The European Union on Monday called upon Iran once again to eliminate, “in law and practice”, all forms of systemic discrimination against all women and girls in public and private life and to take gender-responsive measures to prevent and ensure protection for women and girls against sexual and gender-based violence in all its forms. The … Read more
One city in northern Poland is fast growing into the perfect place for tourists to visit. Gdynia is less than 100 years old so at first glance, it might seem that there is not much to do there – especially in terms of historical places to see. When the city was first built, it was … Read more
London: A 17-year-old schoolgirl from London has won a silver medal for Team India in the European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI) in the Netherlands, where the Indian squad registered its best-ever performance with 2 bronze medals and one honourable mention. Aanya Goyal, a pupil at Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, was up against the top … Read more
Dubrovnik City Walls in Croatia has ranked at the top (Image: Iglu Cruise ) Cruises are unique as they offer a luxury experience where passengers can enjoy sea sleeping, vast entertainment and fine dining that appeals to travellers of all ages. Compared to flying on board a plane to one destination, cruise itineraries often include … Read more
The United States may never truly replicate the authentic corridors and culture of Europe, but it can come close. According to data analyst Immigrant Invest, out of 450,000 American nationals who have retired, 38% choose Europe as their destination. While many Americans dream of retiring in Europe, not everyone can fulfil this ambition due to … Read more
New Delhi: Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Wednesday announced its plans to invest 7.8 billion euros ($8.4 billion ) in its European Sovereign Cloud in Germany through 2040, which reflects the company’s long-term commitment to meeting Europe’s digital sovereignty needs. The AWS European Sovereign Cloud intends to build its first AWS Region in Brandenburg, Germany, … Read more
New Delhi: Shortly after New Delhi inked a USD 100 billion free trade pact with a four-member European bloc, Norway on Sunday said it will eliminate customs duties for almost 98 per cent of the imports from India under the framework of the pact. The ambitious trade pact, signed between India and the European Free … Read more
Views of natural beauty and San Francisco landmarks reward visitors to California’s San Bruno Mountain State & County Park. ednatg/Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’ve flown into San Francisco International Airport, you’ve likely seen the broadcast towers that mark the San Bruno Mountain State & County Park. The sprawling park is an oasis amidst the rapidly developing … Read more
A flight approaches the airport in San Diego, Calif. K.C. Alfred/Getty Images In this week’s airline news, the Transportation Department said the flight cancellation rate in 2023 dropped by almost 50% from the previous year, and the rate over the year-end holidays was even lower; DOT also said the vast majority of flight delays were caused … Read more
FILE: An Alaska Airlines plane takeoff from SFO in June 2023. Tayfun CoSkun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images In the latest airline news, new construction at San Francisco International could delay flights for months, the airport warns; Alaska Airlines is boosting checked bag fees; regional carrier JSX orders hundreds of hybrid-electric planes to expand service to smaller … Read more
