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"Stop it!" animal rights rally in front of Cabinet Ministers building

A "Stop it!" rally organised by Ukrainian animal rights activists in front of the Cabinet Ministers' building in Kiev. The main...

by Sergei Svetlitsky in Ukraine on 25/01/2012

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Spain at FITUR 2012

The Instituto de Estudios Turísticos reported that Spain had 93.7million visitors in 2010 and 56.2% were tourists. Most tourists were aged between 25...

by Lawrence JC Baron in Spain on 20/01/2012

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Latin America featured at FITUR 2012 - Madrid

FITUR 2012 saw the introduction of INVESTOUR for the Americas, a new tool to bring together investors and opportunities in Latin America. The B2B...

by Lawrence JC Baron in Spain on 20/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

25/01/2012 - "Stop it!" animal rights rally in front of Cabinet Ministers building - Ukraine - A "Stop it!" rally organised...
20/01/2012 - Spain at FITUR 2012 - Spain - The Instituto de Estudios Turísticos...
20/01/2012 - Latin America featured at FITUR 2012 - Madrid - Spain - FITUR 2012 saw the introduction of...
18/01/2012 - Tourists flock to Grutas de García despite drug war - Monterrey - Mexico - Outside of Monterrey is a unique 16-...
12/01/2012 - Barcelona airport records 34 millions of passengers last year - Spain - File Images: Barcelona airport has...
11/01/2012 - Court decision pending over Occupy London camp - United Kingdom - The Occupy London protest is still...
11/01/2012 - New York officials announce record-breaking 50 millionth visitor - United States - Officials anounced the arrival of the...
10/01/2012 - Features of New York City - United States - New York City, with a population of...
03/01/2012 - In pictures: New Year holidays in Russia - Russia - New Year's illuminations are seen...
29/12/2011 - 9/11 memorial reaches more than One Million Visits - United States - The September 11 Memorial and Museum...

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Tunisia looks to rebuild tourist industry after Arab spring Upheaval
File images: Tunisia's tourist industry is struggling to recover after the events of the Arab spring. Though the transition to democracy has been peaceful tourists have been slow t...
Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London
In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were ordered to stop filming and told to leave...
American tourists 'safe and well' after kidnapping - Cairo
Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, the Egyptian Minister of Tourism met with released American kidnapped tourists to check on their health, after being abducted while returning from St. Catherin...
Views of Mexico's archaeological zone of Tula
Tula is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 305.8 square km, and as of 2005, the municipality had a total p...
15-tonne sign arrives at the Titanic Signature Building - Belfast
With only 56 days before opening, a15-tonne sign arrives at the Titanic Belfast, which is a living monument to Belfast’s moving maritime legacy on the site of the former Harland and Wol...
Rome covered in snow a rare sight for residents and tourists
With schools and public transportation closed, a sunny day brings many people to visit the historical center covered with snow, a rarity to see and photograph, Rome, Italy. 4th February...
Traditional Race Game - Indonesia
A traditional race game. Surabaya, Indonesia. 3rd February 2012
Snow blankets the Italian capital - Rome
A rare snow blankets the historic city of Rome. People take photos at the Barcaccia Fountain at Piazza di Spagna and other historic locations in the city. Italy. 3rd February 2012
World Clock designer Erich John celebrates 80th birthday
Erich John, the designer of the popular World Clock in Alexanderplatz, celebrates his 80th birthday. Berlin, Germany. 2nd February 2012
Whale Shark handling in Oslob
The proper handling of the whalesharks in Oslob, central Philippines continues to be the primary concern for whale shark experts. Although visitors now go through a short orientation be...
Thousands watch Chinese New Year celebrations - London
The Chinese community and thousands of Londoner's and tourists flocked to the streets of Chinatown and Trafalgar Square to see the celebrations. London, United Kingdom. 29th Januar...
Lunar New Year Parade in Manhattan's Chinatown - New York City
The Lunar New Year parade in Manhattan's Chinatown attracts local residents and tourists from all over the globe. The parade includes marching bands, teams of dragon dancers and sp...
Puerto Prinsesa Underground River - Official New7Wonders of Nature
Bernard Weber, founder-president of New7Wonders announced that Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) is now officially one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Philippines. 29th January 201...
Year of the Dragon celebrations are held in Trafalgar Square
Year of the Dragon festivities are held throughout the day on the 10th anniversary of Chinese New Year celebrations to be held at one of the main tourist spots in London, UK. 29th Janu...
Disabled protestors block Oxford Circus in protest over Welfare Reform
A group of over 200 people, including many in wheelchairs blocked Oxford Circus in protest against the government's Welfare Reform Bill. It was orchestrated by UK Uncut against the...
Chinese New Year 2012 celebration in The Hague
The New Year celebration of Chinese New Year 2012 the year of the dragon, one of the largest celebrations in the Netherlands attracts many visitors and tourists. The Hague, The Netherla...
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
The Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary on an island on the river Cauvery between Srirangapatna Mysore, is named after Sri Ranganatha Swamy, an incarnation of Hindu God Vishnu. Mysore India. 2...
The old city of Srinagar Kashmir
Historical architecture, and shops in "Shehri Khaas ", the old city of Srinagar Kashmir, India. Taken from 2009 - 2011
The bookseller of Jerusalem - Munther Fahmi regains residency
Munther Fahmi regained his residency in Jerusalem after living 14 years on temporary tourist visas. The permit is valid for two years and will be transformed into a permanent visa if Mr...
Traffic at a standstill at entrance to E85 road due to snow
Hundreds of trucks, cars and buses are stuck at the exit of Buzau to Moldova since fallen snow on the European road E85 does not allow the resumption of traffic. Romania. 26th January 2...