Bulgaria’s rail between sea and mountains
Bulgaria runs one of the world’s most isolated railway systems. It’s within reach of the sea, yet only reaches 4.5 miles from end to end. And it’s a notoriously dangerous one. It’s on a…
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Sanctuary of ‘Hotel Marinara’ Museum threatened with bulldozers
Written by By Brenna Hernandez, CNN Milan’s Masonic temple and Grand Palace-Sitolo church are a delight for springtime visitors. The spring flowers at the former — and permanent bloom at the latter — coupled…
Amazon Prime: New York reveals its behind-the-scenes secrets
Amazon • Getty Images The fascinating story of New York’s domain (and the artist, Edward “Tito” Lipford, behind it) is told in the exhibition Patrigonial: The Collection of a Record Art Collector. The collection…
As Korea-wide affair taints national college entrance exams, students play defense
A paper-scoring system under attack in South Korea this week put increasing pressure on the 40,000 students sitting for this year’s national college entrance exams, which began on Monday in the country’s southern cities…
UK inflation hits 10-year high of 2.9%
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Signals are clear that rates will rise in spring UK inflation hit a 10-year high of 2.9% in December, making a rate rise to 0.5% in the spring…
Boeing jetdeck report – what might the world’s airlines be doing soon?
Image copyright PwC Image caption The world’s first jet taxi could be in service within a decade A plane fitted with business class seating with screens that provide a personal video experience, wider seats…
David Roberts: Isola
Play Audio Clip Listen to audio clip. Book Reviewer: Rick Fox, Analyst for Fox News Radio “Isola, published this week by Sandhill Books, is a compact but solid debut novel where the hard work…
HOLIDAYS: The coolest trains around the world
Each trip showcases a different part of the region, plus a few food-related sights. Whether you’re inspired by the recent opening of the high-speed rail between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur or prefer to dine…
White House Blocks Fight Over Indigenous Lands in Northern Ontario
The Canadian province of Ontario says it will issue a third round of mine exploration permits in Grassy Narrows, an area that Indigenous communities there say is vital to their survival, according to the…
‘Sick of violence’ Montreal mayor calls for Canada gun laws
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Montreal city hall still stands empty on Sunday after a teenager was shot dead there Montreal’s mayor is calling for the federal government to take decisive action to combat…