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7 experiences to gift your friends, from language lessons to astrology workshops
No one would blame you if you concluded, based on the information in gift guides and everywhere else, that these "things" are what you should be giving for the holidays. The actual data, however, says otherwise. Although it seems like…
Investigators and politicians pressure France’s energy minister over investment project deal
The announcements follow a Investigate Europe and disclose the investigation revealing how Pannier-Runacher helped launch a million dollar investment company to benefit his children.
The company was set up in 2016 by his father,…
Hungarian government could decide on new food price caps within days
BUDAPEST, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The Hungarian government could decide within days on new food price caps to curb inflation, which could peak around 25% by the end of the year , Development Minister Marton Nagy told Inforadio on Monday.Prime…
Boostly generates £2.5m in tracked direct bookings for customers
United Kingdom: Boostly, a Mark which aims to provide property managers with the tools and tactics to increase their direct bookings and boost their profits, announced a milestone in its brand mission, generating over £2.5m in follow-up…
Here’s how ultra-rich travel
When the ultra-rich travel, it's almost nothing like the travel plans of ordinary people.
There has never been a time in history when it has been easier for an ordinary person to experience…
Hungary chooses PwC partner to lead new anti-corruption body overseeing EU funds
BUDAPEST, November 4 (Reuters) - Hungary's Court of Auditors has chosen PricewaterhouseCoopers forensic partner Ferenc Biro to lead a new anti-corruption body to be launched by mid-November as part of efforts to regain access to EU funds…
Why the stock is down despite a profitable quarter
Yahoo Finance Live presenters discuss Airbnb's quarterly results.Video transcript- Well, here is another company that is affected by the rest of the world. Airbnb, we are also watching this stock this morning, which has fallen. Right now…
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SVC Health (NYSE:) The stock rose 0.9% after the healthcare company raised its full-year profit…
Christmas themed cabin in Arkansas as a Hallmark Lifetime Movie
Halloween is over, and now it's pretty much the holidays with Thanksgiving coming up and Christmas soon. It's hard to believe, but many of you may have already started watching Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel. Did you know…
UPDATE 1-Airbnb’s revenue forecast hit by strong dollar, slowing bookings
(Adds shares)Nov 1 (Reuters) - Airbnb Inc on Tuesday forecast fourth-quarter revenue below market estimates, saying a strong U.S. dollar had begun to put pressure on its business and bookings would moderate after a bumper third quarter.The…
Video of bear saving drowning crow at Budapest Zoo goes viral
<!-- -->The bear used its paw and mouth to pull the crow to safety.The internet is full of touching videos. But have you ever heard of an animal saving the life of its prey? Sounds weird, right? In a video appearing online, a bear…
Hungarian PM in new anti-EU tirade amid teacher protests – EURACTIV.com
On Sunday October 23, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attacked the EU for its policy of sanctions against Russia, while in Budapest tens of thousands of people protested against what they described as negligence by…
‘Topdog/Underdog’ Back on Broadway Still Has Eyes on American Long Con
A man walks into a shabby apartment wearing a large down coat. He's bundled up against the cold, or so we think. But soon he's doing a thief's striptease: there's a whole supercharged costume underneath, tags and everything. When he…
Germany prepares to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty
The Energy Charter Treaty is a little-known investment protection agreement. In the early 1990s, all EU states, including Germany, signed the treaty to protect investments in former Soviet states. Today, there are 55 ECT…
Youth unemployment rate fell in 2021, data shows
The unemployment rate for young people aged 15-29 in European member states fell to 13% in 2021, 0.3 percentage points below 2020 rates.
According to the European Statistical Office, Eurostat, unemployment rates have been hit hard by the…
CEE MARKETS-Forint soars as Hungarian central bank takes action
By Jason Hovet and Krisztina Than PRAGUE/BUDAPEST, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The forint jumped more than 2% on Friday after Hungary's powerhouse launched an extraordinary move to support the currency after it hit record highs this week,…
Airbnb reveals Thai travelers are excited to visit Japan
Airbnb, great view of Lake Nojiri.
Notably, Thailand ranked 7th among the world's destinations that generated the most travel searches…
The Empress Netflix: the sumptuous palace of the series arrives on Airbnb
Located in Pommersfelden, Bavaria, in the south Germany, the palace enjoys considerable airtime in the series as it is used as the residence of the main character, Empress Elizabeth. Although her life was somewhat mysterious in the 19th…
DPS arrests man accused of trying to enter Austin daycare with gun
Officials said the daycare center was closed at the time of the alleged incident.
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested a man who allegedly tried to enter an Austin daycare center with a…
Forget Budapest – head to the charming little town of Pecs for its ancient sites and vibrant…
The imposing city of Budapest has such a powerful presence that no other Hungarian city seems to pay attention.But drive south for a few hours - or travel by train for around three hours - and you'll be rewarded with one of the most…
Women Who Travel Podcast: Walkable Cities with Elif Batuman and Rebecca Mead
THE: I think what you said about just thinking that travel is somehow ethically complicated is really interesting.EB: Yeah, it's not... there are, these questions don't have very clear answers.THE: I think that's partly right-EB: Don't be a…
European tourism bookings online so far in 2022 are higher than before the pandemic
Oct 4 (Reuters) - Short-term rentals booked online in the European Union exceeded 2019 levels every month from February 2022, the European Union's statistics office said on Tuesday.Short stays booked online via Airbnb (ABNB.O)Booking.com…
NATPE to file for bankruptcy, citing COVID and dwindling reserves
The National Association of Television Program Directors (NATPE), which organizes trade shows for the television industry, announced on Monday that it would file for bankruptcy.The organization said the pandemic has forced it to cancel its…
The New Yorker wins its first Emmy, for “Reeducated”
the new yorker on Thursday won its first Emmy Award, in the Outstanding Interactive Media category, for "Reeducated", a virtual reality documentary which takes viewers to one of China's "re-education" camps in Xinjiang. The award was…
Can you drink tap water in Budapest?
BUDAPEST is a top destination that Brits love to visit on their holidays.
But while we can freely drink tap water in the UKit is essential to know what the rules are when visiting a foreign country, to avoid drinking something you shouldn't…
Fueling the war – how European ships keep the Russian economy afloat
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in late February, Europe has been trying to find a way to leverage Vladimir Putin and help end the unprovoked conflict. But the business is neither easy nor clear-cut.
For years,…
The Hocus Pocus house in Salem, MA, lands on Airbnb
fans of Hocus Pocus and in love with spooky season will want to take a look at Airbnb's latest offering: a recreation of the Hocus Pocus house in Salem. One-night themed stay brings the Sanderson sisters to life chalet from the 1993 film.…
Airbnb co-founder bets on remote work amid return to office
(Bloomberg) — Home-sharing company Airbnb Inc., initially crippled by pandemic shutdowns but revitalized by the recent travel boom, is betting remote work is here to stay.Stays of 28 days or more — typically done by so-called digital nomads…
Airbnb, Atlassian: Is there value in these growth stocks?
Airbnb and Atlassian are both down significantly from their 52-week highs
Airbnb sales increased 57% Q/Q while Atlassian sales increased 35% Q/Q
Valuation continues to be elevated for both stocks, with Airbnb and Atlassian currently…
AforD [Business] BA BUD to SFO from €1,472
Today's airfare goes to British Airways and its business class excursion fares for round-trip travel from Budapest (BUD), Hungary to San Francisco (SFO ), in the USA.
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