It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And what better way to welcome it than with giant straw goats, deep-fried caterpillars, radish carving and decorated horse skulls. These are just some of the strange Christmas sights that feature in our list of 10 weird and wonderful festive traditions around the world. Scroll down for more … Read more
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner announced plans to reform the country’s debt rules to allow more spending in times of economic downturn, while also voicing criticism over planned price increases for farmers and airlines. In an interview with German regional newspapers published Saturday, Lindner said he intends to revise an economic calculation component that defines … Read more
Rows of twinkling lights and the sweet aroma of mulled wine — ’tis the season that Christmas markets come alive. But if visiting one Christmas market isn’t enough, a new cruise explores 20 markets in a single trip. Luxury river cruising company European Waterways‘ new “Christmas Markets Cruise” departs from Strasbourg, France and sails through … Read more
France, Germany, and Italy called for the European Union to set up a special sanctions scheme to target Hamas as EU foreign ministers met on Monday to consider possible next steps in response to the Middle East crisis. Among the possible measures up for discussion at the meeting are a crackdown on Hamas’s finances … Read more
If China slows significantly and Europe does too, and that leads to significant stimulus, then EMs with a heavy commodity focus or little hard currency debt would be well positioned to perform as traders and companies look to gain on the back of those activities. Some say the same trend will persist in 2024. Do … Read more
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), Economy and Climate Action Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck (Greens) and Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) listen during the Budgetary debate in the plenary hall of the German Lower house of Parliament or Bundestag on November 28, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. Michele Tantussi | Getty Images News | Getty Images Germany’s … Read more
From a penny in the black pudding to kissing under the mistletoe, Christmas traditions are not just about Santa in the UK. But what about traditions celebrated in countries across the globe? Whether it’s chocolate filled shoes, an evening roller skating or eating KFC, other nations have their own peculiar ways of celebrating the festive period. … Read more
Austria’s new generation of Nightjet sleeper trains that feature quirky ‘pod’-style cabins for single travellers have launched for the paying public. And the reviews are in, with one YouTuber declaring that he is a ‘huge fan of this new innovation’. Austria’s national railway company, ÖBB, unveiled the revamped and redesigned Nightjet in October, as we … Read more
KFC. Beetroot soup. Prawns. Christmas meals can vary enormously from country to country. Here we reveal ten popular Christmas treats around the world. We think you’ll find it Claus-itively fascinating… KFC -Japan Forget carving the Turkey, in Japan millions of people tuck into KFC fried chicken at Christmas Instead of feasting on turkey, many Japanese … Read more
Germany’s sports minister, Nancy Faeser, has called on the International Olympic Committee to examine “very carefully” the backgrounds of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in next year’s Olympic Games in Paris. Faeser’s comments came a day after the IOC, headed by Germany’s Thomas Bach, announced that Russians and Belarusians would be able to compete in … Read more
