The IOC’s decision came at the expense of bids from Switzerland and Sweden, and another leading candidate in Japan withdrew its bid. ADVERTISEMENT The French Alps, and the Mediterranean city of Nice, have become the unexpected frontrunners to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. The International Olympic Committee executive board gave the nod to France at … Read more
Ten years ago Francesco Farioli was finishing his philosophy degree at an Italian university. Now he’s coaching Nice, an ambitious French side where the team’s captain is five years older than him. Farioli’s path in soccer has been an unusual one and he never had a playing career of his own. But on Sunday the … Read more
06 Sep 2023 — Nasekomo, a Bulgaria-based insect-tech scale-up, has been awarded a grant under the European Recovery and Sustainability Plan. The funding comes from enterprises that have previously received the Seal of Excellence from the European Commission, recognizing Nasekomo as a trailblazer in biotechnology and sustainability. Following the cash injection, Nasekomo will be embarking … Read more
Airport and public transport strikes could impact thousands of people travelling to the Rugby World Cup. Sports fans could face travel chaos next week as French airport staff threaten strikes during the Rugby World Cup. ADVERTISEMENT The country’s largest union for air traffic controllers (SNCTA) has called on workers to conduct a nationwide walkout on … Read more
A plane about to land in SFO in July 2023. Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua via Getty Images Advertisement Article continues below this ad A Boeing 777-300ER from American Airlines arriving at London Heathrow Airport flying above the houses on Myrtle Avenue. Nik Oiko/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It’s never too soon to start planning your summer 2024 … Read more