Dublin Airport stressful. Originally from Slovakia, Melanie, who works in finance, and her Irish-born husband have younger...

Up for some adventure in 2026? Find yours for every month of the year.

3 The first Saturday in January is optimistically termed “Sunshine Saturday” because, although the British weather is inevitably terrible, it’s the busiest day of the year for travel bookings. Cold, damp, and with the excitement of Christmas and...

From Treetop Walks to Silent Boats: Inside Bavaria’s Two National Parks

Lake Konigssee is home to the iconic red-domed St. Bartholomew's Church. Photo by Frank Heuer, Bayern Tourismus Bavaria, the largest state in Germany, is a land of contrasts. Stretching across the southeastern part of Germany, it is famous for the...

Future of Tatras Mountain Huts Unclear After Contract Rejection

The Slovak Mountaineering Association (SHS) James has rejected contract proposals prepared by the Slovak Tourist Club (KST) for the management of high-mountain cabins in the Tatras. The decision, made during an extraordinary assembly, deepens the...

I won't let war stop me visiting Ukraine - I've watched rockets fall above my head

British blogger Kieren Adam Owen, better known as JimmyTheGiant, has become a passionate defender of Ukraine since marrying Vlada after meeting her on a holiday in Thailand Blogger Kieren Owen married Ukranian Vlada "The first thing you notice...

November 2, 2025 UPDATE

A roundup of local and international news. November 2, 2025 UPDATE Newsroom, 02.11.2025, 19:23 Cathedral. Nearly 200,000 pilgrims have passed through the Altar of the new National Cathedral in Bucharest, the largest in the Orthodox world, over the...

2000 Turkeys reaches midway point; demand is great

Thanksgiving is less than four weeks away, and the 2000 Turkeys campaign is working to make sure every family in Washington County can enjoy a holiday meal with their loved ones. The campaign comes as families who rely on the Supplemental...

No need to demythologize Avraham. The Torah does it for us (Vayera)

For most of us, Sefer Bereishit (Genesis) is a trove of “Bible stories” which we absorb unquestioningly as young children – and which we remember as such with barely a second thought. We are by and large guilty of uncritical Torah reading – if we...

Orban's unexpected headache — Trump's offensive against Russian energy

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) takes part in the Gaza summit chaired by Egypt's President Al-Sisi alongside Vitctor Orban, prime minister of Hungary. (Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban,...

News digest: Shoplifters gone wild, heritage goes paywall

Hi, Slovakia watchers. Some celebrities think they can do anything — even tag their names beneath Mount Everest. It’s Thursday, 30 October, and you’re reading Today in Slovakia. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after...

UEFA Rank Fans of 50 National Teams Based on Behaviour - England 6th

Football supporters – especially those who travel all around the houses to watch their club/country perform in the flesh – are typically given a hard time. They have long been slammed for how they conduct themselves at matches; and poor behaviour...

Thousands of bicycles rode on Dubai's busiest highway as part of a fitness challenge

On Sunday, bicycles briefly took over Dubai's busiest highway as part of an annual ride marking the city-state's annual fitness challenge. Thousands of cyclists rode along the 12-lane Sheikh Zayed Road on a weekend morning, UNN writes with...

Taiwan’s Wages Are Lower Than Countries with Similar GDP per Capita

Taiwan’s GDP per capita is expected to exceed US$40,000 next year. Also, Taiwan’s GDP per capita and cost of living is now on par with Spain, Slovenia and Japan (left chart below). But how does Taiwan’s wages compare with them?—we explore in this...

Air 001 Expands Into Czech Market with Seaside Charter Routes

A new airline brand, Air 001, is preparing to enter the Czech market with charter flights to popular seaside destinations. The carrier was established this year by Polish travel agency Itaka in partnership with Bulgarian airline Electra Airways,...

How to watch Ireland v New Zealand for free: Live stream, TV details for Chicago clash

Watch Ireland v New Zealand as two giants of the game meet on a mild, potentially showery afternoon at Chicago’s Soldier Field.Read on to find out how to watch this epic Gallagher Cup encounter, a clash between the second and third best sides on...

Timing, Targeting, & Technology: Your New Collections Playbook

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TAT targets 8.45 million European visitors through airline deals and soft power strategy

Promoting soft power and cultural respect Beyond connectivity, TAT is leveraging soft power and niche marketing, highlighting Muay Thai, which has become increasingly popular in Poland and Eastern Europe. TAT is also collaborating with Thai...

Two Cities, Two Universities Partnering on Radio Transmission Event

The presidents of The University of Scranton and King's College will join the Mayors of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Nov. 15, celebrating Rev. Joseph Murgas — the local priest, artist, botanist and scientist who pioneered the initial...

President to Attend UNESCO's Highest Forum for First Time

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini will attend UNESCO's highest forum for the first time, the aim of which is to strengthen peace through education and culture. On Wednesday, he will travel to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where he will attend the 43rd...

'Woeful' Wallabies slammed by World Cup winner as England dominates

The Wallabies have fallen to a disappointing 25-7 defeat against England at Twickenham, opening the European leg of their extended end of season tour with a loss. Unable to repeat last year's stunning, last-gasp victory at the same venue,...