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As Venice charges tourists here are other rules Italy has put on visitors to holiday hotspots
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/venice-italy-tourists-simon-calder-b2534543.html
The persistence of an old anti-Semitic myth: The dark legacy and ongoing body count of an ancient anti-Semitic myth
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/the-persistence-of-an-old-anti-semitic-myth/678184/
Quick Glance: The Legacy of an Ancient Anti-Semitic Myth
- Mary Antin recounts the false accusations against Jews regarding the Passover festival in a 1911 article in The Atlantic.
- The 'blood libel', rooted in medieval beliefs, continues to have deadly consequences, exemplified by the case of Russian Jew Menachem Mendel Beilis.
- Contemporary dissemination of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about Jewish ritual murders persists, as evidenced by recent events.
- Despite the historical backdrop, the Passover celebration remains a traditional festival unrelated to the false accusations.
Lottery winner can travel abroad to meet grandchild for the first time: South Africa's newest millionaire says his PowerBall Plus winnings means he and his ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-23-lottery-winner-can-travel-abroad-to-meet-grandchild-for-the-first-time/
Citizens' benefit family has to pay back 22,600 euros to the job center for the pilgrimage trip
focus.de/finanzen/news/gericht-entscheidet-buergergeld-familie-muss-22-600-euro-fuer-pilger-reise-an-jobcenter-zurueckzahlen_id_259888853.html
Venice: Hundreds of Venetians protest as city begins charging day-trippers €5 to enter
standard.co.uk/news/world/venice-tourist-tax-day-charge-fee-buy-tickets-visit-holiday-five-euros-b1153773.html
Quick Glance: Venice: Protests Over New 5 Euro Fee for Day-Trippers
- Hundreds of locals protest against the new entry fee
- City aims to reduce overcrowding and restore balance
- Introduces tickets required on specific days and times
- City plans further measures to combat mass tourism
Venice implements new access fees for day-trippers: What to know about the new system
goodmorningamerica.com/travel/story/venice-implements-new-access-fees-day-trippers-new-109619334
Quick Glance: Venice: Admission Fee and Overcrowding Mitigation
- Venice introduces entry fee: five euros for day visitors.
- Overtourism damages the city and drives residents away.
- Controversy surrounds new regulation, funding infrastructure.
- Likely future price increases and tiered rates for Venice.
Why your next vacation might be all about sexual wellness: A growing number of travelers are hitting the road to explore sexual wellness, part of the booming ...
cnn.com/travel/sexual-wellness-resorts-retreats-wellness/
Overstay fines: All the costs you need to keep in mind: Dh50 per day overstay fines, service charges and other costs you should know about
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/visa-immigration/overstay-fines-all-the-costs-you-need-to-keep-in-mind-1.1714140699206
Man, dog now missing after traveling on wooden homemade raft in Grand Canyon National Park
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/25/thomas-robison-missing-man-dog-grand-canyon/73453800007/
Macron's new Sorbonne speech: Save Europe so it doesn't die: French President Macron has taken a risk: six years after his major European policy speech ...
spiegel.de/ausland/neue-sorbonne-rede-von-emmanuel-macron-rettet-europa-damit-es-nicht-stirbt-a-f3621775-a8ea-465a-b743-547dd5ccd1cd
Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
German pillows are so bad I'm packing my own when I travel there: We need to talk about the German "crumple pillow." On a recent trip to Berlin ...
businessinsider.com/why-german-pillows-bad-knautschkissen-2024-4
Carolyn Hax: Can one spouse tell another to stop traveling so much for work?: Husband’s work travel has increased, and this letter writer is burned out from ...
washingtonpost.com/advice/2024/04/25/carolyn-hax-spouse-stop-work-travel/
How we met: ‘She accosted me and told me she’d looked me up on Facebook’: Beccy, 49, and Natalie, 60, became best friends after she visited Natalie’s rescue farm ...
theguardian.com/global/2024/apr/25/how-we-met-she-accosted-me-and-told-me-shed-looked-me-up-on-facebook
Dubai's Global Village announces extension for another week - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/travel/uae-attractions/dubais-global-village-announces-extension-for-another-week
New £1.3m cycle path on Anglesey a luxury while roads crumble, critics claim: Motorists also see the 2.5-mile scheme as 'anti-car' - but it also had ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-13m-cycle-path-anglesey-29055293
Michael Portillo travels through Norfolk on BBC Two show: Michael Portillo will travel from Lowestoft through to Norfolk on Great Coastal Railway Journeys on BBC ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24278872.michael-portillo-travels-norfolk-bbc-two-show/
Irresistible Antarctica: Mohua Rouf is one of the few Bangladeshis who have ever set foot on the world's southernmost continent, Antarctica ...
thedailystar.net/star-holiday/news/irresistable-antarctica-3596301
Carbon emissions are dropping—fast—in Europe: Thanks to a price mechanism that actually works
economist.com/europe/2024/04/25/carbon-emissions-are-dropping-fast-in-europe
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Harley and Marley hoping fish-based pet food will go down a treat on the continent
businesspost.ie/article/harley-and-marley-hoping-fish-based-pet-food-will-go-down-a-treat-on-the-continent/
Africa to redoubles efforts boost health safety through manufacturing: Through enhanced regional cooperation, self-sufficiency, and innovative approaches ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493917/africa-to-redoubles-efforts-boost-health-safety-through-manufacturing
Labour Day: What's open and what's closed in Italy on May 1st 2024: Wednesday, May 1st will mark Italy’s Labour Day. But how will shops, transport services and ...
thelocal.it/20240426/labour-day-whats-open-and-whats-closed-in-italy-on-may-1st-2024
South Africa Far East Cable Damage Cuts Internet in Mauritius, Islands: Damage to an undersea cable off the African coast is exacerbating disruptions of internet ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/undersea-cable-damage-cuts-internet-to-islands-off-africa-coast
Why you should renew your passport now: Aussies already lay claim to having one of the most powerful passports in the world — and according to new research ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/aussie-passport-second-most-expensive-in-world/news-story/28e16859c4870ddd57258df209c75389
Asia v Europe: Which destination is better for a holiday? The verdict: Which region delivers the most for holidaying Australians when it comes to food, transport ...
theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/asia-v-europe-which-destination-is-better-for-a-holiday-20240419-p5fl5b.html
Everything that changes in Italy in May 2024: From Labour Day celebrations to the start of tax filing season and a summer tyres deadline ...
thelocal.it/20240426/everything-that-changes-in-italy-in-may-2024
Hot Docs’ European Program Explores Continent's Changes: The Changing Face of Europe, a section in Hot Docs Film Festival, explores the cultural ...
variety.com/2024/film/global/hot-docs-european-film-promotion-the-changing-face-of-europe-1235982245/
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Lord Spikeheart: It can be gloomy under the African sun: Kenyan metal singer Lord Spikeheart invokes the energy of chaos. With his best-of of the darkest ...
zeit.de/kultur/musik/2024-04/lord-spikeheart-kenia-metal-musik-afrika
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How Africa-China cooperation is forging path to shared future: As responsible members of the global community, Africa and China have created a reliable path ...
punchng.com/how-africa-china-cooperation-is-forging-path-to-shared-future/
Homebuyers Shun New Real Estate in Vancouver, Hurting Builders: Politicians are desperate for developers in Vancouver to build more homes to alleviate pressure ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/homebuyers-shun-new-real-estate-in-vancouver-hurting-builders
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African envoys say collaboration key in addressing continent's security challenges
yenisafak.com/en/news/african-envoys-say-collaboration-key-in-addressing-continents-security-challenges-3682038
Africa’s Startup Funding Sees Decline Amidst Global Trends: Experts Speak: According to the report by research firm Africa: The Big Deal, a total of $466 million ...
forbesafrica.com/current-affairs/2024/04/21/africas-startup-funding-sees-decline-amidst-global-trends-experts-speak/
Italy halts loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art following dispute over 'Doryphoros' sculpture
startribune.com/italy-halts-loans-to-minneapolis-institute-of-art-following-dispute-over-doryphoros-sculpture/600361396/
Boeing reports $355m losses amid furore over safety fears: It is the seventh consecutive quarterly loss for the embattled aerospace giant
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-losses-safety-fears-report-b2534131.html
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Tuscany's luxury suppliers feel chill from China and changing trends: Waning Chinese demand for luxury goods has compounded the problems of Tuscany's traditional ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/tuscanys-luxury-suppliers-feel-chill-china-changing-trends-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Impact of Decreasing Chinese Demand on Tuscany's Luxury Suppliers
- The declining demand for luxury goods from China has exacerbated the challenges faced by Tuscany's traditional leather companies as major fashion houses adjust their strategies.
- Last month, the world's largest luxury group, LVMH, reported a decrease in revenue in Asia.
- Certain specialized suppliers have opted to focus on creating exclusive products for niche markets instead of collaborating with prominent fashion brands.
- Amidst industry shifts, concerns arise in Tuscany regarding the potential permanent loss of unique skills integral to the allure of "Made in Italy."
What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?: Real IDs will be the new standard for domestic travel and entering federal buildings.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/whats-the-deadline-for-real-ids-and-how-do-i-get-one-in-pa.html
What to Know About the New Rules on Airline Refunds and ‘Junk’ Fees: The Transportation Department issued new requirements on refunds when flights are canceled ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/travel/airline-refunds-fees.html
Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
Airlines will now give automatic refunds when your flight is delayed: The new DOT regulations mean passengers can also get automatic refunds when their checked ...
businessinsider.com/airlines-automatic-refunds-flight-delayed-canceled-bag-department-of-transportation-2024-4
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, report says: Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average ...
nbcnews.com/science/environment/europe-fastest-warming-continent-twice-global-average-report-rcna148829
Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
Northland students get enough donations to attend US competition: The students from Motatau School will travel to an international aquabotics competition in ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515090/northland-students-get-enough-donations-to-attend-us-competition
Was Shakespeare Really Born in This Stratford-upon-Avon House?: Every year, millions flock to Stratford-upon-Avon, England, to visit the house known as ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/travel/shakespeare-birthplace-stratford-upon-avon.html
European vs American schools: differences and similarities from US mom: Our son is homeschooled, and as we travel, he joins classrooms. He's been to schools all ...
businessinsider.com/differences-europe-vs-us-primary-school-2024-4
Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
Lottery winner can travel abroad to meet grandchild for the first time: South Africa's newest millionaire says his PowerBall Plus winnings means he and his ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-23-lottery-winner-can-travel-abroad-to-meet-grandchild-for-the-first-time/
We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-make-cities-less-car-dependent/
White House's Sullivan expects to travel to Saudi Arabia in next few weeks: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday he expects to ...
reuters.com/world/blinken-plans-visit-saudi-arabia-take-part-world-economic-forum-axios-reports-2024-04-23/
Who paid for flights to China?: Contradictory information about China funds weighs on Krah
n-tv.de/politik/Widerspruechliche-Angaben-zu-China-Geldern-belasten-Krah-article24899155.html
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
What it’s like inside The Black Dog, the London pub made famous by Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift’s new song “The Black Dog” is rumored to be about a London-based ...
cnn.com/travel/black-dog-vauxhall-london-pub-taylor-swift/
Glasgow Airport introduces ‘baby room’ to help parents travelling with young children
news.stv.tv/west-central/glasgow-airport-introduces-baby-room-to-help-parents-travelling-with-young-children
African leaders spearhead efforts to tackle terrorism across the continent: African leaders discussed solutions to bolster anti-terrorism efforts on the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/africa/african-leaders-spearhead-efforts-to-tackle-terrorism-intl/
Working Parents, Plan for the Week with This Simple Exercise: As work travel and hours in the office mount, work parents are feeling the logistical challenges of ...
hbr.org/2024/04/working-parents-plan-for-the-week-with-this-simple-exercise
Europe is warming up faster than any other continent, and the heat is deadly: The number of heat-related deaths in Europe increased 30% in the last 20 years ...
npr.org/2024/04/22/1244791280/europe-is-warming-up-faster-than-any-other-continent-and-the-heat-is-deadly
Czechia wants to restrict travel for Russian diplomats again: Czechia will propose restricting the movement of Russian diplomats within countries in the Schengen ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452322/
Africa: About 51 million lives saved through immunization programme - WHO | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/24/africa-about-51-million-lives-saved-through-immunization-programme-who/
Mimmo Jodice at Villa Bardini | The Florentine: Photographs by the Neapolitan master are on display until July 14, with an homage to Michelangelo.
theflorentine.net/2024/04/23/mimmo-jodice-villa-bardini/
Autism makes travel a challenge. Here’s how I learned to cope: Busy places and unexpected events used to send me into meltdown on holiday. An autism diagnosis ...
theguardian.com/travel/2024/apr/22/autism-makes-travel-a-challenge-heres-how-i-learned-to-cope
Europe endured record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023: New report warns people are increasingly at risk in a continent warming twice as fast as the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/europe-endured-record-number-of-extreme-heat-stress-days-in-2023
Around the World in 24 Days: Is a Luxury ‘Jet Cruise’ for You?: With the “stop-and-see” appeal of boat cruises, these once-in-a-lifetime trips on custom planes ...
wsj.com/articles/around-the-world-in-24-days-is-a-luxury-jet-cruise-for-you-ea66dd1f
Three brothers killed in WA crash remembered by their church: Siblings Rhys Davies, Ambrose and Strahn, along with a family friend, were killed when their ute ...
9news.com.au/national/wa-wheatbelt-crash-brothers-remembered/515a4975-3949-40ee-94b0-bd8584716927
We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-make-cities-less-car-dependent/
Biden to tout first job listings in American Climate Corps program at Earth Day event
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4606655-biden-to-tout-first-job-listings-in-american-climate-corps-program-at-earth-day-event/
UNECA: Growing public debt burden, shrinking fiscal space leave Africa at crossroads
standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001493841/uneca-growing-public-debt-burden-shrinking-fiscal-space-leave-africa-at-crossroads
Loss of importance of a continent: Who cares about Latin America anymore?: Passion for the Latin American continent has given way to ignorance ...
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/debatten/bedeutungsverlust-eines-kontinents-wen-interessiert-noch-lateinamerika-19653130.html
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'Conan O'Brien Must Go' is side-splitting evidence of life beyond late night TV: As the late night TV genre crumbles under sagging viewership and the decline of ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1245301983/conan-obrien-must-go-review-max-travel
Ruben Vargas: "Training in the morning, construction site at 1 p.m.": Ruben Vargas (25) could have moved to Florence in January, but stayed in Augsburg ...
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Venice entrance fee: who is the city's doorman?: Luigi Brugnaro, the mayor of the lagoon city, wants to stem the flood of tourists with an entrance fee of 5 ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/eintrittsgebuehr-fuer-venedig-wer-ist-der-tuersteher-der-stadt-19645263.html
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African leaders call for value addition to continent's mineral resources: Malawi and other African countries should insist on adding value to minerals ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_186595
Africa: Innovations at the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit: Press Release - AllAfrica Global Media is launching the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit from May ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404240225.html
Proposed plans to introduce free public transport in Glasgow would cost £95.7m for nine week pilot
news.stv.tv/west-central/proposed-plans-to-introduce-free-public-transport-in-glasgow-would-cost-95-7m-for-nine-week-pilot
Beware the pragmatism of the nonchalant ‘hot earthers’ : Defending the environmental status quo in the name of ‘pragmatism’ is indefensible
ft.com/content/f8a3030b-ff86-4903-820f-c7ff32df5826
African leaders call for rethink on tackling violent extremism: African leaders at a security summit in Nigeria called for a revamp of institutions fighting ...
reuters.com/world/africa/african-leaders-call-rethink-tackling-violent-extremism-2024-04-22/
Blinken will travel to China to bolster relations amid global turbulence: Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China in the coming week as the Biden ...
cnn.com/2024/04/20/politics/blinken-china-visit-tensions-russia-israel-iran/
My friend's wedding is going to cost me £500. I've found out I'm an evening guest
metro.co.uk/2024/04/21/friends-wedding-going-cost-500-found-im-evening-guest-20664156/
Connected Africa Summit addresses continent's challenges, opportunities and bridging digital divides
standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001493775/connected-africa-summit-addresses-continents-challenges-opportunities-and-bridging-digital-divides
‘Ancient Roman’ solar rooftiles power Pompeii villa | kuwaittimes: ‘Ancient Roman’ solar rooftiles power Pompeii villa - Lifestyle - Pompeii is shining a light ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13327/lifestyle/art-fashion/ancient-roman-solar-rooftiles-power-pompeii-villa/
Quick Glance: Roman Solar Rooftiles Illuminate Pompeii Villa
- The traditional-looking tiles with solar photovoltaic cells allow Pompeii to preserve its aesthetics while generating clean energy.
- The innovative project combines emerging technologies with an extraordinary mural from 1909.
- The solar panels on the villa's roof are equipped with special LED lights that bring the deep red, purple, and gold images to life.
- Italy is under pressure to make red-roofed cities like Florence or Bologna greener to combat climate change.
Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, report says: Its temps are rising roughly twice as fast as the global average because of climate change.
axios.com/2024/04/23/europe-fastest-warming-continent-climate-change
Caribou herds in Alberta, B.C., growing after wolf culls: study: Caribou conservation is considered one of the toughest wildlife management problems on the ...
montrealgazette.com/news/national/caribou-herds-in-alberta-b-c-growing-after-wolf-culls-study
External Funding Fuelling Illegal Mining, Terrorism In Africa: President Bola Tinubu has raised concerns about the strong connection between illegal mining ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00089040.html
Africa seeks to boost investment on wider broadband connectivity: Low internet access remains a big barrier to the continent’s growth, conference told.
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493740/africa-seeks-to-boost-investment-on-wider-broadband-connectivity
Green Party conference strikes defiant tone: The Green Party is not going to mince its words as it takes on the big issues with determination and vigour in a ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0420/1444736-green-party-analysis/
How to check your flight status if you are flying in and out of the UAE: Don't reach airport more than three hours before departure: Dubai Airport advisory
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/how-to-check-your-flight-status-if-you-are-flying-in-and-out-of-the-uae-1.1713522504982
If Trump were to become US President again, the media would be partly to blame: Self-criticism is not our thing: Michaela Haas on the role of the media in a ...
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/kolumne-michaela-haas-usa-donald-trump-medien-1.6563861
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