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Explore the vibrant food scene of Tartu, where the traditional tastes of Southern Estonia are combined with contemporary culinary concepts. The city offers a wide variety of dining venues – from cozy cafés and casual bistros to upscale restaurants and lively bars – catering to every palate.

Among the highlighted establishments are:

Tartu has carried many names over the centuries – Tarbatu, Dorpat, Derpt, Dörpt, Derpt and Yuryev – and it has endured more destruction than any other city in Estonia. Today it stands as the country’s second‑largest urban centre.

The settlement grew on the low‑lying banks of the Emajõgi

Tartu combines a rich cultural legacy with a lively modern atmosphere, making it an attractive destination for a wide range of visitors. Below are the key attractions that define the city’s unique charm.

The historic centre of Tartu is a protected heritage zone where medieval streets sit alongside modern architecture.

Located in southern Estonia, Tartu combines a lively cultural scene, diverse natural landscapes and a forward‑looking academic environment. Whether you are a lover of art, a sports enthusiast, or a digital nomad, the city offers a wide range of activities for solo travelers, families and groups of friends.

The historic Old Town sits beside modern high‑rise buildings, wooden‑house

This April, Four Seasons Hotel Montreal expands its cultural and culinary calendar with a series of seasonal offerings at Marcus Restaurant + Lounge, designed to reflect renewal, celebration and mindful living.

Easter Brunch – On 5 April 2026, Marcus will host a special Easter Brunch à Volonté, served from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Executive Chef Jason Morris has created a vibrant

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has added three new honours to its growing list of accolades, as announced in the Tatler Best Hotels Malaysia 2026 guide. The property is now featured among the top ten hotels in the country and has received a Best‑in‑Class award for service excellence.

The guide also recognised the hotel’s bar, Bar Trigona, as one of Malaysia’s best twenty bars

April, traditionally known as “Prier,” is one of the most attractive periods for discovering the genuine charm of the Republic of Moldova. The season brings a revival of nature, vibrant villages, and a festive atmosphere that blends customs, holidays, and striking scenery.

The mild climate and verdant fields create ideal conditions for rural tourism, hiking, and exploring Moldovan

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi has been selected as one of the ten best hotels in Malaysia by the Tatler Best Hotels Malaysia 2026 list, underscoring its status as a leading luxury destination in the country.

The annual Tatler list is curated by a distinguished panel of hospitality experts, experienced travellers and the Tatler editorial team. Selections are based on outstanding

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), in collaboration with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), is pleased to announce an upcoming high-level webinar titled “The Conflict Playbook for Travel – Adapt, Pivot, Lead (Maldives Edition)”. Scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 13:00 hrs Maldives Time (15:00 hrs Bangkok Time), this session is designed to address the critical challenges currently

Ben Gurion Airport, Israel’s primary international gateway near Tel Aviv, was cleared of passengers and staff after a cargo shipment released a cloud of hazardous smoke.

Local media reported that investigations confirmed the emitted fumes were poisonous, a detail also cited by international news agencies.

The Israel Fire and Rescue Service issued a hazardous‑materials alert

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur will organise the fourth edition of the Terry Fox Fun Run, a community‑wide 5‑kilometre event scheduled for Sunday, 24 May 2026. The run will start at 07:00 a.m. from the hotel’s premises and conclude at the hotel by 09:30 a.m.

The initiative honours the legacy of Canadian cancer‑research champion Terry Fox and aims to raise funds for Cancer Research

As the Egyptian spring ushers in Sham El Nessim – an ancient celebration marking the arrival of the new season – Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza presents its own interpretation of the period, built around attentive service, refined gastronomy and the genuine warmth that defines the brand.

The festivities are centred in the hotel’s river‑front venues, where guests can enjoy

On 28–29 May 2026 the University of Tartu will welcome the 20th Annual Conference of the Nordic Association of Japanese Studies (NAJS). The event will be held at the Delta Centre.

The anniversary meeting aims to gather scholars, doctoral candidates and researchers from across the globe. It will cover a broad spectrum of topics related to contemporary Japanese society and culture,

On Friday, 10 April at 17:00, the Tartu Art House will open the joint exhibition “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by artists Anna Škodenko and Maria Valdma‑Härm.

The project explores the inner human struggle to stay upright—both literally and metaphorically—when faced with overwhelming circumstances. It creates a spatial narrative that moves between endless wandering and moments

On Friday, 10 April at 17:00, the Tartu Art House will present the opening of John Grzinich’s solo exhibition “Field of Impermanence” in its main gallery.

The program showcases audiovisual and photographic pieces created to make visible the transformations occurring in frozen landscapes. The works also explore how we perceive, experience and interpret ongoing climate changes,

On Friday, 10 April at 17:00, the Tartu Art House will open the solo show “Landscapes of the Mind” by painter Jane Liiv in its intimate gallery.

The program showcases a selection of Liiv’s acrylic and mixed‑media works created mainly between 2019 and 2026. Her paintings depict imagined “mind landscapes” – abstracted fields, skies, water, ice, clouds and other natural elements that

Japan has supplied a set of airport equipment to Laos under a grant‑aid scheme, aimed at upgrading the country's civil aviation facilities and improving regional connectivity.

The aid, part of the Economic and Development Programme launched in 2021, was officially handed over on 1 April at Vientiane’s Wattay International Airport. The programme provides 21 different types of

On 1 April, Vientiane hosted a ceremony marking the International Day for Mine Awareness. The event gathered government officials, development partners and pupils from five secondary schools.

Participants observed supervised demonstrations of land‑survey and clearance techniques and attended sessions covering the history of unexploded ordnance (UXO), relevant international conventions

The Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization, Andreas Fiorentinos, conducted an online meeting with the heads of the 14 GNTO overseas offices to assess how the conflict in the Middle East is affecting Greece’s tourism sector.

The discussion centred on the rise in energy and fuel costs, which is reducing the purchasing power of European travellers. Inflationary pressure

Before moving to Italy, I was repeatedly warned about the country’s notoriously slow and opaque bureaucracy. The first encounter with this system proved the warning accurate, but also taught me valuable strategies for dealing with it.

New residents must apply for a long‑stay permit (permesso di soggiorno) within eight working days of