The storm brought down power lines, damaged buildings and left almost a million people without electricity or communications. It is not yet known how many people have been injured. A day after Hurricane Otis roared ashore in Acapulco, Mexico, unleashing massive floods and setting off...
The Naumburg Cathedral World Heritage Site is named after its patron saints St. Peter and St. Paul. Since 2021, however, the sculptures have been dismantled due to severe weathering. A competition has now decided on the redesign of the important statues. Die beiden Schutzpatrone des...
Every year, 120,000 people ask Google whether they are the same country. Sweden’s tourist board has decided it is time to make it clear that the nation is not, in fact, the same country as Switzerland. According to Visit Sweden, the two countries are constantly being mixed up. To dispel...
Once in your life by train across Europe – for many the epitome of freedom. The EU is giving away 36,000 such tickets to young Europeans. You can apply until October 18th. Just come of age and set off on the train through Europe: 36,000 young Europeans once again have the chance to...
The town is famous for its ‘green gold’ olive oil. Last year, a town in the south of Italy launched a scheme offering to pay people up to €30,000 to relocate there. Presicce-Acquarica has been struggling with a declining population and an increasing number of abandoned homes. To...
