Israel expected to recognize Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine
Travelers would be required to take a PCR and an antibody test on entry to the country
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Russians charged with arson of woods in Turkey released on pledge not to leave
A court in Turkey’s Antalya has ruled to release seven Russian nationals who were arrested on charges of setting fire to a forest, on a pledge not to leave the city, Ivan Melnikov, vice president of the Russian division of the International …
Theme park to be built on oil platforms in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will try to outdo the extreme entertainment attractions that Dubai offers by creating a massive new theme park, or "extreme park," as they call it. The Arabic kingdom announced plans for its new development called "The …
India to allow tourists for first time in 18 months
India is to begin granting tourist visas for foreign visitors after an 18-month pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the country's government announced. Tourists arriving by chartered flight will be able to do so from October 15, …
Up to 4.5 mln Russian tourists to have vacation in Turkey in 2021
The Russian Association of Tour Operators estimates the tourist flow from Russia to Turkey in 2021 at 4-4.5 mln people, Executive Director of the association Maya Lomidze told reporters on Tuesday. "Turkey will most likely receive …
Israel to reopen for small foreign tour groups
Israel will allow small foreign tour groups from selective countries to visit from September 19 under a pilot programme to kick-start tourism, the government said. Tour groups of between 5 and 30 people from countries on Israel's …
Turkey welcomes over 10 mln tourists in first 7 months of 2021
Turkey hosted 10.88 million foreign visitors in the first seven months of 2021, the country's Culture and Tourism Ministry said on Monday. While climbing 85.44% year-on-year, the figure fell by 78% versus the same period in 2019 …
Russia to triple number of flights to Egyptian resorts
Russia will triple the number of regular flights to Egypt on the Moscow-Hurghada and Moscow-Sharm el-Sheikh routes — from 5 to 15 flights per week on each route from August 27, the federal operational headquarters for the fight against …
Turkish tourism industry surpasses pre-COVID-19 figures
Tourism activity makes everyone smile, not just tourism professionals
Kazakhstan: COVID gives domestic tourism a fillip, but it is not good for nature
Kazakhs unable to travel abroad are discovering their country is full of nice places to vacation
Russian Tourism Agency suggests working group to monitor tourist situation in Egypt
The head of Russia’s Federal Tourism Agency, Zarina Doguzova, suggested setting up a Russian-Egyptian contact group to constantly monitor the situation with Russian tourists, the agency said in a statement. On Tuesday, Doguzova …
18 killed in accident in Algeria
A total of 18 people were killed and 11 others injured in a road accident in the northeastern region of Algeria on Friday night, TSA news website reported Saturday, Xinhua informs. A bus and a truck collided in the province of …
Russian air carriers ready for flights to Egypt
Russian airlines are ready to resume flights to Egyptian resort towns, air carriers said on Thursday. "S7 is ready to resume flights to this destination. We will prepare a flight program and request appropriate authorizations …
Mesopotamia welcomes tourists
‘Mesopotamia’ brand set to boost tourism in southeastern Anatolia
New sites discovered around Turkey’s ancient Göbeklitepe
Turkey has discovered 11 new hills near the prehistoric site of Göbeklitepe, crowned as the world’s first temple, in southeastern Şanlıurfa province. "We have discovered 11 more major hills on a …
Turkey to drop curfews on July 1
Amid a nationwide fall in COVID-19 cases, Turkey is set to end pandemic curfews as of July 1, the country's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Monday. That same day Turkey will also lift intercity travel restrictions …
Iran, safe and desirable destination for Russians - minister
Having unique tourism capabilities, Iran is a safe and desirable travel destination for visitors from around the world, Iranian minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ali Asghar Mounesan said during a meeting with …
Russian woman dies in road accident in Egypt
A minibus with Russian tourists travelling from Cairo to Hurghada collided with a car on Wednesday, killing one woman, police sources said. Overall, ten Russian nationals were inside the vehicle, including three children. Two opted out …
Turkey eases coronavirus curbs
Turkey on Monday eased some public gathering restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus. Addressing reporters following a Cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that a curfew will be …
Russian experts arrive in Egypt to inspect Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh airports
A team of Russian experts arrived in Egypt to carry out a control inspection of international airports in the country’s resort cities, the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation reported on Sunday. According to …
