Travellers with the pass can take an unlimited number of trips with no time restrictions. Rail travel is all the rage this summer and Portugal is getting on board with a new offer.The European nation introduced a rail pass on 1 August that allows passengers unlimited monthly train travel for €49.It joins other countries including Germany and Spain that have already launched money-saving rail … [Read more...]
The revolution will not be televised: Inside the hotels removing TVs from their rooms
With more ways to consume content than ever, the future of the hotel TV is at risk. These hoteliers think so, and it’s about more than cutting costs. Most of us would agree that in 2023, finding a TV in your hotel room is a pretty safe assumption. Whether it’s a one-star motel or a five-star resort, a flat-screen is all but guaranteed. But are things changing? With the rise of streaming … [Read more...]
Fact check: Will Mexico’s new army-run airline feature soldiers as flight attendants?
By Euronews Travel with APTN Published on 11/08/2023 - 13:04•Updated 13:05 Mexico promises its new Mexicana airline will offer cheap tickets and new routes. Mexico is launching its army-run 'Mexicana' airline in September.The country's armed forces are becoming increasingly … [Read more...]
Culture Re-View: Happy 50th Birthday to Hip-Hop!
It’s been 50 years since hip-hop was born. It’s nigh on impossible to encompass half a century of a musical genre, especially one as rich and which has an entire universe. It’s not just about the music, but also a language, an attitude, politics, literature... An entire culture – a broad, innovative and polyglot one, which is in constant flux.So, while you appreciate our chronological … [Read more...]
Does the EU want to ban mushroom picking in Poland?
A member of Poland’s ruling party is claiming the EU is trying to ban the “basic freedom” of mushroom picking in the country. Is this another election stunt or are the claims legitimate? The Polish government organised so-called "family picnics" across the country recently to reinforce their key electoral promise of protecting and nurturing the country’s traditional unions.At another event, … [Read more...]
Watch: heat reaches 46°C in Valencia, Spain
Updated: 10/08/2023 - 20:34 A heatwave hits Valencia, in the east of Spain, with temperatures climbing to 46º Celsius in the city centre. A heatwave hits Valencia, in the east of Spain, with temperatures climbing to 46º Celsius in the city centre. The local government opened a special shelter for homeless people to … [Read more...]
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: New favourites and shock exits
Few could have predicted the eight teams still standing when the Women's World Cup kicked off three weeks ago in Australia and New Zealand. In partnership with Media City Qatar. It's been hailed as the tournament of surprises, as few could have predicted the eight teams still standing when the Women's World Cup kicked off three weeks ago in Australia and New Zealand.The two nations are … [Read more...]
Ecowas orders deployment of force to restore constitutional order in Niger
West Africa leaders have directed the deployment of a ‘standby force’ to restore democracy in Niger after the coup. Ecowas orders deployment of force to restore constitutional order in Niger. West Africa leaders have directed the deployment of a ‘standby force’ to restore democracy in Niger after the coup.Our journalists are working on this story and will update as soon as more information … [Read more...]
War in Ukraine: Wagner troops could be leaving Belarus
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports that a Russian insider source claims Wagner forces are conducting their first stage of withdrawal from Belarus Speculation about the Wagner Group’s withdrawal from Belarus suggest that aspects of the deal between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin following Wagner’s armed rebellion in June have … [Read more...]
Bulgarian mayor arrested in EU fraud probe into €169,000 in subsidies
A crowd of supporters gave their backing to Valentin Dimitrov, who denies the charges, when he emerged from police headquarters in Dobrich, Bulgaria. Protestors in a town near Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast say their mayor has been unfairly targeted in a criminal enquiry into misuse of EU funds.Valentin Dimitrov, who is the mayor of General Toshevo in Dobrich province, was bailed after appearing … [Read more...]
‘It wrote me a new life’: Meet the Mexican woman who opened her heart to hummingbirds
The 73-year-old has turned her home into a clinic for hundreds of the tiny birds, which face numerous threats in Mexico City. Gently holding a baby hummingbird between her hands, Catia Lattouf says, “Hello, cute little guy. Are you very hungry?”It’s the newest patient at her apartment in Mexico City where she has nursed hundreds of the tiny birds back to health over the past decade.Under … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | August 10th – Evening
Top News Stories Today Updated: 10/08/2023 - 18:27 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...]
The Leaning Tower of Pisa celebrates its 850th birthday
Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, together with the whole of Pisa's Piazza del Duomo, the tower is a fundamental example of the Romanesque style, in particular Pisan Romanesque, and a fine example of medieval engineering. The Tower of Pisa, one of the most admired and famous buildings in the world, has kicked off its 850th birthday celebrations after the laying of its first stone on … [Read more...]
Tottenham and Bayern Munich agree €110 fee for Harry Kane
By Euronews with Agencies Published on 10/08/2023 - 17:36 Kane, aged 30, has one year left on his contract with Spurs and must now make a decision about whether or not to leave. Tottenham and Bayern have reportedly reached an agreement regarding the transfer of Harry Kane - for a deal worth more than 100 million euros - and now … [Read more...]
The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger and Keith Richards get their very own hometown statues
Sympathy For The Statues. Statues of Rolling Stones legends Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have been unveiled in their hometown of Dartford, UK.The bronze sculptures were designed by artist Amy Goodman, who is a fan of the band, and aimed to capture the same energy and intensity that they bring to each of their performances.The final result shows Jagger mid-stride with his trademark lip-purse, … [Read more...]
AI a threat to humanity? This new algorithm just detected a killer asteroid threatening Earth
HelioLinc3D, an asteroid discovery algorithm designed for the Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile, has identified its first potentially hazardous Earth-bound asteroid. While artificial intelligence (AI) has generally been hailed as a means of improving our daily lives, some experts have warned about the potential existential threat it poses to humanity. Or does it?A new AI-powered algorithm has … [Read more...]
Italy suspends ‘golden visas’ for Russians and Belarusians more than a year after EU recommendation
The European Commission recommended that EU nations suspend their investor visa programmes in March 2022. Italy has suspended its golden visa programme for Russian and Belarusian citizens, the country’s Business Ministry has announced on its website.Italian media reports that it made the decision in mid-July - more than a year after the European Commission recommended the move following … [Read more...]
Lizzo: More complaints revealing 'politics-as-PR' as a double-edged sword
One week after Lizzo was sued for sexual harassment, more ex-dancers are apparently coming forward. Is it time for celebrities to give up politics as PR? The popular 'body positivity' icon was slapped with a 37-page lawsuit last week in which former employees accuse her of sexual harassment and, most paradoxically, body-shaming. Now, a further six former employees have weighed in … [Read more...]
Italy flight price cap: Where will it apply and will it really make airfares cheaper?
Ryanair's CEO has branded Italy’s flight price cap as ‘ridiculous and illegal’. The Italian government plans to cap domestic flight prices to protect consumers from soaring inflation.The price of flights has increased dramatically over the last year. Pent-up demand and inflated fuel prices are partly to blame for the sudden spike in costs. But the algorithms airlines use to determine ticket … [Read more...]
Sustainability: Star of the Catwalk at Copenhagen Fashion Week 2023
With the fashion industry a leading cause of the climate crisis and a call for sustainability being more important than ever, Copenhagen Fashion Week's focus on ecologically sound fashion gives a glimmer of hope towards a brighter future. Today sees the end of one of the biggest fashion events in Northern Europe and the fifth in the global fashion week cycle: Copenhagen Fashion … [Read more...]