Remote islands offer an alternative to crowded tourist spots. But do they exist in Europe? TRAVELBOOK presents six European islands where you can escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy some solitude ...

These are the best times to visit Iceland for good weather, to see the northern lights, avoid the crowds, or go whale-watching.

Some special visitors with bright orange beaks have been spotted along the east Yorkshire coast for the first time this year. The RSPB says that puffins have started to land at its nature reserve in ...

The island nation applied for membership in 2009, in the aftermath of the financial crisis, but decided to suspend talks in 2015. The Icelandic government is proposing to hold a referendum on 29 ...

Puffins, guillemots, razorbills and terns are washing up on shores across Europe, after a string of storms affected their ability to find food The two puffins washed up among seaweed and bits of ...

Ruth Dunn has previously received funding from NERC. February 2026 has seen thousands of dead seabirds washing up along the coastlines of the UK, France, Spain and Portugal. Even as someone who has ...

National birds are a powerful symbol of identity, pride, and natural heritage. These birds have been chosen after careful consideration to reflect the spirit of the nation, the landscape, and the ...

Throwing thousands of baby puffins off a cliff is a yearly tradition for the people of Iceland's Westman Islands. It's part of what's known as... Watching thousands of baby puffins being tossed off a ...

BRUSSELS — Iceland is weighing a vote on restarting EU membership talks as early as August, according to two people familiar with the country’s accession preparations. It comes as momentum for EU ...

The Arctic country had been set to hold a referendum on resuming membership talks in 2027. But according to media reports, geopolitical developments could see the vote being brought forward to this ...