The '11 Minutes' and 'The Funeral' singer announced his £49.50 (€58) festival with a free show in Camden Market. Fed up with inflated, inaccessible ticket prices, English recording artist YUNGBLUD is launching his own budget-friendly music festival."Bludfest" is set to take place on 11 August in the Iconic Milton Keynes Bowl, which in the past has hosted the likes of David Bowie, and Green … [Read more...]
Archives for 25/03/2024
What is the ‘Taylor Swift effect’ and how is it changing the way Brazil copes with heatwaves?
The death of Ana Clara Benevides during a heat wave in November has led to almost 100 bills aiming to enshrine water access into law. Brazilian climatologist Núbia Beray Armond had been sounding the alarm about Rio de Janeiro's need for an extreme heat plan including water distribution for years. Interest was tepid until a disastrous Taylor Swift concert - and now Beray Armond's … [Read more...]
Barcelona is increasing its tourist tax next week – here’s how much you’ll have to pay from April
The Spanish city first introduced an extra tourist tax in 2012 to attract ‘quality’ tourism. Barcelona’s tourist tax is set to rise once again on 1 April.Since 2012, the visitor hotspot has added an extra fee on top of the region-wide tourist tax.In 2022, city authorities announced that the fee would be increased over the next two years.The city’s surcharge varies depending on the type of … [Read more...]
Rebel Wilson names Sacha Baron Cohen as 'asshole' she has written about in upcoming memoir
Rebel Wilson's book, "Rebel Rising" comes out next month - in which she names and shames a highly regarded British comedian, who is allegedly threatening her. Australian actress and comedian Rebel Wilson, best known for her roles in Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids and Jojo Rabbit, has written a chapter in her upcoming book about "a massive asshole" she had previously worked with in Hollywood - … [Read more...]
Four Seasons appoints Sudhakar Veluru
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has appointed Sudhakar Veluru as the company’s new EVP/chief information technology officer (CITO). He joins the Four Seasons executive leadership team reporting to Alejandro Reynal, president/CEO, Four Seasons. “We are excited to welcome Sudhakar at this important time in Four Seasons information technology transformation,” said Reynal. … [Read more...]
Sagrada Familia 'will be finished to mark 100th anniversary of Gaudi's death'
Architects say the Sagrada Familia could finally be finished in 2026 but controversy over its extension remains unsolved. The world's most famous unfinished building may finally be completed after architects said that the basilica would be finished by 2026, marking the centenary of the death of the Sagrada Familia's creator, Antoní Gaudí. Esteve Camps, the president of the organisation in … [Read more...]
26 Best Things To Do In Oaxaca, Mexico in 2024
Oaxaca isn’t at the top of most people’s Mexico travel itineraries, but it should be. Located in the south of Mexico, close the Pacific Ocean, Oaxaca is a city where ancient traditions flawlessly blend with modern life. It’s a place where you can discover indigenous Mexican culture by touring ancient ruins and visiting some of the best natural landmarks in Mexico. Oaxaca is also one of Mexico’s … [Read more...]
LuxUrban adds Kimberly K. Schaefer to board
LuxUrban Hotels Inc., a hospitality company which utilizes an asset-light business model to lease entire hotels on a long-term basis in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, has appointed Kimberly (Kim) K. Schaefer, a 30-year real estate and hospitality industry veteran and the former CEO of Great Wolf Resorts, to the company’s board of directors. From 2020-2024, Schaefer was the CEO of … [Read more...]
Boeing CEO to depart in leadership shakeup after five turbulent years for company
Boeing's reputation has been rocked by plane crashes and manufacturing defects since 2018. The top executive at embattled plane maker Boeing will step down this year amid a broader shakeup of the company’s top leadership, capping a tumultuous five-plus years that has shaken faith in one of the US’s most storied manufacturers.The company has come under intense scrutiny over its manufacturing … [Read more...]
Bill Tennis, DiamondRock EVP/general counsel, to retire
DiamondRock Hospitality Company, a lodging-focused real estate investment trust that owns a portfolio of 36 hotels and resorts in the U.S., has revealed that Bill Tennis, its longtime EVP/general counsel, will retire effective June 30. Tennis, who joined the company in 2010, has played a leading role in representing the company in many of its strategic decisions and has been a trusted advisor to … [Read more...]
Leaders call for unified response to worldwide problems at Baku Global Forum
Serving and former leaders met under the principles of solidarity, equality and inclusivity to exchange and find global solutions to global problems. World leaders, decision-makers and policymakers came together at the 11th Global Baku Forum in Azerbaijan to discuss shared concerns.President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed over four current and 40 former presidents and prime ministers. “If … [Read more...]
Choice Hotels promotes Sireesha Kunduri
Choice Hotels International Inc. has promoted Sireesha Kunduri to chief of product engineering. In her new role, Kunduri will head up the software product delivery functions within Choice’s technology team in support of its portfolio of hotel brands, revenue management, membership rewards and more. She joined the company in 2016 as director, engineering and was promoted to VP, engineering in … [Read more...]
The Xenomorphs are back: Here’s everything you need to know about ‘Alien: Romulus’
The Ridley Scott and James Cameron-approved new chapter in the Alien franchise heads to cinemas this summer. And the new teaser looks very promising. Here’s everything you need to know about one of the most anticipated blockbusters of 2024. The seventh film in the Alien franchise – if you don’t count the two Alien vs. Predator crossover films - is creeping nearer, and the release of a new … [Read more...]
Balloons, blooms and ballet: The Turkish festivals not to miss in 2024
Türkiye’s eclectic collection of festivals offers visitors a valuable insight into the colourful history of the country. 1 Balloon Festival in CappadociaCappadocia’s rugged moonscape valleys are one of Türkiye’s most iconic vistas and it’s thanks in no small part to the hundreds of multi-coloured balloons, which fill the region’s skies every year. Each July, the town of Ürgüp hosts the iconic … [Read more...]
Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing of Yugoslavia
Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing of what was then Yugoslavia. On Sunday, demonstrators gathered in Belgrade to commemorate the 25th anniversary of NATO's aerial bombing campaign against Yugoslavia in 1999. The gathering took place outside the former army headquarters, which bore the scars of the bombardment that halted Serbia’s crackdown on ethnic Albanian separatists, ending … [Read more...]
Apple, Facebook, Google investigated under Brussels’ Digital Markets Act
The probes come days after new rules to curb the power of dominant online platforms took effect. The European Commission today (25 March) opened non-compliance investigations into Apple, Meta, and Google’s parent company Alphabet, just a few weeks after new EU market-dominance rules extended to cover online giants.The EU executive is looking at whether Google’s search results favour its own … [Read more...]
What does Putin’s farcical ‘re-election’ mean for 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. Appeasement is off the table. Europe needs to unite and get serious about the truly existential threat that Putin’s brutal regime poses, Michael Emerson writes. Vladimir Putin now adds another six years to his reign in the Kremlin after … [Read more...]
COBRADOR ISLAND: Travel Guide + How to get there
Touring Cobrador Island In Romblon Table of Contents Situated along the coast of Romblon Bay in the town of Romblon, is an island that has fine white sand, crushed corrals and crystal clear waters. Romblon is known as the capital of the province of Romblon and this is where you can find Cobrador Island also locally known as Nogoso Island. A local kid inside the Bamboo Cottage During our … [Read more...]
EU to Russia: Don't use Moscow attack as pretext to intensify war on Ukraine
Brussels has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin not to use the Moscow terror attack as a pretext to intensify his war against Ukraine. A spokesperson of the European Commission said on Monday that the European Union is "naturally concerned" by Russian officials' allegations that Kyiv was involved in Friday's shooting at a concert venue, which killed at least 137 and left more than 180 … [Read more...]
WATCH: Russia flaunts military helicopters in Ukraine
Updated: 25/03/2024 - 13:32 On Monday, Russia's Defense Ministry unveiled footage purporting to show "army aviation crews successfully executing a combat mission" in Ukraine's eastern Kupyansk district. On Monday, Russia's Defense Ministry unveiled footage purporting to show "army aviation crews successfully executing a … [Read more...]
French police use 'aggressive' tactics against migrant boats: Footage
Images have emerged showing French police using "aggressive tactics" in attempts to deter migrant boats from reaching the United Kingdom. Video footage has surfaced showing French police employing what has been labelled as "aggressive tactics" in attempts to deter migrant boats from crossing the English Channel.The footage, obtained and released by Lighthouse Reports in collaboration with Le … [Read more...]
Everything we know about the world's first Dragon Ball theme park set to open in Saudi Arabia
The park will include seven different themed lands, including Capsule Corporation and Beerus' Planet. Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to build a gigantic theme park inspired by the beloved Japanese animated series Dragon Ball, near Riyadh. The ambitious venture marks the world's first theme park dedicated to the immensely popular media franchise. Spanning an ginormous half a million … [Read more...]
China chips away at use of Intel and AMD units in government computers
The step comes as Beijing adopts new rules to replace foreign technology with its own. China is phasing out US microprocessors from government computers and servers, according to a report in the Financial Times. The move will include ones from Intel and AMD, as well as Microsoft's Windows operating system, the report said. From this year onwards, government agencies above local level … [Read more...]
Hilton buys Graduate Hotels
Hilton has agreed to acquire the Graduate Hotels brand, adding a new lifestyle offering to its portfolio. The hotel giant will pay USD210m for Graduate, taking on 33 operational hotels, and two pipeline properties. With Hilton’s backing, the Graduate brand is set to grow internationally and has the potential, Hilton believes, to build into a global brand of up to 500 hotels. Currently there are 31 … [Read more...]
Chinese battery maker plans to build UK’s biggest gigafactory
EVE Energy has allegedly pledged an initial £1.2 billion to create a battery plant on the outskirts of Coventry, England. Some 6,000 jobs could be created if Chinese battery manufacturer EVE Energy goes ahead with proposals to build a gigafactory in central England.The plant, backed by an initial £1.2 billion (€1.4 billion) of investment, would become a central component of the UK’s Centre of … [Read more...]
Do smartphones threaten our physical health? Here's what we know about their impact
A sports doctor writes in his book that smartphones are a problem for our physical health and recommends that people try to reduce their screen time. Two years ago, a doctor in Brest, France launched a campaign to attempt to get people to put down their smartphones.The challenge was carried out among a self-selected group already ready to reduce the time they spent on their phones.Yet Yannick … [Read more...]
A musical muse’s memorabilia: Pattie Boyd’s personal collection sells for €3.2 million at auction
Pattie Boyd’s collection blew past pre-sale estimates. It included letters, photos and artwork that gave insight into her life and infamous love triangle with George Harrison and Eric Clapton. The much-anticipated auction for Pattie Boyd’s personal collection of clothing, artwork, photographs and love letters drew to a close over the weekend, bringing in a show-stopping €3.29 million in … [Read more...]
Legoland builds in 'surge pricing' for visitors
Merlin joins in criticism of the UK government for failing to bring back a tax cut for overseas visitors, saying it makes it hard to plan big investments. Prices at some of the UK's most popular tourist attractions are set to rise peak-time visits.Merlin Entertainments, the company which owns Legoland, Sea Life and Madame Tussauds, says it is building a "dynamic pricing model" that means … [Read more...]
Are water cycles the missing piece of the climate crisis puzzle?
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Climate models are based largely on extrapolating fossil fuel emissions. But is a missing critical factor linked to plants and water making things worse, Eurof Uppington writes. When we talk about the greenhouse effect, we rarely talk about … [Read more...]
Spain reigns supreme in StreetArtCities 2023 Awards celebrating the best murals across the globe
SFHIR's "Fene's Violonchelist" wins Best Mural of the World, a towering ode to music unveiled during the Perla Mural Fest in August 2023. StreetArtCities has unveiled the winners of their Best of 2023 competition, which celebrates the finest street art creations from around the globe. This year, submissions were divided across three unique categories: the Impact Award, Innovation Award, … [Read more...]