Benin, one of Nigeria’s oldest cities, is a treasure trove of cultural heritage and history. It is home to some of the country’s most valuable ancient artworks, relics, and artefacts, making it a unique cultural hub. However, a significant portion of these treasures, including the royal palace, were plundered during the invasion of the Kingdom … Read more
“Patience,” says Tyrell Malacia with a smile. That, more than anything else, is what he has learned over the past 535 days. “I have a lot of patience but, in this process, I learned that I have more patience than every other person in the world at this moment.” For it is now 535 days … Read more
EUROSTAR is relaunching its direct service from Amsterdam to London next year. The high-speed operator temporarily halted direct services from the capital of The Netherlands to London St. Pancras International in June last year because of extensive renovations at Amsterdam Centraal Station. 2 Direct trains will resume between Amsterdam Centraal Station to LondonCredit: Getty Its … Read more
Driving in a foreign country can be pleasant or harrowing — ranging from a bucolic slow-roll through the countryside to a heart-pumping slog through a maze of city streets. But some countries make motorists more nervous than others. A survey published in October shows drivers are most concerned about getting behind the wheel in … Read more
This incredible city is just an hour away from Amsterdam and London and it offers an exciting insight to life in the Netherlands – without all the tourists. Rotterdam is known for having the biggest port in Europe and this impressive city has many of the same things to do and see as Amsterdam, although … Read more
A BUDGET airline has announced a route between Britain and a major European city. Transavia – a subsidiary of Air France KLM – is launching a service from London Stansted to Rotterdam in the Netherlands. 3 A budget airline has announced a route between Britain and a major European cityCredit: Getty 3 Rotterdam offers stunning … Read more
For a long time, Amsterdam has been a tourist hotspot, but another city has built a reputation of being similar to the capital, only without all the noise. Utrecht is the fourth-largest city in the Netherlands and is praised for its “atmospheric medieval centre”. The city, being full of greenery and parks, is described as … Read more
GENEVA — Police in northern Switzerland said Tuesday that several people have been detained and a criminal case opened in connection with the suspected death of a person in a “suicide capsule.” The “Sarco” capsule is presumably designed to allow a person sitting in a reclining seat inside to push a button that injects nitrogen … Read more
A newly revealed patent from Chinese lithography systems maker Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment (SMEE) shows how domestic firms could progress in the local advanced lithography tools market despite US sanctions. The “extreme ultraviolet [EUV] radiation generators and lithography equipment” patent, filed in March 2023, was published publicly on Tuesday and is still being vetted by … Read more
ONE of the largest airports in Europe has committed to a huge multi-billion pound investment programme, with several areas earmarked for upgrades. Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is one of Europe’s main travel hubs, with many connecting routes touching down there. 5 Schiphol Airport has announced that it will undergo £5bn worth of refurbishmentsCredit: Reuters 5 Work … Read more
:quality(85):upscale()/2024/11/20/004/n/3019466/38e97977673e6b7c621b46.65981963_.png "The Best Gifts For Book-Lovers That Aren’t Just Books")
