Tourism
From April 10, 2026, the automated entry/exit system EES (Entry/Exit System) will be fully operational in the Schengen area, abolishing stamps in passports. Citizens of non-EU countries will now be asked for biometric data: face (photo) and fingerprints when crossing the border.
Moldovan Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilice has confirmed the development of a large-scale tax reform that could lead to the adoption of a new Tax Code next year.
The Middle East military conflict has caused tourism spending worldwide to drop by at least $600 million daily, according to Logos Press.
The Grand Prix stages of the world’s leading Formula 1 circuit racing in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been canceled due to the ongoing military conflict in the Persian Gulf, according to Logos Press.
Urban mobility and “green agenda” are among the priorities of Ungheni local authorities to improve the quality of life of citizens.
In the last few years, Moldova has suddenly become a new popular destination for medical tourism, attracting patients from all over Europe and other countries.
Military conflict in the Middle East has led to a significant drop in tourist confidence in the UAE, Qatar, Oman and other countries in the region, which could help boost tourist traffic to the Northern Mediterranean, Logos Press reported.
The Canary Islands (Spain) recorded a historic high in tourist traffic, with a 4.9% increase over last year’s figures at the beginning of 2026, according to Logos Press.
The state will be able to cover up to 80% of project costs for non-profit organizations operating in the tourism sector. Grants will be provided within the limits of allocations, annually allocated for these purposes in the state budget. Among the priorities are the development of tourist products and innovative services, image building and promotion of destinations, annually established by the National Tourist Bureau.
The international consortium “Hickory Global Partners” has published ratings of the 10 most expensive and 10 most popular cities for business travel. London (UK) tops both rankings, according to Logos Press.
Booking.com, one of the largest online accommodation booking services, has announced the winners of its 14th annual Traveller Review Awards. The awards are based on 370 million traveler reviews and reflect the level of service and hospitality of partners around the world, according to Logos Press.
A flight from Dubai to Chisinau on March 5 brought 82 Moldovan tourists to Chisinau, Logos Press reported citing a report by the Foreign Ministry.
Virgin Galactic is preparing to re-activate the direction of space tourism and occupy the vacated niche in the market of suborbital flights. This was announced by the founder of the company, British entrepreneur Richard Branson during a speech at a space conference in London.
Foreign tourists staying in Qatar during the Middle East airspace closure can extend their hotel stays for free.
Eugenia Gutsu was on vacation in Dubai, UAE, at the time of the airspace closure due to rising tensions in the Middle East.
In the Netherlands, a private collection of seventeenth-century graphics is entering the public space and could become a notable event for both the museum environment and the Old Masters market.
Almost a century and a half after the foundation stone was laid, the exterior of the tallest church on the planet has finally been completed. This is the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, a grandiose basilica that has long been a symbol of the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, according to Logos Press.
A coffee shop on a steep cliff in China’s Fujian province caught the attention of social media users during the Chinese New Year vacation, Logos Press reported.
The European wine industry is entering a phase of structural adjustment due to decreasing consumption on the one hand and increasing global competition on the other, reports Logos Press.
The closing ceremony of the XXV Winter Olympic Games, which lasted 17 days, was held in the ancient amphitheater in Verona, Italy, Logos Press reported.
