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Worst drought on record lowers Amazon rivers to all-time lows

September 18, 2024199 Views

The worst drought on record has lowered the water level of the rivers in the Amazon basin to historic lows, in some cases drying up riverbeds that were previously navigable waterways. The Solimoes, one of the main tributaries of the mighty Amazon River whose waters originate in the Peruvian Andes, has fallen to its lowest level on record in Tabatinga, the Brazilian town on the border with Colombia. A Hopper barge is seen stranded on a sandbank at the Solimoes River, one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon River, during a Greenpeace flyover to inspect what the National Center for Monitoring and Early Warning of Natural Disasters (Cemaden) says is the most intense and widespread drought Brazil has experienced since records began in 1950, near Tefe, Amazonas state, Brazil Septembe...

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Tourism Malaysia welcomes Air India’s direct flights to Kuala Lumpur

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September 18, 2024143 Views

Tourism Malaysia has welcomed the reinstatement of Air India's direct flight from 15th September, connecting New Delhi to Kuala Lumpur. In addition to existing flights by Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, and Batik Air, these new daily flights will enhance air connectivity between India and Malaysia, boost tourist convenience and foster closer relations between the two nations. "We are excited to have Air India back in Kuala Lumpur after a 16-year hiatus. This new route provides travellers from Northern and Eastern India with greater choice and seamless travel options to explore Malaysia's diverse attractions. Now you can travel to Malaysia from 17 cities by various airlines from India," stated Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia. "Building upon the r...

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Germany woos Indian travelers as Visit Berlin showcases vibrant city

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September 18, 2024126 Views

The German National Tourist Office (GNTO), India, in collaboration with Visit Berlin, hosted an exclusive press event at AER, one of Mumbai's most stylish and vibrant locations. The evening showcased Germany as a premier travel destination, highlighting Berlin's cultural and vibrant attractions for Indian travelers. Guests indulged in traditional German cuisine, sampling local flavors. Attended by leading media personalities, influential influencers, social media engagers, and content creators from Mumbai and beyond, the event witnessed remarkable participation. Key representatives from Visit Berlin, Burkhard Kieker, CEO and Ralf Ostendorf, Director Market & Media Relations presented encouraging statistics, revealing a significant growth in Indian visitors with 59,800 overnights un...

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Central Europe braces for further flooding ‘apocalypse’

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September 16, 2024123 Views

Residents of several areas of Poland and the Czech Republic rushed to evacuate on Monday as others in central Europe began cleaning up after the worst flooding in over two decades left a trail of destruction and a rising number of deaths. Border areas between the Czech Republic and Poland were hit hard over the weekend as heavy rain that has fallen since last week and surging water levels collapsed some bridges, forced evacuations and damaged cars and houses. At least 17 people have died in flooding from Romania to Poland in the past few days. A drone view shows a flooded area in Piszkowice, Poland, in this still image from a social media video taken on September 15, 2024. Mariusz Kula/via REUTERS On Monday afternoon, the mayor of Nysa, a town of more than 40,000 people in sou...

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In a record year for tourism revenues, Greece to ban new short-term lets in Athens

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September 16, 2024113 Views

Ban to be in force for at least a year, tax on holiday lets to be increased A ban on new licences for short-term rentals in three districts in central Athens will be in force for at least a year, the Greek government said on Monday, also raising the tax on such holiday lets. Like many other European tourism destinations, Greece is seeking to balance a profitable industry fuelled by online platforms such as Airbnb with the needs of locals facing a housing shortage. A lack of housing and the rising cost of living prompted the country this month to announce an increase in a tax on short-term rentals, ban new licences in central Athens and give homeowners incentives to switch to long-term rentals. A view of the cityscape with the Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill seen in th...

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Get ready to party at Sand & Sound Ula RAK Music Festival 2024

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September 16, 2024199 Views

The Ultimate Beachfront Music Experience every Saturday at Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island Get ready to dive into the most electrifying beachfront event of the season! Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is excited to announce the launch of the Sand & Sound Ula RAK Music Festival 2024, a weekly musical escape that will turn your Saturdays into an unforgettable experience. Starting October 19th, Ula Beach RAK will host live DJ performances by internationally acclaimed artists and GCC’s finest talents, making it the place to be this winter season in Ras Al Khaimah. The Hottest Lineup on the Coast The Sand & Sound Ula RAK Music Festival is not just another event—it’s a celebration of life, music and the stunning coastal vibes of Ula Beach Ras Al Khaimah. Imagine danci...

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Hong Kong Tourism to stage its first-ever mid-autumn festival-themed drone show

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September 16, 2024161 Views

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance Elevated and Expanded Innovative Elements Infused with Traditional Celebrations City-Wide Events to Enhance the Festive Appeal This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival features an impressive lineup of events, surpassing those of previous years. The classic Fire Dragon Dance has undergone an upgrade by expanding the performance zone and introducing a live broadcast area in Victoria Park for three consecutive nights (16 to 18 September), engaging more visitors and locals to feel the boundless vibrancy of the traditional festival. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival (17 September), the festive experience will be further elevated by the debut of the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB) first Mid-Autumn Festival-themed drone show, featuring thousands of drones weaving to...

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Brazil hails a sacred cloak’s homecoming after centuries in Europe

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September 15, 2024198 Views

Indigenous chants and the rattle of maracas resounded Thursday in a Rio de Janeiro park, where Brazil’s Tupinambá people gathered to celebrate the homecoming of a sacred cloak absent for some 380 years. Made of feathers from the scarlet ibis, the artifact from northeastern Brazil resided in Copenhagen until the Danish National Museum donated the cloak to its Brazilian counterpart. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Indigenous Peoples Minister Sonia Guajajara attended a ceremony at Brazil’s National Museum atop a hill in the Boa Vista Park. “It is impossible not to appreciate the beauty and strength of this centuries-old and well-preserved piece, even after so much time outside Brazil, abroad. It is our commitment to preserve this heritage,” Lula said, addressing dozens o...

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A bag of Cheetos created a huge impact on a park ecosystem

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September 13, 2024198 Views

A bag of Cheetos gets dropped and left on the floor. Seems inconsequential, right? Hardly. Rangers at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southern New Mexico, US describe it as a “world-changing” event for the tiny microbes and insects that call this specialized subterranean environment home. The bag could have been there a day or two or maybe just hours, but those salty morsels of processed corn made soft by thick humidity triggered the growth of mold on the cavern floor and on nearby cave formations. “To the ecosystem of the cave it had a huge impact,” the park noted in a social media post, explaining that cave crickets, mites, spiders and flies soon organized to eat and disperse the foreign mess, essentially spreading the contamination. The bright orange bag was spotted o...