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War in Ukraine: tourism specialists relate their experiences | DW Travel | DW

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, tourism activities ended abruptly and remain suspended indefinitely. Here are five stories from people working in tourism — with their hopes, fears and wishes.

France′s runoff between Macron and Le Pen is a stark choice | Europe | News and current affairs from around the continent | DW

Emmanuel Macron won the first round in France's presidential election against his right-wing populist challenger, Marine Le Pen, with more of a margin than expected. The second round is in two weeks.

COVID travel restrictions: United Kingdom | DW Travel | DW

The COVID pandemic has led to travel restrictions in Europe. Here's how Great Britain is responding to the current situation.

Travel ideas for 2022 | All media content | DW

Although its another year in which travel will be subject to restrictions, there's no harm in making, or dreaming about, vacation plans. Here's where the DW travel editorial team would like go.

Commission blames Austrian government for poor handling of Ischgl coronavirus outbreak | News | DW

One of Europe's first coronavirus outbreaks was witnessed at a ski resort in the region of Tyrol. An independent investigation has blamed a slow reaction and poor communication from officials for worsening the crisis.

Long-distance travel under COVID restrictions | DW Travel | DW

With the main travel season in Europe over, those who feel drawn to the sun must journey farther. But the ongoing coronavirus pandemic complicates the situation for both tourists and providers.

Coronavirus digest: US lowers travel advisory for India | News | DW

Coronavirus digest: US lowers travel advisory for India The number of fresh cases in India has fallen to a four-month low. Elsewhere, a new study shows over 1 million children have lost a caregiver due to COVID. DW has the latest. US asks citizens to travel if they must, since cases remain active in some local hotspots The US State Department has lowered its COVID-related travel advisory for India and Pakistan to "Level 3 — Reconsider Travel" from "Level 4 — Do Not Travel." The advisories had previously asked US residents not to travel to either country. Restrictions imposed in May, which bar the entry of nearly all non-US citizens who have been in India within the last 14, remain in place.

COVID: Global tourism losses ′could top $4 trillion′ | News | DW

Taj Mahal reopens: ′New 7 World Wonders′ and the pandemic | Culture| Arts, music and lifestyle reporting from Germany | DW

Coronavirus digest: Australia's Melbourne to emerge from strict lockdown | News | DW

Can a patent waiver speed up the global COVID vaccination drive? Eight Asia-Pacific cities, led by Auckland, New Zealand, have made it to the top 10 of the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual ranking of the world’s most liveable cities, helped in no small part by more effective pandemic responses in the region.  However, European cities saw a marked fall down the ranks, primarily because of prolonged lockdowns and significant pressure on healthcare infrastructure. "Cities across the world are now much less liveable than they were before the pandemic began, and we’ve seen that regions such as Europe have been hit particularly hard," the EIU said in a statement.