Airbnb safety reviews can turn off some travellers. Could increased transparency help?
Airbnb safety reviews can influence bookings, new study shows Read More
Germany’s energy transition: Are costs for customers spiralling out of control?
Germany’s municipal authorities are making preparations to phase out gas for central heating. At the same time, the Federal Ministry of Economics wants to rely on gas more to generate…
Putin says Russia will not cave under US sanctions, Trump replies ‘we will see’
Russia’s president downplayed the latest US sanctions as an “unfriendly act” which he claims would not have much impact on Russia’s economy or its stance on Moscow’s war in Ukraine.…
Kim Jong-un inaugurates ‘sacred’ memorial for North Korean soldiers killed in Kursk
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un said military brotherhood between his country and Russia would “advance non-stop,” the state-run KCNA news agency reported. Read more at Read More
A shift in food taxes could cut emissions and make diets healthier, researchers say
Putting a tax on climate-intensive food could reduce impact, new study showsRead More
Lost and found: Picasso painting discovered in Madrid after exhibition transfer confusion
Heard the one about the Picasso painting meant to be moved from Madrid but didn’t make it to the removal lorry? Well, Spanish police have now found ‘Still Life with…
At least three killed in hand grenade attack at northern Ukraine train station
In addition to the three victims, the attacker who triggered the explosive device also died of his injuries in an ambulance, the State Border Guard Service said on Friday. Read…
World Travel Awards: Portugal voted ‘Best Destination in Europe’ for 2025
Several destinations in Portugal were also recognised, such as Lisbon, Porto and Madeira. Read More
Plant and animal extinctions slow but experts warn human activity still poses ‘significant’ risks
Researchers have warned that the findings should not be used as a ‘carte blanche’ for destructive human behaviour.Read More
Graffiti gains support in Guinea’s capital
A large mural in Conakry has become a new landmark in the city, created by graffiti artist Omar Diaw of the collective Guinea Ghetto Graff. Read more at Read More