Archive for the ‘European Travel’ Category

The world in their hands
THE business class is getting more lifestyle perks than their less affluent counterparts do. We know as well that these Triple-A markets demand more for their buck given that while they do earn more, they also spend more.

Mahon: Vital to keep back door shut at home
ST PATRICK’S ATHLETIC will have to walk an ages-old European tightrope tonight when they take on ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar of Iceland at Richmond Park in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League first qualifying round tie (7.45pm).

Which Technology Blockbuster Will Next Originate From Israel? Israeli Technology Leadership Demonstrated July 12-13 at …
NEW YORK & TEL AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BootCamp Ventures (www.bootcampventures.com) is presenting the first Israel Innovation Road Trip showcasing Israeli start-ups in Digital Media: Consumer; IT & Mobile and Digital Media: Enterprise, representing advertising, gaming, analytics, SaaS and more in full-day, interactive investor events in Boston (July 12) and New …

The pioneers of Antarctic research
In An Empire of Ice: Scott, Shackleton, and the heroic age of Antarctic science, Edward Larson explores the science and politics that inspired the pioneers

Jan Amos Comenius – the teacher of nations
When one looks back on a thousand years of Czech history one of the names that still carries great weight is that of 17th century thinker Jan Amos Komenský – the humanist reformer, Protestant bishop, and philosopher the world came to know as Comenius. A man who witnessed the tragic subjugation of his country in the era of religious and political conflict known as the Thirty Years’ War. Who would …

Aer Lingus Announces One Million Seat Sale
DUBLIN, July 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Aer Lingus has announced a massive seat sale across its entire network. The one million seat sale will see one million great value seats to the UK, Continental Europe and the USA, which went on sale at the …

Sweden Closes In on Quarterfinals and Leaves North Korea in a Bind
Midfielder Lisa Dahlkvist scored the only goal in the 64th minute of Sweden’s 1-0 victory over North Korea.

Ban on ships for Gaza to protect activists: Greece
ATHENS – Greece said it acted to protect pro-Palestinian activists when it banned all Gaza-bound ships from leaving its ports for a second day Saturday.

Allegiant Buys Bigger Jets For Hawaii Treks
Yes, that really is a Boeing 757 painted in Allegiant colors that is parked at McCarran International Airport. Until now, Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air has flown nothing but derivatives of the MD-80, a design that dates back to the 1960s. Allegiant Air,

Hockey star hoping for big crowds at London Cup
James Tindall could find himself keeping out goals instead of scoring them at the London Cup later this month.