January can feel like a long, grey stretch after the festive rush; the sparkle fades and spirits dip. So, planning something beautiful to look forward to can make all the difference. With just that in mind, here’s an-end-of-year offer that is well worth considering. Eccleston Square Hotel, one of London’s best independent boutique hotels, is…
The European Women’s International Leadership Award (EWILA) 7th edition ceremony took place on November 3, marking a significant moment in the recognition of women leaders worldwide. This year, eight laureates were honoured, representing diverse geographical areas and sectors. They are: Najla Alshami (Yemen/Belgium), Khadija Bendam (Morocco), Violeta Bulc (Slovenia), Nasancia Charles (Jamaica/USA), Klaudia Fliegelova (Slovakia/Italy), Rahwa…
Photo by NEOM on Unsplash The prestigious High Seas Treaty has been declared winner of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in the “Revive Our Oceans” category. The winners were named at an awards ceremony in Brazil, an event attended by The Prince of Wales, who founded the global environmental award in 2020. This is seen as…
Photo by Brian Wangenheim on Unsplash The International Press Association (API-IPA) has expresses deep concern at what it calls the abrupt dismissal of journalist Gabriele Nunziati following a question he posed during the European Commission’s midday press briefing on 13 October. “Journalists ask difficult and inconvenient questions. That’s our job. It’s also still happens to…
Photo by Fabian Joy on Unsplash The Emirates Group has announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of US$ 3.3 billion for the first six months of 2025-26, making this the fourth consecutive year of record profitability for the half-year reporting period. After accounting for income tax charges, the Group’s profit after tax is…
Photo credit: Octavian Carare A senior Taiwan government minister has become the first to give a speech in a foreign parliament. Speaking on Friday (7 November) Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim gave what has been hailed as an unprecedented address at the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China’s Annual Summit in the European Parliament in Brussels. She…
Eating establishments that aim to raise the standard of British-Asian cuisine will soon be honoured in one of the UK’s premier award events. The awards aim to celebrate special stories as well as honour the dedication and commitment of those who have spread their love for Asian flavours through their passion to take the culture…
Photo by Peter Stawowy on Unsplash The financial management of the EU’s 43 agencies was better in 2024 than in previous years, according to the annual audit report issued today by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). However, the auditors have once again detected issues with budgetary management, public procurement procedures, and management and control…
Dev Biswal, the owner-chef The Cook’s Tale (formerly The Ambrette), the renowned modern Anglo-Indian restaurant in Canterbury, has opened Café Marrakech in the city. The new restaurant is a curated mixture of Moroccan elegance, authentic flavours, and traditional hospitality. with slow-cooked tagines, charcoal-grilled meats, hand-rolled couscous, vibrant salads, flaky pastries, freshly baked khobz, and sweet delights like semolina basbousa. Each dish is prepared with…
Photo by Nikola Rakic on Unsplash MEPs and others have paid tribute to the dead in the Serbian rail station tragedy one year ago. On 1 November 2024, the canopy of Novi Sad’s railway station collapsed, killing 16 people, and sparking a year of peaceful protests across Serbia. Speaking to mark the sad landmark, Vula Tsetsi, Co-Chair…
