This pretty UK city in Yorkshire is less than an hour away from an unusual landmark similar to the famous Stonehenge. Druids Temple is 30 minutes away from Ripon and both places are great for an autumn day out if you’re looking to enjoy a weekend away before winter kicks in. Near Druids Temple, there … Read more
Speaking Dutch is central to this, van den Broeck believes. “Dutch is part of our DNA” as Flemish people, he said. Migration drives shifts “Brussels has always been a multilingual city because it’s centered at the border between the Roman- and the German-speaking territories,” explained VUB researcher Saeys. Waves of migration after World War II … Read more
Britain’s most haunted locations have been revealed, with some surprising towns experiencing high levels of paranormal activity. According to Alex Wilson, CEO and founder of Affordable Urns: “Our research reveals some exciting destinations for paranormal enthusiasts this Halloween. The high concentration of reported hauntings in these areas speaks to the rich history and enduring legends … Read more
Israel’s retaliatory military offensive has killed at least 41,000 people in Gaza, most of them civilians, according to figures provided by the territory’s health ministry and described as reliable by the United Nations. The Israeli military has now opened a new front against Hezbollah in Lebanon. In France, home to the largest Muslim and Jewish … Read more
TEL AVIV — Israel’s leaders believe they now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the Middle East, one that goes well beyond pulverizing Hamas and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear on Monday that his ultimate target in the regional power shift is to undermine the authority of Tehran’s clerical leadership, defanging the … Read more
A beautiful city in Spain’s Andalusian region was named the most walkable city in Europe, according to travel experts at Preply. However, a charming spot in Greece came in close ranking as a desirable destination for those who enjoy walking. Athens is the fifth best European city for exploring on foot, following Seville, Venice, Porto, … Read more
Consider Venice. Union leaders say the chains — which include such giants as Hilton Worldwide Brands and Star Hotels and have significant influence over two of the Veneto region’s most powerful employers’ federations — have refused their demands for higher wages since 2018, regularly derailing talks at the 11th hour to push for concessions that … Read more
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. President Joe Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer brushed off Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threats Friday as they met to discuss Ukraine’s pleas to use British-supplied missiles against targets on Russian soil. Asked what he made of Putin saying such an act would put NATO countries “at war with Russia,” … Read more
Later, advisers to the council came up with the idea of cracking down on “eyesore gardens” which had been left to go to ruin by buy-to-let landlords. One of the people behind the initiative was Morgan McSweeney, now Starmer’s righthand man in Downing Street — though other Labour activists point out his arrival in Barking … Read more
If you’re on the lookout for an exceptional city perfect for pedestrians, the language experts at Preply have uncovered Europe’s leading walkable hotspots. Amongst them, a Greek city has been hailed as one of the finest for travellers who prefer to take in sights on foot. A Spanish urban haven may have clinched the title … Read more
