Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, believes the recent electric vehicle targets set out by Canada’s environment minister also carried this pointed message to Canada’s domestic auto industry: “Let them eat cake.” Volpe says he has come to this conclusion because he believes those goals, which include a national target of 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, cannot be … Read more
Munich — Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach and became one of Germany’s most beloved personalities with his easygoing charm, has died, news agency dpa reported Monday. He was 78. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that my husband and our father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully … Read more
THE country’s largest tour operator is launching flights from a major UK airport to a popular holiday hotspot in Europe. Jet2 has confirmed that a new route will operate between Manchester Airport and Porto – just in time for the school summer holidays. 2 Jet2 has confirmed that a new route will operate between Manchester Airport … Read more
VATICAN CITY — Amid resistance to some Vatican policy by more conservative factions of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis on Saturday cautioned the faithful against fracturing into groups “based on our own ideas.” He issued the call to abandon “ecclesiastical ideologies” in his homily in St. Peter’s Basilica during Epiphany Day Mass, the last major … Read more
IT’S SUNSHINE Saturday – one of the busiest days of the year for holiday bookings. Travel association ABTA has marked the start of the year with its Destinations To Watch for 2024. 10 Aruba has become more affordable to visit in recent years thanks to British AirwaysCredit: Getty Its recent research found 47 per cent … Read more
Spanish health officials in at least five regions of the country are reintroducing masks in health care facilities and recommending their use elsewhere as cases of flu and COVID-19 are seeing a post-holiday spike. Health officials in the Valencia region — an area that includes popular tourist destinations — implemented mandatory masks rules in all … Read more
FORGET a long flight to the Maldives, there’s a resort in Greece that has its own water bungalows – and stays are a fraction of the price. Greece remains a popular holiday choice among Brits, with the country home to lots of glamourous resorts and hotels. 5 Stella Island Resort in Greece is one of … Read more
london — Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, who starred in “The Full Monty” — a movie about a group of unemployed steel workers who launched new careers as strippers — died suddenly on Saturday. The British actor’s death was confirmed in a statement released by his agent on behalf of his family. He was 75. … Read more
A TRAVEL blogger has visited some of Britain’s most remote locations – all by public transport. Kay Gillespie 36, has travelled to dozens of offshore islands, partied with Vikings and visited some of Scotland’s most picturesque spots – by bus, ferry, train and even kayak. 3 Kay Gillespie 38, has travelled across Scotland using public … Read more
WE have travelled far and wide this year to provide you – our wonderful readers – with holiday inspiration and tips. The Sun Travel team has ticked off bucket-list trips, amazing first-time experiences and much more to show you the best trips out there. Here, we reveal our favourites from 2023. Lisa in Rwanda FOR … Read more
