Are you looking to avoid crowds on a holiday? For Express.co.uk, I’ve chosen some of my favourite and underrated European destinations. Whether you’re searching for a quieter city break or a budget beach destination, there’s plenty of lesser-visited spots to explore. While I wouldn’t describe any of these destinations as hidden gems, they’re bound to be … Read more
BRITS put off by the uncomfortable and expensive long-haul flights to the Maldives might have a solution much closer to home. Just three hours from the UK, Maldives-style overwater bungalows can be found – and they can be booked from as little as £8 a day. 4 Forget the Maldives and head to Albania for … Read more
Larry Ellison, Oracle’s chairman and technology chief, speaks at the Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco on September 16, 2019. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Every tech company is talking up its AI opportunity. Oracle is no exception. But during an earnings call in March, Oracle’s Larry Ellison laid out a future market opportunity focused … Read more
Heavy lifting ahead For her plan to work and to attract the necessary firepower, expertise and resources, Meloni needs buy-in from the EU. European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, who could find herself in need of Meloni’s support after the June EU election to secure a second term, has confirmed she will attend the … Read more
Travel expert and journalist Simon Calder recommended four European destinations to visit in 2024 during a recent interview with BBC Breakfast. According to the travel guru, Portugal, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania are a must-visit this year and “very cheap”. He said: “In Western Europe, it has to be Portugal, and in Eastern Europe, Bulgaria – … Read more
An Albanian court has ruled that Sali Berisha, a former prime minister and current opposition leader, should be placed under house arrest as he is investigated for corruption. Berisha, Albania’s prime minister between 2005 and 2013, is under investigation for allegedly abusing his power to help privatize public land to build 17 apartments for the … Read more
ROME — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak likened Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to Margaret Thatcher as he called on European leaders to channel the old Conservative British leader’s “radicalism” and challenge decades-old rules around refugees. “Thatcher understood that ideas are only important if they can be implemented,” Sunak said in a speech at the … Read more
