Eleventh National Selection Conference of European Youth Parliament Azerbaijan commences in Baku

Baku, August 9, AZERTAC The 11th National Selection Conference of the European Youth Parliament (EYP) Azerbaijan officially kicked off in Baku on August 8. The first day of the conference was traditionally marked by the Recognition and Team...

Italy Spends a Decade Building Suspension Bridge to Sicily

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Italian government has received approval to build the world's longest suspension bridge. The bridge connecting the mainland to Sicily will span over three kilometers. Proposed since 1969, the plan to build a bridge over the...

Dangote Refinery Begins Phased Receipt Of 4, 000 CNG Trucks

The Dangote Refinery has commenced phased receipt of the 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks as its petroleum products distribution operations are expected to kick off across the country. The development forms part of the company’s logistics...

Germany, long opposed to E.U. pressure on Israel, suspends arms shipments

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz briefs the media after a meeting of Germany's Security Cabinet at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) BRUSSELS - Germany, a staunch supporter of Israel and its...

Orderbook: 7 Cruise Ships Still Set to Enter Service in 2025

Seven more cruise ships are still set to debut before the end of the year, building on seven that have already entered service. Cruise Industry News looks at some key details of the newbuilds, as well as their itineraries and planned debut dates....

Jags Aviation expands fleet to boost commercial travel

Jags Aviation, owned by businessman Brian Tiwarie, has introduced two new Tecnam P2012 traveller aircraft, a move that is expected to boost the country’s commercial travel. A brief ceremony to mark the official addition of the two aircraft, which...

This charming Ontario town with European vibes is home to Canada's 'largest' freshwater pool

European charm, old-world streets and a dreamy swimming hole await in this small Ontario town. With its picturesque downtown and serene riverbank views, this spot is a summer gem where you can unwind and soak up some sun. If you're looking for a...

Italy grounds migrant rescue charity plane for first time under new rules

We ditched the UK to buy a three-bedroom house in Bulgaria - our property cost us less than a train ticket in Britain and we save loads on bills

A family-of-five ditched the UK for Bulgaria after realising they could buy a home in the Balkan country for less than the price of an annual season train ticket in Britain. In addition to cheaper properties, the family's adopted nation offered...

Which country flies the most? Where are people going? And in which planes? 2024 aviation stats revealed

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In our roundup of travel news this week: the secret tunnel city underneath Rome, China’s “8D city” where trains pass through walls, plus a new report reveals the world’s busiest flight routes, biggest aviation...

Trout Whisperer It’s gentler in Spain...

Four years ago this summer, we all got together and reroofed the cabin. Off went the mossy green shingles, on went the new forest green ribbed metal. Roof shines like crazy when the sun’s shining, but that’s not today, today the rain is casting...

536 Drones Spotted Over Germany in Three Months

Between January and March, 536 unidentified reconnaissance drones were spotted over Germany, monitoring military and critical infrastructure. This is reported by Bild. During this period, 270 incidents involving 536 drones were recorded. In at...

Britain has become a country in which secrecy flourishes and free speech is under threat… JD Vance is right

Cry freedom BRITAIN has become a country in which secrecy flourishes and free speech is under threat. So we owe thanks to US Vice-President JD Vance for pointing this out to Foreign Secretary David Lammy yesterday. 1 US Vice-President JD Vance has...

The UK seaside city named one of the cheapest city breaks in Europe

Blackpool has been named one of the most affordable destinations in Europe, according to new research that pits the UK’s favourite seaside resorts against some of the continent’s biggest holiday hotspots. The study, carried out by credit card...

Baltic index gains on higher capesize, supramax rates

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, rose for a third consecutive session on Friday, steered by gains in the capesize and supramax segments. * The main index BDI, which...

Strict post-Brexit rules for British tourists travelling to EU set to come into force

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Report states Western European companies over-dependent on great US tech

(MENAFN) A new study by Swiss cloud firm Proton warns that Western European nations allied with the U.S. are overly dependent on American digital services, putting sensitive data at strategic risk. According to the report, 74% of publicly listed...

Gaza faces starvation, reluctant Germany starts to curb support for Israel

Israel's actions won't achieve its stated war goals: Friedrich Merz. Images of starving children are chipping away at decades of policy. Move reflects hardening mood in Germany, critical public opinion. BERLIN: The worsening humanitarian crisis in...

European Commission published new guidelines for Turin-Lyon link

The European Commission (EC) adopted a new implementing decision regarding the Turin-Lyon project, a key cross-border rail project along the TEN-T Mediterranean Corridor. “As a result of this act, for the first time all sections of the...

Disney Cruise Ceremony Kicks Off Fourth Wish Class Ship Construction

Disney Cruise Line has officially commenced construction on its fourth Wish-class ship at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The milestone was celebrated with a traditional steel-cutting ceremony, marking the beginning of a vessel set...