Venice is preparing for two big waves of tourists on the long weekend in connection with the Liberation Day on April 25 and on the next one, on the occasion of May 1. The city authorities forecast an influx of tens of thousands of people. Meanwhile, the local tourism and catering industry is struggling with a labor shortage.more
The companies of two Russian oligarchs earn a fortune in the Polish construction sector. They supply not only roofing, but also mineral wool. The ingredients needed for their production are imported from Russia, as reported in the latest issue of "Gazeta Polska".more
On Sunday 23 April, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, invites Londoners and visitors to the capital to enjoy an afternoon of free, family-friendly entertainment in Trafalgar Square to mark St George’s Day.more
A Scottish runner has been stripped of third place in an ultramarathon after data showed she had used a vehicle for part of the course, the director of the 80km Manchester to Liverpool run has said.more
More than two million children in England are living in overcrowded accommodation with little or no personal space, while some 300,000 share beds with family members, new analysis suggests. The BBC has spoken to two families struggling to cope because they do not have enough space. more
Tougher measures are needed to tackle the highest level of alcohol-related deaths for more than a decade, medical experts have said. More than 30 charities and public health bodies called for better access to recovery services and an increase in the minimum price of alcohol.more
The news about the withdrawal of Lillehammer in the preliminary FIS calendar moved the Norwegian World Cup organizers, who announced that they would fight to the end to restore the hill to the cycle and save the format of the Raw Air tournament, played on four venues.more
The dispute over Ukrainian grain shows how much the Brussels Eurocracy does not understand the Eastern European Member States and that if it does not change its approach, it may even lead to the collapse of the European Union, says Prof. Andrew Tettenborn from Swansea University.more
US President Joe Biden's policy is supported by 39 percent. Americans, Reuters reports today, presenting a survey conducted by Ipsos. In March, this indicator was 42 percent, in mid-2022 - 36 percent. and it was the lowest support for Biden during his presidency.more
Negotiations on the return of Russian clubs and national teams to international competitions between the Russian Federation (RFU) and the European Football Union (UEFA) are difficult, said RFU general secretary Maxim Mitrofanov.more
The Netherlands introduces a ban on online gambling advertising on television, radio and billboards - decided the government of Prime Minister Marek Rutte. The ban will come into force on July 1 and aims to prevent gambling addiction among young internet users.more
The UK’s first ‘e-cycling proficiency course’ is launching in London - as research shows the majority of Brits feel uncomfortable biking in city centres.more
Lina Souloukou has become the general director of the Italian top-flight club AS Roma, where Nicola Zalewski plays. According to local media, Zbigniew Boniek was among the candidates, but the vice-president of UEFA had previously denied these reports.more
88 percent According to a poll published today by Le Figaro, the French claim that despite the protests that have been going on across the country since January, the pension reform will come into force.more
"Coronation Kish" with a specially developed filling of spinach, broad beans and tarragon will be the official dish served throughout Great Britain during meetings where the inhabitants of the Isles will celebrate the coronation of the new ruler. The recipe for this dish was personally chosen by King Charles and his wife Camilla.more
AC Milan and Real Madrid have advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions League. The Milanese, having one advance goal from a week ago, drew 1:1 with Napoli, in which Piotr Zieliński played. The "royals" beat Chelsea 2-0 for the second time, this time in London.more
New York City has the world's largest concentration of millionaires. With a result of 340 thousand. This American city is ahead of, among others, Tokyo (290,300) and the San Francisco Bay Area (285,000).more
Scotland's new First Minister (Prime Minister) Humza Yousaf outlined his government's priorities for the next three years, but the speech was overshadowed by the arrest of another prominent member of the ruling Scottish National Party (SNP).more
One in ten employees in the Netherlands feel discriminated against because of their skin colour, origin, age and gender, according to the latest report by the Netherlands Statistics Office (CBS).more
Iga Świątek, last year's winner of the tennis French Open and the US Open, was on the list of nominees for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Award in the "Sportswoman of the Year" category. The awards gala will take place on May 8 in Paris.more
The cost of British food staples such as cheese, white bread and porridge oats have soared – with one brand of cheddar increasing by 80 per cent in one year.
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In the next ten years, 40 per cent of Canadian farmers will retire, and this means that a 'green revolution' is needed in Canadian agriculture, wrote Canada's largest bank, the Royal Bank of Canada, in its latest report.more
