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Tourist arrivals soar in Moldova, Greece and Ireland in 2026

UN Tourism said Europe drew 350 million visitors in the first half of 2026 as Moldova, Greece and Ireland posted the region's biggest gains.

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In the first half of 2026, Europe as a whole saw a 3% increase in tourists – but arrivals were down in Western Europe, partially due to heatwaves.

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Moldova is becoming increasingly popular among tourists, according to data from the World Tourism Barometer published by the World Tourism Organization. The country saw a 25 percent increase in arrivals in the first half of this year. Greece and Ireland are in joint second place, both registering a 15 percent increase in interest.

The Republic of Moldova is the surprise of European tourism this year. The number of arrivals of international tourists has increased by 25% in the first half of 2026, the largest increase recorded in Europe, according to the data of the United Nations Organization for Tourism.

The Republic of Moldova is the surprise of European tourism this year. The number of arrivals of international tourists has increased by 25% in the first half of 2026, the largest increase recorded in Europe, according to the data of the United Nations Organization for Tourism.

Moldova recorded a 25% increase in international tourist arrivals in the first half of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. According to the most recent World Barometer of Tourism, published by UN Tourism, this is the largest increase recorded in Europe during this period. In the same period, Greece and Ireland have [...] Article 25% increase in tourism in the Republic of Moldova: MDED: It is the largest increase in Europe first appears in…

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Euronews broke the news in Lyon, France on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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