- 3d ago
Belgian airspace shuts down as air traffic controllers strike over digital tower plan
A wildcat strike by air traffic controllers at Skeyes halted all civilian flights to and from Belgium on Tuesday afternoon, stranding thousands of passengers and drawing sharp condemnation from Wallonia's airports minister.
- 3d ago
Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists €12 entry from July, sparking debate over access to Germany's most-visited landmark
The Cologne Cathedral chapter announced on Tuesday that tourists will pay a €12 entry fee starting 1 July 2026, while worshippers and local residents remain exempt, igniting a heated debate in the city.
- May 27
NRW slashes public transport fare zones to clear 'tariff jungle', but critics warn of gaps for occasional riders
North Rhine-Westphalia's four transport associations are radically simplifying their fare structures, reducing dozens of price levels to just three or four. But passenger advocates say the digital-first approach risks leaving rural riders and tourists behind.
