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Explore seven top monsoon escapes near Guwahati across Assam and Meghalaya, including Pobitora, Shillong, Cherrapunji, and Mawlynnong. Check travel tips.

European nations initiate urgent strategic coordination following joint US-Saudi strikes in Iraq, facing aviation rerouting, rising jet fuel costs, and energy risks.

Discover the top 5 European film festivals in late 2026—including Venice, San Sebastián, Zurich, Ghent, and Tallinn—that turn historic cities into global cultural travel hubs.

Malta is launching the new Spiral Festival 2026 from July 31 to August 2, featuring global DJs Fatboy Slim and Nina Kraviz across Gianpula Village and Café Del Mar Malta.

Hungary is restoring passenger rail service on the Dombóvár–Komló line (Line 47) on August 1, 2026, delivering 42-minute train journeys, Mecsek InterCity links, and the 1,490 HUF Mecsek Day Ticket.

Nesma Airlines has launched its largest-ever Umrah season operation, expanding seat capacity between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, adding new aircraft, and integrating with the Egyptian Electronic Umrah Portal.

Marriott Bonvoy introduces its summer 2026 luxury portfolio across the Caribbean and Mexico, featuring new openings in Cap Cana and South Caicos alongside curated wellness and culinary packages.

Timor-Leste approves a major CPLP tourism agreement with Portugal, Angola, and Mozambique to develop Atauro Island marine eco-tourism and cultural travel.

Albania welcomed 1.34 million foreign visitors in June 2026 (+1.3% YoY), with European markets generating 93% of entries led by Southern Europe (Spain) and Central/Eastern Europe (Bulgaria).

Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched ballistic missiles at US-linked facilities in Jordan, including Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and CENTCOM headquarters, escalating regional conflict and disrupting transit corridors.

Bulgaria attracted 1.42 million foreign visitors in June 2026, with European Union markets accounting for 57% of arrivals, led by Romania, Germany, and non-EU partner Turkey.

Official Geostat border data shows Georgia welcomed 5.79 million unique international visitors across 7.8 million arrivals, led by Tbilisi (36.2%) and Adjara (25.7%).