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Category: Sport & Tourism
Greece’s tourism sector is entering the new summer season amid strong demand for vacations and continued growth in accommodation prices. According to data from the analytics firm AirDNA, demand for short-term rentals in the country has risen by 9.3% compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the average rental price during the high season reached €174 per night, compared to €113 during the low season—a 55% increase, reports the Greek Reporter.
Thailand’s capital is shifting its tourism strategy. Instead of competing for mass tourism, Bangkok’s hotel market is focusing on affluent guests, premium service, and international luxury brands.
The National LEADER Network for Rural Development of the Republic of Moldova (RNDRL) announces the launch of a new phase of the national “Ecotourism Compass” program. The initiative is aimed at training small entrepreneurs in rural areas who seek to develop sustainable, innovative tourism services linked to the natural environment, culture, and traditions of local communities.
The Iran-linked group Handala claims to have gained access to data from FBI drones. The group’s statement was reported by SITE, an American organization that monitors the activity of Islamist sources. Handala representatives stated that for several months they had access to “all images and data on all suspects” recorded by the FBI’s FPV drones. The agency uses such drones near World Cup stadiums to prevent unauthorized aircraft from entering the airspace.
Real Madrid has once again appointed José Mourinho as the team’s head coach. The Portuguese coach is returning to the club more than ten years after his first stint in Madrid.
Under a bill passed by the Moldovan Parliament in its second reading, professional sports clubs in the Republic of Moldova will be able to operate as limited liability companies (LLCs) or joint-stock companies.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup—the largest in the tournament’s history—officially kicked off on June 11 in Mexico City. The colorful and vibrant ceremony took place at the legendary Azteca Stadium, which became the first stadium in the world to host the opening matches of three World Cups. Mexico previously hosted the World Cup in 1970 and 1986.
The international network Radical Storage has released a ranking of the world’s most disappointing tourist attractions. The top three spots went to Alton Towers amusement park in the UK, the Georgia Aquarium in the US, and the Horseshoe Casino in the US state of Louisiana.
The U.S. and Iran are effectively at war and are exchanging military strikes. Despite this, Iran has been allowed to participate in the World Cup, which is being held mostly in the U.S.
Even without hosting the tournament, Portugal stands to gain nearly one billion euros in economic benefits from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a study by the Portuguese Institute of Marketing (IPAM), the tournament’s total contribution to the country’s economy is estimated to range from €378 million to €945 million—and will depend directly on the national team’s performance.
With less than 24 hours to go before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, analysts continue to release their predictions for the tournament’s outcome. According to Opta’s supercomputer, the national teams of Spain and France have the best chances of reaching the final.
The chaotic rollout of the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) risks being prolonged: Frontex acknowledges that it could take up to two years for the system to fully stabilize. In the meantime, passengers at the Schengen area’s external borders continue to face long lines, varying procedures, and glitches in the collection of biometric data.
International tourist arrivals in Spain rose by 5.2% in April, reaching 9.1 million, bolstering the sector’s recovery at the start of the high season.
In soccer, it’s the players who win, not the money. This has been proven time and again on the soccer field, when teams that were, on paper, weaker and had “cheaper” players have defeated star-studded opponents.
Eugen Tomac, who was appointed by President Nicușor Dan to form Romania’s new government, stated that one of his plans is for Romania to organize joint Olympic Games with the Republic of Moldova.
Argentine Lionel Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, tops numerous rankings and lists. His achievements go beyond just goals, assists, and titles.
The Ministry of Education and Research has proposed changes to sports financial regulations that would exclude athletes and coaches from non-Olympic disciplines from bonuses from public money.
The right wing forward of the Spanish national team and Barcelona, Lamine Yamal, along with the center forward of Norway and Manchester City Erling Holann topped the ranking of the most expensive players of the World Cup-2026.
Members of the Madrid club took part in a competitive presidential election for the first time in 20 years. The victory was won by the club’s current head Florentino Perez, who retained his post until 2030, defeating businessman Enrique Riquelme.
Alexander Zverev of Germany won the men’s final of the French Open Roland Garros and won a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in his career.
