U.S. hotel performance showed mixed results from the previous week but positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 6 April. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Avalanche in Austrian Alps kills three Dutch nationals
A group of 17 Dutch climbers, accompanied by four Austrian guides, was heading towards the Martin-Busch-Huette mountain refuge when they were struck by an avalanche. An avalanche near the Austrian ski resort of Soelden on Thursday killed three people from the Netherlands who were on a skiing and hiking trip, authorities said. Another person was rescued and taken to a hospital.Police said a … [Read more...]
Turkish police seize third largest cocaine haul in country's history
Groups monitoring organised crime warn that the country is becoming an entry point for drugs reaching Europe. Turkish police have seized the third largest haul of cocaine in the country’s history, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Thursday.Some 608 kilograms of cocaine, most of it in liquid form, were confiscated in an operation across three provinces, Yerlikaya posted on the social … [Read more...]
Russia launches rocket from Far East space complex
The successful launch of the new heavy-lift rocket comes after two failed attempts earlier this week. Russia on Thursday successfully test-launched a new heavy-lift rocket from its Far Eastern space complex, a lift-off that comes after two aborted attempts earlier this week.The first attempt to launch the Angara-A5 rocket from the Vostochny spaceport on Tuesday was cancelled about two minutes … [Read more...]
Activists with inflatable jet outside EU Parliament demand higher taxes for super-rich
The protest was orchestrated by three major charities and visited by several prominent MEPs. Charities Avaaz, WeMove and Oxfam were joined by several young activists to highlight wealth inequality outside the European Parliament in Brussels. Protesters used an inflatable jet in order to draw attention to the lavish lifestyles of the super-rich. According to a report from Oxfam … [Read more...]
New app launched in Sweden which lets users tip off wrongly parked cars to earn money
A Swedish company has launched a new app which lets its users earn money by reporting wrongly parked cars. A new app lets you report improperly parked cars for money.Swedish company Scout Park has launched a mobile app where you can tip off wrongly parked cars to traffic wardens."Scout Park is a so-called gig economy app that allows anyone over the age of 16 with a Swedish social security … [Read more...]
Swedish app launched where you can tip off wrongly parked cars to earn money
A new app lets you report improperly parked cars for money.Swedish company Scout Park has launched a mobile app where you can tip off wrongly parked cars to traffic wardens."Scout Park is a so-called gig economy app that allows anyone over the age of 16 with a Swedish social security number to earn money by helping parking attendants find people who do not follow the parking rules in the … [Read more...]
WATCH: How football stadiums are designed to serve as multipurpose venues
State-of-the-art multi-functional stadiums are designed to impress more than the average football fan. In the past, older football stadiums were nearly home to a local team and may have prioritised practicality over aesthetics.Today's modern grounds are designed with much more in mind. These new and improved structures are a fusion of innovation, functionality, and sustainability.From the … [Read more...]
Hungary won't rule out using veto during EU Council presidency
Hungary will use its veto power if necessary once it assumes the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. The country is scheduled to take over the Council on 1 July, succeeding Belgium.As presidency holder, Hungary will be in charge of setting the political agenda, moderating talks among member states and representing the institution vis-a-vis the European Parliament and the European … [Read more...]
Massive Russian strike knocks out major power plant in Kyiv region
The latest updates from the war in Ukraine. A Russian strike has effectively destroyed a major power station near Kyiv, dealing a new blow to Ukraine's already badly damaged civilian energy grid.The attack knocked out the entire generative capacity of the Trypillia Thermal Power Plant in the city of Ukrainka in Kyiv Oblast, according to local authorities. It was one of a hail of overnight … [Read more...]
Which countries are home to the most educated people in Europe?
The proportion of the population with a higher education degree is higher in Nordic and Baltic countries, with women overall being the most educated. Population with tertiary education, which is the highest level, considerably varies across Europe, according to the available data. On the average, almost one third aged 25-74 years in the European Union have a higher education degree, … [Read more...]
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Top News Stories Today Updated: 11/04/2024 - 18:12 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Source: euronews.com … [Read more...]
Climate change should be a compulsory subject in all Scottish schools, people’s panel says
A public panel said that it would help young people gain a basic understanding of climate change, energy production, global issues and green job opportunities. Climate change should be a compulsory school subject in Scotland, according to a new report on how the government can better engage with people on the issue.Classes on climate was the top recommendation from a panel made up of 23 … [Read more...]
EU votes in favour of classifying abortion access as a fundamental right
The European Parliament has voted in favour of including access to abortion in the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights. The European Parliament has voted in favour of including access to abortion in the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights.The proposal was approved by 336 votes to 163 against, with support mainly coming from left-wing and centrist members. Hard-left French MEP Manon Aubry … [Read more...]
Lawmakers ditch life-cycle approach to transport emission tally
MEPs, industry and clean transport campaign group at odds over the inclusion of a life-cycle methodology. EU lawmakers rejected the inclusion of a life-cycle assessment methodology to account for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transport sector during a plenary session in Brussels.So-called CountEmissionsEU, the accounting of GHG emissions of transport services law tabled by the European … [Read more...]
To counter Putin's 'Nazi' spiel, Ukraine must include the Roma in its postwar plans
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Ukraine and its allies should ensure that the valuable contributions of Roma communities are recognised and acknowledged in post-war Ukraine by being treated better than in pre-war Ukraine, Željko Jovanović writes. This might not seem the … [Read more...]
Lawmakers seek EU-level regulation of contraceptives, abortion pills
The European Parliament includes contraceptives and abortifacients in its long-awaited position on the new EU pharmaceutical rules, intending for these to be included among items regulated at EU level. In April 2023 the European Commission proposed new pharmaceutical legislation updating an existing 20-year-old measure and designed to offer patients equitable access to medicines and to boost … [Read more...]
Archaeologists uncover extraordinary 1,800-year-old marble head of Apollo in Greece
The ancient marble head is believed to have been repurposed during the medieval era, serving as an embellishment on a fountain in Philippi's town square. Archaeologists from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki recently unearthed a remarkably well-preserved marble head of the Greek god Apollo in the ancient city of Philippi, northwest Greece. Dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E., … [Read more...]
BWH Hotels Shares Eco-Conscious Brand Partnerships
PHOENIX, Arizona—BWH Hotels introduced new eco-conscious brand partnerships while continuing to encourage individual properties to prioritize localized sustainability efforts in their respective markets. Coming into 2024, BWH Hotels announced it would be working with Tesla to install electric vehicle charging stations at properties throughout North America, with installation beginning this year, … [Read more...]
Raines Adds Cambria Charleston Riverview to Management Portfolio
FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines added the Cambria Charleston Riverview to its management portfolio. This 126-room property adds to Raines’ foothold in the Charleston market as the company’s seventh hotel in the area and kicks off its partnership with the hotel’s owner, RREAF Holdings. “For a variety of reasons, we’ve decided to partner with Raines on this property,” said Kip Sowden, chairman … [Read more...]