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The pretty little Greek island with hardly any tourists but incredible beaches and walks

Greece is one of the most visited countries in the world, boasting plenty of sun-filled spots across the mainland and stunning islands. Among the most popular islands, visited by millions every year,...

The ancient church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place

The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place12 hours agoLaura GozziBBC News, in RomeEPAEvery time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure...

The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place

The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place8 hours agoLaura GozziBBC News, in RomeEPAEvery time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure...

Europe’s incredible £2.2bn train line that runs through ancient ruins

In one of Europe’s oldest cities, a marvel of modern engineering now rumbles beneath ancient streets. Thessaloniki’s much-anticipated £2.2 billion driverless metro line opened its doors in...

Tiny European city in country that 'doesn't exist' - like going back in time

A tiny city in Eastern Europe is a surreal relic of Soviet times with statues of Lenin, but is located within a "country" even Russia refuses to recognise. Transnistria is a separatist region that...

Beautiful little city in Italy overshadowed by famous neighbours with hardly any tourists

Tucked between Venice and Verona lies one beautiful little Italian city without the crowds of its popular neighbours, or the tourist tax. Less than an hour from Venice, it's an ideal retreat during a...

King praises humanitarian workers in Easter message

King praises humanitarian workers in Easter message33 minutes agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentEPAKing Charles has issued an Easter message trying to build bridges between different faiths and...

Queen Camilla says King's work 'keeps him going'

Queen Camilla says King's work 'keeps him going'35 minutes agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentPA MediaQueen Camilla says that King Charles "loves his work and it keeps him going" and that as his...

'I was with King Charles during a poignant visit in Italy - one thing moved me'

King Charles and Queen Camilla carried out a four-day state visit to Italy earlier this week, a trip that aimed to strengthen ties between the two nations. The couple, who flew to Rome on April 7,...

The pretty seaside city as beautiful as Santorini or Mykonos that actually wants tourists

Europe's best known islands get inundated with tourists over the summer months, with hotspots like Mykonos and Santorini among the most popular destinations. Some of the top places in Spain and...

I visited the beautiful city King Charles will visit - and it was surprisingly empty

King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit the beautiful Italian city Ravenna to mark 80 years since its liberation from Nazi occupation. Ravenna is about 75 miles south of Venice and can be...

Stunning Greek island with blue waters like Mykonos but without the crowds

While Greece is famous for its dazzling blue waters and whitewashed villages, some of its islands remain blissfully undiscovered. One such hidden gem is Astypalaia, a breathtaking destination in the...

Will King Charles's Italy tour still go ahead after hospital admission? Everything we know

King Charles's historic state visit to Italy next month will likely go ahead as planned despite the monarch's latest "brief" trip to the hospital today, it is understood. The King "required a short...

Buckingham Palace make major announcement about King Charles

King Charles and Queen Camilla's meeting with Pope Francis next month has been postponed, Buckingham Palace has announced. The Palace said that Their Majesties' visit to the Holy See has been...