Jamaica’s Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has challenged the Ministry of Tourism to work closely with tourism partners to significantly boost tourist arrivals and strengthen linkages with other sectors, in particular agriculture. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Carlisle Bay Antigua Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary Milestone
Since opening in December 2003, Carlisle Bay, Antigua is honoured to have provided over 650,000 guests with an extraordinary Antiguan experience, in addition to remaining a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
€21 Bratwurst and €10 glühwein: Locals say they have been priced out of Christmas markets
From Budapest to Edinburgh, Europe’s Christmas markets are getting ‘outrageously’ expensive. In some parts of Europe, high prices and Christmas markets go hand in hand. But in others, this year’s soaring costs have come as a shock.A 2023 survey crowned Budapest’s Christmas market the best in Europe - but with €21 hot dogs on the menu, enthusiasm is starting to wane.With average wages below … [Περισσότερα...]
Twitter rival Threads launches in Europe as the bloc’s Big Tech rules come into play
The reason why it took five months longer to launch in Europe is reportedly blamed on the bloc’s Digital Markets Act. Meta’s Threads, a rival to Twitter, is now available in the European Union following a delay, reportedly due to the bloc's rules against Big Tech. “Today we’re opening Threads to more countries in Europe,” Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday on the … [Περισσότερα...]
One storm away from total obliteration: Inside the Mexican town that’s being swallowed by the sea
In the shadow of Mexico’s oil industry, a fishing community has been lost to the rising seas. “I would go to sleep listening to the sea’s noise. I would tell him [the sea] I know I’m going to miss you because with that noise you taught me how to love you.”When the flood came for Eglisa Arias Arias’ house, she asked the sea for enough time to collect her things, and it gave her that.“And so, … [Περισσότερα...]
France proposed tax on music streaming services
Music stakeholders in France support the proposed tax which is meant to fund investment in the industry. France will introduce a new tax on music streaming platforms in 2024. President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that the country will tax companies like Spotify “based on a very low rate of levy on the turnover of the streaming platforms.”Exact details on the proposed tax have not … [Περισσότερα...]
Everything you need to know about Serbia elections
The Serbian Parliament has 250 seats, and incumbent President Aleksandar Vučić will face off against his main opposition rivals from a right-wing bloc, and Belgrade Mayor Dragan Djilas. Serbia goes to the polls on Sunday 17 December in early parliamentary elections for the People’s Assembly of Serbia and for the provincial parliament of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina. People … [Περισσότερα...]
We should stand with Ukraine not just in spirit — but by welcoming it into the EU
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Ukraine's accession to the EU is a matter of environmental justice, recognition of heroism, and acknowledgement of a shared future, Margot Wällstrom, Heidi Hautala and Mary Robinson write. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is not only … [Περισσότερα...]
Danish police arrest several people suspected of planning terror attacks
It comes only two days after the Netherlands announced it raised its terrorism threat level to 'substantial' Danish police detained several people on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks.The arrests were made in coordinated operations across the country, police said.Authorities haven't specified the number of arrests, however a press briefing scheduled for 13.00CET is expected … [Περισσότερα...]
ChatGPT owner OpenAI strikes deal with news publishers to use content to train its AI
“We want to explore the opportunities of AI-empowered journalism — to bring quality, societal relevance and the business model of journalism to the next level,” said Axel Springer CEO. News content from Politico, Business Insider and other European outlets will be used to build OpenAI’s artificial intelligence systems after the start-up reached an agreement with the media multinational Axel … [Περισσότερα...]
Watch the moment Oprah Winfrey's portrait is unveiled at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
Updated: 14/12/2023 - 12:14 Oprah Winfrey commissioned portrait artist Shawn Michael Warren to paint her portrait after seeing one of his latest works he helped co-create: a life-size mural of Winfrey in Chicago's West loop. Source: euronews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Spanish scientist's help key to overturning conviction of Australia's 'worst female serial killer'
Kathleen Folbigg and her legal team are now seeking 'substantial' compensation from the state government for the years she has spent in prison. Twenty years after a jury found Kathleen Folbigg guilty of murdering her four children, an Australian appeals court has decided to acquit her and overturn her conviction.Folbigg, now 55, was already pardoned by the New South Wales state government and … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek authorities accused of insufficient investigation into fatal migrant boat sinking
Greek authorities are under scrutiny from international human rights groups as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch accuse them of inadequately investigating the circumstances surrounding a migrant boat sinking that claimed the lives of hundreds six months ago. In a joint report released on Thursday, leading international human rights groups, Amnesty International and Human Rights … [Περισσότερα...]
UK retailer Tesco recalls potentially moth-filled Christmas stuffing
The supermarket giant has warned its Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Mix is “unsafe to eat” as it may contain moths. UK supermarket Tesco has apologised to customers after disclosing that its Finest Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Mix 130g, with a best before date of September 2024, may contain moths.In a message to customers published on the Food Standards Agency website, Tesco said: "Please do … [Περισσότερα...]
Norway's central bank hikes its key interest rate once again
The Norwegian national bank has raised the interest rate once again with future economic developments remaining uncertain. Norway's central bank has once again raised its key interest rate, from 4.25% to 4.5% for the the fourteenth time in two years.Norges Bank said in an announcement that the 0.25% increase is necessary to mitigate the risk of prolonged high inflation.“We see that the economy … [Περισσότερα...]
Eleven injured in Russian drone and missile strike on southern Ukraine
This latest Russian attack comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with EU leaders in Brussels to discuss accession to the bloc and financial aid. Ukraine said on Thursday that at least one civilian died and 11 others were injured in an overnight Russian strike on the southern Odesa region. Three children were among those injured. The Ukrainian military said it had … [Περισσότερα...]
'I was heartbroken': People in relationships with AI avatars on dealing with grief of losing them
People are building meaningful relationships with virtual avatars, but the unreliable services hosting them mean they could "die" at any point. Sophia was the girl of Cody’s dreams. She had a freckled face, dark hair, and enjoyed writing horror and mystery novels. For months, they went everywhere together, divulging their most intimate thoughts and nicknaming one another Sopiecake and … [Περισσότερα...]
Nurses salaries across Europe: Which countries have the highest and lowest wages?
Following a series of strikes across Europe in 2023, nurses in the UK and Italy are expected to continue taking to the streets in 2024 for better pay and work conditions. Healthcare expenditure increased across Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates it dropped in 2022. Whether healthcare workers - and nurses, in … [Περισσότερα...]
Swiss central bank holds interest rate steady as inflation eases
The move comes on a busy day of central bank action in Europe, with the Bank of England, European Central Bank and Norges Bank announcing whether they will amend their own rates. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has once again decided to leave its policy interest rate unchanged at 1.75%, as analysts expected, citing easing inflationary pressure yet lingering unpredictability in the global … [Περισσότερα...]
Air Europa passengers able to digitally verify passports with Amadeus Travel Ready
Air Europa is deploying Amadeus Travel Ready by Traveller ID, a full suite of innovative products making travel easier by automating and digitising the document verification process. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
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