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Updated: 13/09/2024 - 17:15 GMT+2 Known as the "Great Gathering on the Steppe," this event features a range of traditional competitions, including horseback wrestling and eagle hunting. Known as the "Great Gathering on the Steppe," this event features a range of traditional competitions, including horseback wrestling and eagle … [Read more...]

Scientists were baffled by seismic signals which were recorded from the Arctic to Antarctica for more than a week last September. Last year, a massive climate change-triggered landslide in a remote part of Greenland shook the Earth for nine days. Seismometers detected mysterious vibrations all over the globe, from the Arctic to Antarctica in September 2023. They were different to the usual … [Read more...]

Last month, tourism minister Sandiaga Uno warned that the situation in south Bali was verging on overtourism. Bali has long been a tourist honeypot, but the growing influx of visitors is putting pressure on local infrastructure and endangering the environment. Concerned overtourism will become unmanageable, Indonesian authorities have brought in a temporary suspension on new hotel builds … [Read more...]

Empty villages, disillusioned young workers, and government officials scrambling for solutions: this is the stark reality Euronews uncovered in Greece, where the country is bracing for a major population collapse fuelled by plummeting numbers of births, mass emigration, and low fertility rates. Six years after Greece exited its financial bailout programmes, marking the official end of a … [Read more...]

Health officials have said vaccinations will play a critical role in combatting the outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) authorised an mpox vaccine for the first time, calling it an important step toward fighting a rapidly growing outbreak in Africa.The approval of Danish vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic’s jab means that donors, such as UNICEF and the vaccines alliance Gavi, can buy … [Read more...]

LAS VEGAS, Nevada—MGM Resorts International signed a power purchase agreement with Escape Solar LLC that will more than double its access to clean solar electricity. The agreement will help the company grow closer to its goal of procuring 100 percent renewable electricity in North America by 2030. MGM Resorts currently uses solar power for 90 percent of the total daytime needs at 11 of its Las … [Read more...]

A new study found that women using the weight loss drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro) lost more weight than men, but experienced higher rates of side effects like nausea and vomiting. A new study found that women using the weight loss drug tirzepatide, also known by its brand name Mounjaro, experienced greater weight loss than men. Still, all doses of the medication were shown to result in weight … [Read more...]

Updated: 13/09/2024 - 16:21 GMT+2 The 2024 Slopestyle World Champion expertly navigated a 2.7-meter-wide track across 10 carriages at 23 km/h while performing daring tricks. The 2024 Slopestyle World Champion expertly navigated a 2.7-meter-wide track across 10 carriages at 23 km/h while performing daring tricks. The project, planned … [Read more...]

The four-party cabinet in the Netherlands has vowed to establish "the strictest asylum regime ever" to curb irregular migration. The Dutch government of Prime Minister Dick Schoof has confirmed its intention to ask "as soon as possible" for an opt-out clause from the European Union's migration and asylum rules, an unprecedented move from a founding member state.The plan, previewed in July … [Read more...]

The European Commission is considering a market-based system to encourage farmers and industry to conserve nature and restore lost biodiversity by putting a price on ecosystems. The EU must create new financial tools to reward farmers who contribute to reversing biodiversity loss and climate breakdown, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said today (13 September).“We need new … [Read more...]

A pack of Cheetos dropped in national park demonstrates why you should think twice before littering. A bag of Cheetos dropped on the ground in a US national park has been a “world-changing” event for the creatures that live there, rangers say.The bag could have been there a day or two or maybe just hours, but those salty morsels of processed corn made soft by thick humidity triggered the … [Read more...]

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality group has secured acquisition financing for the Residence Inn Seattle East/Redmond, a 180-room hotel located in Redmond, WA. Working on behalf of the new owner, Clearview Hotel Capital LLC, JLL secured a five-year, fixed-rate loan through a low-cost, life insurance-based lending group offering highly favorable financing terms. The property features suites with … [Read more...]

The Nittany Lion Inn at Penn State University, a joint partnership with Rockbridge and Scholar Hotels, recently reopened after a complete refresh with new restaurants and decor. The Georgian colonial-style building, which originally opened in 1931, has long been a gathering place for major university events, from pre-game gatherings and post-win celebrations to weddings, corporate events and … [Read more...]

To prepare the ground for the incoming AI Act, the AI Board has started meetings while the AI Office continues its recruitment process. The European Commission is preparing the revision of technical aspects of the Medical Device and the In Vitro Regulation to bring them in line with the AI Act, according to a meeting document seen by Euronews.Further certification rules under the Radio … [Read more...]

Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa has opened in the Disney Springs Resort Area in Lake Buena Vista, FL, following a $25-million renovation and rebranding from the B Resort & Spa. The property is managed by Davidson Hospitality Group. The full-service resort features 394 guestrooms; more than 25,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space; a zero-entry pool and hot tub; and signature … [Read more...]

This October, The Feathers, in the heart of historic Woodstock, reopens following a multi-million pound renovation. Interiors have been reimagined, providing a contemporary twist on the Grade II listed building while maintaining the building's captivating charm. The reopening brings with it The Nest; a distinguished new brasserie and The Aviary Bar; poised to become a local hotspot with an … [Read more...]

Oxfam argues that despite caps introduced in recent years the EU continues to drive demand for food crops and land to be diverted into fuel production, but the biofuel industry continues to insist it is part of the solution to climate change. Governments’ continued reliance on crop-based biofuels to meet European targets for greenhouse gas reduction is exacerbating global food insecurity and … [Read more...]

The joint venture between Smith Hill Capital, the commercial real estate debt investment management business of the Procaccianti Companies, and Bain Capital’s Special Situations team originated a first mortgage financing for the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport. The first mortgage has a total available balance of $57 million. The 305-key property is close to Nashville International … [Read more...]

The U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results than the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through Sept. 7. September 1-7 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 57.8% (-4.2%) ADR: $149.67 (-1.0%) RevPAR: $86.48 (-5.2%) Among the top 25 markets, Houston saw the highest year-over-year increases in occupancy (+8.0% to 57.1%) and RevPAR (+18.5% to … [Read more...]

Radisson Hotel Group has renamed its Prizeotel brand as Prize by Radisson, underlining the affordable high design brand more closely with its parent. The move comes as the group reaffirms its commitment to grow the midscale brand, with the signing of two new sites, in Poland and Germany. The additions take the opened and confirmed pipeline properties to a total of 21, as Prize by Radisson grows … [Read more...]