With some exceptions, as in the case of Spain, which will only allow tourists to enter from July 1, almost all the main tourist destinations of the European Union are again available to travelers due to the opening of the community's internal borders.
The European Commission has recommended that EU States lift border controls and restore free movement in the Schengen area from mid-June.
France has lifted restrictions on Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg, saying it is ready to open borders with other neighbors on the basis of reciprocity.
All Schengen borders are now open with Germany, with the exception of Norway and Spain.
Greece has allowed tourists from 29 European countries to enter. Portugal also accepts international travelers, but only through the country's air gates, as its border with Spain is still closed.
Austria has lifted entry restrictions for 31 European countries, but temporarily retains them for Sweden, Portugal, Spain and the UK.
Italy has been open to all 26 countries of the Schengen area since the beginning of June.
Amsterdam authorities have announced a series of measures aimed at curbing excessive tourism and preserving the city's livability for both residents and visitors
Marine biologists have discovered over 100 species of marine creatures new to science in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of New Zealand. According to the Ocean Census project, a team from the National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) of New Zealand collected about 1,800 samples of living organisms at depths of up to 4,800 meters during an expedition to the Bounty Trough off the east coast of the South Island
A meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko was held today to discuss the organization of the fourth "Travel!" forum, which will take place from June 12 to 16, 2024 at VDNKh
The Ministry of Economic Development's press service has announced the results of the BRICS tourism contact group meeting. It was attended by both the permanent member countries of the association and the newcomers - Egypt, the UAE, and Ethiopia
The Gzhel Porcelain Factory has emerged victorious in the "Golden Ring Tourist Souvenir" interregional competition, according to the press service of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Moscow Region
