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River cruise boom: why holidays on the water are trending

River cruises are evolving from a niche product into a key part of Europe's travel market. Rising demand on the German Rhine is increasing pressure on infrastructure.

Euronews

This Lower Danube cruise reveals one of Europe’s most fascinating – and underrated – routes

On a voyage from Romania to Hungary, Sandy Cadiz-Smith delves into the region’s complex history

The Independent UK

The Blue Silk Road: Why the Danube is the Axis of Europe’s 2026 Cultural Reset

As the global community navigates the complexities of the mid-2020s, the narrative of European travel has shifted from mere leisure to a strategic engagement with history and infrastructure.

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Budapest awaits: A football travel guide to the 2026 Champions League final host city

Hungary’s capital will welcome thousands of PSG and Arsenal fans for European football’s showpiece fixture on 30 May.

Euronews

Spontaneous mass celebrations in Budapest after Orban’s ouster

Thousands surged to the riverbanks of the Danube in Budapest on Sunday night to celebrate Peter Magyar's Tisza party victory in the general election. Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's defeat, after 16 years in power, has ignited hopes for radical change amid economic despair. RFI spoke to some of those…

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Hungary election: Supporters of Peter Magyar's party celebrate in Budapest

Supporters of Peter Magyar, leader of the pro-European conservative TISZA party, celebrate on the banks on the river Danube in Budapest.

Euronews

‘We live with war over our heads’: the Romanian villagers threatened by Russian drones

Intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s Danube ports bring blasts, evacuations and fear of escalation to border communities

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Budapest's streets fill with runners for Santa Run

Thousands of runners in red and white filled Budapest's streets for the 10th Santa Run, with 4,500 participants across three distances along the Danube.

Euronews

Did Russia just attack Nato? Romanian villages evacuated after tanker strike on Danube River

The strike on the Turkish-flagged vessel on the Danube is the latest drone attack to batter Ukraine’s Odesa region

The Independent UK

Inside Celebrity Cruises’ first river ships offering luxury travel on Europe’s waterways

The seven-night sailings down the Rhine and Danube rivers depart in 2027

The Independent UK

Historic and happening: discover the best of Budapest

Whether it’s the grand architecture, the music festivals or the incredible thermal baths, you’ll soak up culture on a trip to the Hungarian capital

The Guardian - UK

Archaeologists discover 1,800-year-old Roman watchtower built to protect the empire during Marcus Aurelius' reign

Archaeologists are excavating a Roman-era watchtower in Croatia that was "built in a strategic location" on the banks of the Danube River.

LiveScience

Low water levels push up shipping costs on Europe’s rivers amid heatwave

Vessels on Rhine in Germany and Danube in Hungary forced to sail partially loaded

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Joanna Lumley holidays with a beer-brewing nun

Our national treasure has more adventures down the Danube. Plus: Alison Hammond spends the weekend with Jimmy Carr. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Love on the Danube: Love Song — release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Hallmark Channel movie

A cruise leads to love in Love on the Danube: Love Song. Here's everything we know about the Hallmark Channel movie.

Euronews

2,300 troops from 12 NATO countries take part in annual military drill in the Black Sea

The drill is conducted on the Danube river and on Romania's Black sea coast, aiming to strengthen collaboration between NATO allies, naval, air and land forces.

The Guardian - UK

Paprikash fish and leek and olive stew: Irina Georgescu’s recipes from the Danube

Two traditional and homely dishes from Romania

The Independent UK

Serbian students hold overnight bridge blockade 3 months since deadly canopy collapse

Students in Serbia have blocked a Danube bridge after spending the night in tents and sleeping bags as part of their growing anti-graft movement demanding major changes in the Balkan country

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The vegetarian heart of the Danube: Irina Georgescu on Eastern Europe’s secret plant-based dishes

Often seen as a meat-lover’s haven, the Eastern European regions along the Danube tell a different culinary story at home – one of abundant vegetables, storied traditions and a river that unites more than it divides. Irina Georgescu reveals the recipes that have long nourished these lands

The Independent UK

Vlach fried pepper salad: A bold, vibrant taste of the Danube

This quick and fuss-free fried pepper salad, inspired by the Vlach communities of Romania and Bulgaria, combines smoky peppers, tangy cheese, and a honey-garlic dressing bursting with personality.

The Independent UK

8 of the best European river cruises for 2026 and 2027, from the enchanting Rhine to the magical Danube

Europe is home to some mighty rivers and there’s no better way to get to know historic waterways than on a cruise ship

The Guardian - UK

Is the party over for Belgrade’s club scene on the Danube?

Raft houses, known as ‘splavs’, became synonymous with the hedonistic nightclub scene in Serbia’s capital. Now they are being cleared from the river to make way for luxury flats, bars and shops

International Business Times

Serbia Tackles Sunken Nazi Fleet In The Danube

A Serbian operation to clear a fleet of sunken Nazi warships from the Danube will bring relief to vessels struggling to navigate the waters, even if local fishermen will lose out.

The Guardian - UK

Splashing in the Seine, diving in the Danube: the drive to make cities swimmable

Campaigners and architects around the world are turning previously polluted rivers and harbours into the perfect places for a refreshing dip. So will we soon be swimming to work?

International Business Times

Belgrade's Sewage Problem Festers Despite Pledges

The sight of ducklings struggling to swim in Belgrade's stinking sewage-choked rivers is one residents hope a long-promised wastewater treatment plant will make a thing of the past.

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