Aviation Report, August 24, 2019 AirBaltic on Thursday celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way, one of the world’s largest peaceful demonstrations that united the Baltic countries of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania against the Soviet Union in 1989, with an event at its hub in Riga. In commemoration of the event which saw the […]
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‘kulhads’ tea to be served at railway stations, airports, malls across India
Aviation Report India’s pottery industry is likely to get a major boost as transport and MSME minister Nitin Gadkari has written to the commerce minister PiyushGoyal to make use of kulhad mandatory at railway stations, airports, and bus depots. In a letter written to the commerce minister, Nitin Gadkari suggested “use of kulhad mandatory at […]
UK airports set to scrap 100ml liquid limits
Aviation Report UK airports are set to relax rules on the 100ml liquid limits for cabin luggage and the need to keep them keep separate for scanning. Which is wonderful news for tight bs like me, who refuse to buy minis and end up trying to make the ridiculously teeny hotel freebies last the entire […]
Mid-air collision between plane, chopper in Spain killed all seven on board
Online Agencies Madrid (August 26) Seven people including two children were killed in a mid-air collision between a helicopter and a light aircraft over Spain’s Mallorca island on Sunday, authorities said. The two aircraft crashed over the central town of Inca at 1:35 pm (1135 GMT), the regional Balearic Islands government said on its Twitter […]
A culinary exploration of Southern Italy
Tourism Correspondent Calabria is a stunning coastal region surrounded by the crystal-clear blue waters of the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas, rocky coasts and umbrella-dotted sandy beaches. Inland are endless acres of lemon, orange and olive trees, mountainous backdrops and rolling hills. Calabria’s history dates back thousands of years and is a place where you can […]
Cuba gets over 4 million tourists since January
Tourism Report Despite U.S. efforts to increase blockades and lawsuits against Cuba, the Caribbean island nation sees millions of visitors in 2019. The country has seen three million foreign visitors between Jan. 1 and Aug. 15, Canadians making up the bulk of tourists to the Caribbean island. Cuba expects to close the year with 4.3 […]
Air India scam: Former minister summoned for interrogation
Aviation Report Former Indian minister P Chidambaram has been summoned for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the purchase of 111 aircraft for Air India during the Congress-led UPA government, sources said. The deal, made more than a decade ago, saddled the struggling national carrier with mounting losses, investigative agencies said. The case […]
E Komo Mai: Aloha Festivals welcome everyone to celebrate
Tourism Report Each year since 1946, the Aloha Festivals have presented a unique opportunity for all visitors to join the people of Hawaii as they celebrate and share its rich traditions and Hawaiian culture. The festival, held on Oahu, is a series of free events running for over a month, and you are invited. The […]
Dubai celebrates success of Summer Surprises 2019
Tourism Report After six weeks of awesome activities and events, organisers are celebrating the memorable moments of the 22nd edition of Dubai Summer Surprises. The event concluded over the weekend. One of the most successful returning key elements of Dubai Summer Surprises has been its incredible sales, including 40 exclusive Deal of the Day promotions […]
Saudi Arabia allows women to obtain own passports, travel independently
Travel Report Women in Saudi Arabia will now be able to apply for passports and travel abroad on their own without obtaining a male guardian’s permission. An amendment signed by the Saudi Cabinet this week overturns a controversial regulation requiring Saudi women to first gain approval from a male guardian—typically a husband, father, brother or […]