Spain’s tourism minister has been accused of insensitivity after suggesting that a devastating and ongoing volcanic eruption on the Canary island of La Palma could be used as an “attraction” to lure visitors to the archipelago.more
The United States will reopen in November to air travelers from 33 countries including China, India, Brazil and most of Europe who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the White House said on Monday, easing tough pandemic-related restrictions that started early last year.more
Less than a week after a demoralizing loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Barcelona faltered at Camp Nou again, being held by winless Granada 1-1 in the Spanish league on Monday.more
The rollout of Covid vaccines to health 12 to 15-year-olds has begun in England and Scotland. Invites are also being sent out in Wales this week, while in Northern Ireland the teen vaccinations are likely to be offered from October.more
The cashier at the gas station was shot dead as a result of a dispute over wearing a mask to protect against coronavirus, according to DPA, citing a statement from the German prosecutor’s office.more
Dawid Kownacki suffered a serious injury, which will exclude him from the game for many months - informed the club of the Polish footballer Fortuna Duesseldorf. The 24-year-old attacker has a ruptured collateral ligament in his right knee.more
Rich countries need to do more - including financially - to help developing countries cut carbon emissions, says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. But he warned that the chance of an agreement on this matter before the COP26 summit is 60%.more
The new Airbus A220 consumes about 25 percent. less fuel than the planes of the previous generation and - which is related to it - emits into the atmosphere by 25 percent. less CO2, said head of product marketing at Airbus Antonio Da Costa.more
Talks are underway regarding the announced increases in fees for servicing air operations, it may be possible to reduce them a bit, said Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Marcin Horała in Katowice yesterday. Industry representatives, including the head of Ryanair, called for a reduction in increases and the differences between their rates.more