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The European country strengthening ties with Israel – and Israelis are already discovering it

As Finland cuts UNRWA funds and boosts Israel security ties, it emerges as a top destination - from the Northern Lights to lakes and saunas.

Finland.
The flight information board at Ben Gurion Airport.

57 days until elections: Israelis abroad are already filling flights to Israel

MYKONOS VIEWS: Clear waters, yachts.

Half of Israel is in Mykonos - and the Greek island has noticed

A Philippine Airlines plane stands parked on the tarmac at Manila's International airport on November 8, 2013; Illustrative.

'Baby killer': Fight breaks out in Manila airport over antisemitic insults - report


Licked it and put it back—in Singapore: French student’s costly mistake

The student faces charges for vandalism, public nuisance, and mischief, with formal counts brought so far on the latter two.

Orange juice

The simple question that can upgrade your hotel room

An expert shares several legitimate requests that can be presented at the reception desk in order to get a better room, among them: A corner room, a room on a high floor, or a room in a quiet area.

The way to a better room can be much simpler than you think

The 100 cities that are the most fun to walk in

What is more fun than walking in a new city you have just discovered? Especially for lovers of wandering, a ranking of the 100 best cities for walking has been published.

Tourists in Rome

Soldier opens fire on taxi in Tel Aviv after mistaking fare dispute for kidnapping attempt

The incident unfolded overnight on Rothschild Boulevard, where officers responding to reports of a shooting found a taxi with a shattered window and glass scattered nearby. No injuries were reported.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Israeli airlines to provide exit route for tourists fleeing war with Iran, Tourism Ministry says

The Tourism Ministry has opened new aviation channels for those wishing to leave the country via Israeli airlines. A dedicated emergency system has been launched for tourists in urgent cases.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026.

Canadian tourist accused of torturing Las Vegas Strip flamingo Peachy

Surveillance footage shows the tourist entering the enclosure around five in the morning, seizing Peachy by the neck and legs, wrapping the bird in a shirt, and taking it to a 14th floor hotel room,

Las Vegas.

Seven bodies recovered after Chinese tour bus falls through frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia

The ministry said rescuers had conducted an inspection of the scene using an underwater camera and that diving operations were planned.

Rescuers work at the scene after a tour bus carrying Chinese tourists plunged into the ice‑covered waters of Lake Baikal in the Irkutsk region, Russia, February 20, 2026.

Suspect arrested at airport ahead of departure after allegedly raping teen on Jewish Agency trip

The police launched an investigation after a 19-year-old tourist arrived at a hospital in Jerusalem and reported to police she had been sexually assaulted. 

Airplanes at the Ben Gurion International airport. February 11, 2026.

Rome to charge tourists to get close to Trevi Fountain in move aimed at reducing chaos

“Two euros isn’t very much, and it will lead to less chaotic tourist flows,” said Mayor Gualtieri

TOURISTS ACCESS the viewing area of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, after the city introduces a two-euro paid entry at several monuments and museums previously free, in Rome, Italy, February 2, 2026.

Tourism rebounds with 1.3 million visitors in 2025, led by US, France and UK

The leading countries of origin were the United States with 400,000 tourists, followed by France with 159,000 and the United Kingdom with 95,000.

 TRAVELERS COME and go at Ben-Gurion Airport last month