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Arts Festival will be held in Iceland

From mid-May to 5 June in the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik will be held the largest art festival of the country - Reykjavik Art Festival, which program will include a large number of exhibitions, concerts; dancing, theatrical and musical performances. Pr

Spanish cuisine for tourists: Snails Festival in Lerida

On May 21, 2010, in Spain will be held one of the most popular spring culinary festivals in this country – the Festival of snails. Cuisine of Spain is known as one of the best gastronomic attractions in the Mediterranean. Often Spain on the global culinar

Rihanna's concert will be held in Greece

On June 1, 2010 in Greece at the stadium Karaiskakis within the European tour will be held a grand concert of popular singer Rihanna. Rihanna is one of the most successful and popular representatives of the R & B, and its performance is of great interest

On Mallorca is being held an exhibition of yachts

International yacht show SalĂł NĂ utic is taking place these days in the capital island of Mallorca Palma de Mallorca. The exhibition opened on April 24, 2010. It is considered to be one of the most popular events on the Balearic Islands, which take place b
Queen's Day in Amsterdam. Photo: wikimedia.org

Queen's Day in the Netherlands

On April 30, 2010 in the Netherlands will be celebrated the Queen's Day - a holiday, which the Dutch consider to be principal to their country. The day of the Queen is set in honor of the birthday of Queen Juliana, which falls on April 30. The current Que
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European economy suffers huge losses due to cancellation of flights

In connection with the largest volcanic eruption of Ejafjadlajokudl occurred in Iceland, from Thursday April 15 in Europe are paralyzed practically all the major airports. The airspace of the European continent was closed. Tens of thousands of flights bot

Iceland will mark the first day of Summer in April

On April 22, Iceland celebrates the ancient holiday of Sumarsdag or Siggblot, which means - the first day of summer. The fact is that in the old days in the Icelandic calendar there were no such things as spring and autumn, for 7 months lasted severe nort

Barcelona is preparing to celebrate Sant Jordi

On April 23, 2010 in Spain will be celebrated a holiday of Sant Jordi, or St. George. Spain is famous worldwide for its lush colorful festivals and the Spaniards themselves has a reputation of great specialists in regard to entertainment and fun, whether
Versailles could be one of the sites of shootings of the next James Bond film. Photo: wikipedia

France proposes Versailles for shooting the next James Bond film

France wants to become a platform for the next Bond film. It is possible that the next, the 23rd episode of the series about a secret agent James Bond, will be shot in the Versailles. In any case, as it became known to the French edition of L'Express, Fre

In Germany you can swim with the penguins

The original idea of attracting tourists and lovers of nature for visiting the water park was coined by the administration of «Spreewelten» Water Park in the German city of Lübbenau). Now visitors can not only relax and rest in the spa complex and enjoy t

Apartments in London: Buckingham Palace for rent

Apartments in London: the capital of Britain cannot be blamed for the fact that housing choice is narrow and stingy. For those looking for the most difficult way to surprise the audience with the new flat London is just the right place.

The unique building in Spain has caused disputes

Costa Blanca, a popular summer resort area in Spain, not so long ago was in the focus of the Spanish public. The reason was a unique building, located near Torrevieja, a resort on the south of Costa Blanca.

The exhibition of yachts in Croatia

From 10 to 18 April 2010 the exhibition of yachts Croatia Boat Show, one of the largest on the Adriatic, will be held in Croatia. The exhibition is held for already 12th time. Venue is the city of Split or rather a picturesque marina for yachts behind one

In Istanbul will arrive the stars of world golf

On April 17, 2010 about eighty of the most famous golfers of the world will gather in Istanbul to take part in the annual golf tournament, which is to be held in one of the most prestigious golf clubs in Turkey - Kemer Golf & Country Club.

Villas in Spain provoke baby boom

Thanks to the research, which was conducted among the couples vacationing in villas in Spain, it was found that a large number of tourists become pregnant during the rest in comfortable homes at the Mediterranean resorts in Spain.

In Italy will be opened a Roman fast food

In Italy in the city of Pompeii in the Campania province at the foot of the Mount Vesuvius on Saturday, March 21, 2010 will open its doors an unusual snack bar - Termopolium. Termopolium Bar is one of the oldest public houses in Italy. Its age is more tha

Madrid implements zones of speed limits

Driving in Madrid in the near future promises to be a difficult task. The authorities in Madrid are going to reduce the noise level in the capital of Spain. For this goal the City Council of Madrid plans to limit high-speed driving in the city in several

Ireland and the whole world celebrates St. Patrick's Day

On March 17, 2010 the whole Ireland celebrates one of its most favorite holidays - St. Patrick's Day. In the fifth century, St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland, and now for more than 15 centuries, it has been considered as the patron saint of the

Ikea offers ready homes in Germany

The Swedish company IKEA, one of the world's largest manufacturers of furniture and home goods, not so long ago put on market another product, which may overturn the modern idea of affordable housing. This time IKEA is not a chair or commode. Ikea offers

Accommodation rent in Bulgaria: the rental period is shortened

Accommodation rent in Bulgaria: the private sector in the country tries to adjust to the new conditions of work in time of the crisis. Currently, in the Bulgarian property market there is a significant reduction in the number of real estate transactions.

Las Fallas 2010: grand carnival in Spain

Las Fallas 2010. The triumph of fire. On March 1, 2010 in Valencia, Spain will start one of the most prominent festivals of Spain. Spain is known around the world for its grand celebrations, which annually attract millions of tourists from all around the

40 million Euros for refusal of villa in France

Russian oligarch Mikhail Prokhorov has lost 40 million euros after refusing to purchase one of the most expensive villas in France, reports AFP.

To Portugal for chocolate

On March 4, 2010 in the small town of Obidos in Portugal will opened the festival, which will not leave indifferent any person who has a sweet tooth. It will be the Eighth International Festival of Chocolate. During the ten days of the festival a small, i

In Portugal starts the season of carnivals

On February 25 in Portugal starts the season of carnivals and during a whole week across the country will be held a lot of bright, spectacular, varied performances and parades that attract a large number of tourists from all over the world.

Spain invites to the Festival of Flamenco

The heart of Spain will be opened in Jerez. On February 26, 2010 in the town of Jerez de la Frontera known as the birthplace of the famous "sherry" wine will be opened one of the most incendiary and brilliant festivals in Spain – the Flamenco Festival.

Dutch Flower Festival 2010

The Netherlands is known as a world leader in the cultivation of flowers. To make it sure once again will be possible at the Flower Festival, which will take place in a small town of Zvaagdejk-Oost in the north-east of the country. The Dutch Flower Festiv

Finland and Norway in Google Street View

Street View Service was launched by Google in 2007. It represents an additional option in the Google Maps and Google Earth services that allow exploring the streets of settlements of different countries in details. Street View offers a panorama of the str

Bulgaria celebrates the Horse Easter

On February 20, 2010, on the first Saturday after the Forgiveness Sunday, Bulgaria will celebrate one of the most beloved folk holidays, Tudorica (Todorov Day) or the Horse Easter. This holiday is dedicated to the Holy Great Martyr Theodore Tiron, who die

In Iceland is held a culinary feast

In the most northern European capital of Reykjavik last week of February for 9 years is held a gastronomic "Food and Fun" festival. Being conceived as an entertainment festival to attract tourists to Iceland, Food and Fun in recent years has become increa

Belgium hosts the Gilles Carnival

Before the Lent throughout Europe is held a set of bright and colorful carnivals. All of them are unique and not resemble each other; among them are the Carnivals, in which participate people who come from all over the world, such as Carnival in Venice or
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