A leading EU official has denied taking a softer approach to Big Tech, citing a “very clear legal basis” for regulators and pointing to several ongoing investigations into the likes of social media platform X and Meta. The FT reported earlier this week that the EU was reassessing investigations into Apple, Google and Meta — … Read more
A horrifying case in Germany has shocked the world as details emerge about a couple accused of murdering a Ukrainian refugee and her mother to abduct her newborn child. The couple, reportedly struggling with infertility, is now on trial for the brutal crime that has left the victims’ family devastated and the public outraged. The … Read more
Travel is continuing to rise to pre-Covid levels, according to U.N. Tourism. And Airbnb’s annual list of trending destinations highlights the international locations guests are most eager to visit next year. Ali Killam, Airbnb’s Editorial Lead, tells CNBC Make It the list shows three key travel trends that will likely dominate the new year: experiential travel, group … Read more
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves talks to the media at the EU Council headquarter on Dec. 9, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Thierry Monasse | Getty Images News | Getty Images BRUSSELS, Belgium ꟷ President-elect Donald Trump has not yet re-entered the White House, but the U.K. and neighboring European Union are already working … Read more
Belgium has made global headlines by becoming the first country to grant sex workers labour rights comparable to other professions. The new Labour Law for Sex Workers, effective December 2024, aims to improve working conditions and provide protections including unemployment benefits, sick leave, pensions, and maternity pay. What the New Law Offers While sex work … Read more
Bargain-loving tourists who are seeking a sunny destination just hours from Britain without the level of tourists crowding Croatia and Spain should look no further than Albania. Overlooking the Adriatic and Ionian seas, this country offers a stunning Riviera with beautiful beaches and coves that can easily rival those found on the shores of one … Read more
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A pastoral crisis is brewing in Greece as it combats a deadly outbreak of “goat plague.” In response to new cases detected over the weekend, the country has banned the movement of sheep and goats across pastures to contain the highly contagious infection, the agriculture ministry announced. Known formally as Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), … Read more
If you are one of the many Americans planning an escape next year, this unique adventure might be exactly what you’re looking for. Residential cruise line Villa Vie Residences announced the Tour La Vie program which offers passengers the opportunity to live aboard its ship, the Villa Vie Odyssey, for up to four years. Villa … Read more
For years, 36-year-old Anders Boisen lived in apartments all over the city of Aarhus, the second-largest in Denmark. Despite having a comfortable living situation — a two-bedroom apartment he shared with a girlfriend at the time — and a job working in city development at a local municipality, Boisen tells CNBC Make It he felt … Read more
Denmark consistently ranks among the world’s happiest countries, and most recently was named the No. 1 country for quality of life. If you’ve ever considered a move to Copenhagen in pursuit of nice weather, work-life balance, and competitive pay, now’s your time. This month, The Greater Copenhagen Region launched a marketing campaign for its new … Read more
