Record-breaking heat: Turkey has hit a new national temperature record of 50.5°C, with the relentless heatwave fuelling wildfires and water shortages across the region Credit : VladisChern, Shutterstock Think of those in the southeast of Turkey if you felt your car was like an oven during this summer. On Friday, July,25, the small town of Silopi suddenly shot to fame …

After years of economic stagnation, German tourists are finally feeling the effects of MALLORCA’s transformation as a luxury destination. For decades, tour operators have relied on the stark difference between British holidaymakers – notoriously price-sensitive – and their German counterparts, who were willing to pay premium rates for their Balearic getaways.  The dynamic has changed dramatically in Germany as the …

Estepona will welcome the free, family-friendly ‘Electrolunch’ festival on Saturday, August 30, from 12pm to midnight in front of the Mirador del Carmen.  The event will be a lively mix of music, art, and technology, games, toys for children, and with a large focus on getting children into music and dance culture. Sponsored by Cervezas Victoria, the day festival will …