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Portugal’s New Village Tourism Rivals Italy’s Albergo Diffuso Hotels
Aldeia da Pedralva Courtesy of HUB “Portugal has a rich tapestry of history woven into its rural landscapes,” says Nuno Constantino, the CEO of the hospitality company HUB. “We have countless villages that have lost their populations to coastal...

Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘We flew down the inner section of the fjord on a broad reach towards the Holnis narrows’
Chris Carr ventures out to visit just a few of the hundreds of Danish islands in the South Funen Archipelago The Danish islands between Jutland, the continental part of Denmark, and Sweden had long been on my wish-list as a charter destination,...

Finally, an Authentic German Session Lager!
Introducing the Hofbräuhaus 3.3 Session Lager – available in 500mL cans and 50L Kegs, this 3.3% unfiltered Larger is a winner! Empire Liquor presents Hofbräu München – The original Brew of Bavarian Kings. Brewed in Munich since 1589 and proudly...

Initial franchise agreement signed for two properties in Austrian alpine resort
Safestay (AIM: SSTY), one of Europe’s largest hostel groups, is pleased to announce the signing of its first franchise agreement as the Group continues to execute against its growth strategy which includes delivering capital-light expansion...

Deserted caravan park remains eerily empty during the height of summer
With temperatures soaring over the last week, holiday parks across the West Country are heaving with visitors. From Cornish coastal gems to breathtaking Cotswolds countryside, such destinations provide the perfect opportunity to explore the...

Paphos promotes beaches, culture and gastronomy in domestic tourism drive
Summer campaign reaches 600,000 potential visitors The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) this week announced that its coordinated summer campaign to attract domestic tourism, which began in May, will conclude on August 14. In its statement, the...

Brain-eating amoeba, Animal blood bank network and India's S&P rating
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national importance. Mains Examination: General Studies-II, III: Health and diseases, Science. What’s the ongoing story: Kerala’s health department has sounded an alert in Kozhikode district after three...

Massive James Baldwin biography digs deep into the romances that shaped his writing
Book Review Baldwin: A Love Story By Nicholas Boggs Farrar, Straus and Giroux: 720 pages, $36 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores In Nicholas Boggs’...

Two firefighters killed in European wildfires
Two firefighters have been killed in Spain and Portugal, authorities said on Monday, as wildfires ravage the Iberian Peninsula during a sweltering heatwave. Both died in road accidents, taking the death toll to two in Portugal and four in Spain...

The Houston Press Announces the 2025 Houston Theater Awards
Theater’s back and Houston’s got it. The 2024-25 Houston theater, and Houston itself, returned in force after the restrictions imposed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The shows had all the provocation, charm, intellect, and humor that...

German tourists abandon Majorca as prices soar
While Majorca is known as one of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits, a huge proportion of the island's tourism also comes from German tourists. For example, Peguera, 17 miles west of Palma, has become a top choice, earning itself the...

Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market was USD 74.8 Million in 2024 and is projected to register a CAGR of 57.5%
(MENAFN- Navistrat Analytics) The growing requirement for CO2 removal in the aviation industry has generated considerable market potential. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), aviation is responsible for 3% of...

Washington German Restaurant Named One of the Best in the U.S.
How do you feel about German cuisine? Bratwurst and schnitzel and potato cakes and pretzels. There's a lot to choose from. Read More: Can You Have Chickens in Your Backyard in Yakima? Maybe not as common as Chinese or Mexican or Japanese...

'We cook all our food with love': Your guide to Black Restaurant Week deals in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Back for its 7th year, Black Restaurant Week 716, hosted by the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals, is highlighting Black-owned businesses around Western New York. Businesses ranging from restaurants and food trucks,...
The Retro Restaurant Trend That's Coming Back Around
Sky City The Sky Tower, in Auckland, New Zealand.Forty-eight floors above the hurly-burly of Times Square, all you can hear is the crackle of ice in a cocktail shaker, the murmur of hushed conversation, and the barely-there tinkle of a baby grand...

Rare Pica Case: Man, Swallows Pen, IV Tubes, and More
Key Takeaways A 33-year-old man with schizophrenia was brought to the emergency department in Curitiba, and strapped to a gurney after swallowing a ballpoint pen and two intravenous (IV) catheters. His medical records showed a history of foreign...

Best German Restaurant In ND Named One Of 50 Best In USA
We love our German cuisine in North Dakota. Especially in western North Dakota, which is more heavily influenced by our German heritage. To be honest, when I moved to Bismarck over 6 years ago, I had never even heard of Knoephla soup,...

Rocket fuel and a billion dreams: The making of Modi's Space superpower
Home News Rocket fuel and a billion dreams: The making of Modi’s Space superpower The transformation of India's space sector between 2014 and 2025 represents much more than technological achievement. Picture this: a country where the Prime...

Why These Secret German Spots Deserve a Place on Your Bucket List
Maybe you’re scrolling through Instagram, seeing the same crowded shots of Neuschwanstein Castle and Brandenburg Gate for the hundredth time, like millions of other tourists. Meanwhile, away from the noise, locals are enjoying a very different...

WMF Professional Coffee Machines wins prestigious German Brand Award for the WMF espresso NEXT campaign
A thoroughly successful campaign Described as a ‘graceful performance’, showcasing a combination of ‘technical perfection’ and ’emotional impact’, as well as a ‘consistent integration of visual and content-driven messaging’, the jury’s verdict of...