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Iberia Madrid–Tivat flight: Montenegro's 23rd route
Iberia's new Madrid–Tivat service starts on 18 July 2026, twice weekly, completing Montenegro's 23-route summer aviation expansion.
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Italo launches Milan–Lyon high-speed train in April 2026
Italy's private operator Italo becomes the first private player on the Turin–Lyon high-speed line on 14 April 2026, with up to 15 daily trains linking Milan, Turin, Chambéry and Lyon Part-Dieu.
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Iryo in Ciudad Real and Puertollano from May 2026: end of Renfe's monopoly
From 1 May 2026, Iryo stops at Ciudad Real and Puertollano, breaking Renfe's monopoly on the Madrid–Andalusia high-speed corridor and giving La Mancha more competition.
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Vienna–Belgrade direct train returns in September 2026: full guide
ÖBB and MÁV are launching a direct Vienna–Belgrade EuroCity service from September 2026. Here is the schedule, fares and how to book.
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Stuttgart 21 underground station: opening on 6 December 2026
After more than a decade of works, Stuttgart 21's new underground through-station opens on 6 December 2026 and rewires long-distance travel in Baden-Württemberg.
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Brussels–Hamburg night train: European Sleeper's 2026 launch
European Sleeper extends its Paris–Berlin sleeper to Hamburg, giving Brussels its first direct night-train link to northern Germany since 2016.
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