These are Euronews Travel's ten most read stories of the year.
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Moving abroad is a hot topic in 2023 – especially if you can get paid to do it.
European relocation programs and digital nomad visas dominated Euronews Travel's most read stories of the year.
Added to this were destination popularity contests, strong passport rankings, super-fast trains and crackdowns on cruise ships.
Read on for a roundup of our 10 most popular stories of 2023.
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Those willing to drop everything and reinvent their lives on a remote Irish island could secure generous cash incentives in 2023.
The program aims to boost the population of 30 offshore communities by encouraging new residents to save and restore run-down properties on the country's far-flung islands.
The Czech Republic, Colombia, South Korea: Countries around the world introduced digital nomad visas this year. But none caused as much of a stir as that of Spain.
With a low cost of living, lots of sunshine and good internet, Spain is already popular with remote workers. The new visa, introduced in January, gives non-EU citizens the opportunity to live and work in the country for up to five years.
Remote Irish islands not your thing? Don't worry, there are plenty of warmer European destinations that offer cash incentives for moving there.
From the sun-drenched beaches of Calabria in Italy to the peaceful mountains of Ponga in Spain, here are all the places looking for new residents.
The EU's much-anticipated post-Brexit entry/exit system (EES) appears to be a long time coming. After various delays, it is expected to finally come onto the market in October 2024.
Travelers from the United Kingdom and other non-EU countries who do not require a visa to enter the EU will in future have to use the automated registration system when entering and leaving the EU. Here you will find everything you need to know.
Europeans love a bit of healthy competition – not least when it comes to taking the tourism crown.
This year, Euromonitor International's Top 100 City Destinations Index included a total of 63 European cities. But only one could take the top spot.
Being home to the best city is one thing, but earning the title of the most visited country in the world is the next step up.
At the beginning of the year, two EU countries competed for the award. And more recently a third country grabbed second place.
2023 was the year of rail's renaissance – and Europe's high-speed trains will be quieter, smoother and faster than ever before.
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Hitachi Rail's ETR1000 super high-speed train travels at 300 km/h, making it the fastest train in Europe. Since launching on the continent, it has convinced travelers to ditch cheap flights for a more environmentally friendly alternative. We headed to the factory in Italy to find out more.
There was a lot of good news for Spain's train network this year, but there were some problems.
In February, two Renfe and government officials resigned over an incident in which the country spent millions on trains that were too large to fit in the network's tunnels.
Fortunately, the trains were still in the design phase and had not yet been manufactured – but the error led to long delays in a much-needed update.
There's a competitive spirit again: the ever-popular passport index pits nations against each other to see who has visa-free access to the most countries.
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In the summer of 2023, Germany, Italy and Spain were tied for second place behind Singapore – but in a more recent ranking a European country crawl to the top.
Every year more than 20 million passengers take a cruise. Before the pandemic, this number was even higher at around 30 million.
As European port cities struggle to cope with this influx of tourists and curb air pollution, many are cracking down on these huge ships. Here's a look at some of the places that have banned or restricted cruises in 2023.