Cabane Tortin — Photo by Albrecht Voss Cabane Tortin — Photo by Yves Garneau Cabane Tortin — Photo by MBM Chalets Luxury and budget skiers and adventurers can stay atop Tortin Glacier, high above the ski resort town of Verbier, thanks to a two-level accommodation strategy at the new Cabane Tortin, opening December 15. Whether […]
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After months of constructive dialogue with the European Commission, other stakeholders and intense efforts of teams across our business, we reached a major milestone today: our compliance with the requirements under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Booking.com is the first European company subject to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Booking.com’s success is deeply intertwined with
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Efforts to make smartphones more affordable in Africa are facing several unique challenges. It is not as simple as subsidising devices, there are prohibitive costs and gaps in local manufacturing. Bizcommunity gathered comment from industry leaders and policy makers who gathered at Africa Tech Festival 2024 to discuss these issues and explore solutions, including manufacturing
Brussels — The European Parliament today backed a 12-month delay for the EU’s landmark anti-deforestation law, which would see new rules to prevent imports and exports of commodities grown on deforested land come into effect at the end of 2025. MEPs also proposed major new loopholes which will severely undermine its ability to protect forests,
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This article was originally published in French MEPs urge action against Russia’s ‘phantom fleet,’ calling for stricter checks, penalties, and a total ban on Russian fossil fuel imports to curb sanction evasion and safety risks. ADVERTISEMENT MEPs adopted a resolution on Thursday aimed at limiting Russia’s ability to export crude oil using obsolete ships, thus evading
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The majority of the state ballot measures meant to protect abortion access this year passed, and most of them were citizen-led initiatives, meaning organizers petitioned to get the measures on the ballot. Those types of measures give everyday Americans agency to fight for abortion rights now that the issue has been left to the states.
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Pamela Anderson had no idea that another pop culture icon, Beyoncé, would pay tribute to her. Anderson, who’s been earning raves in her role as a veteran Vegas performer in the upcoming film “The Last Showgirl,” told Variety that Beyoncé’s “Beywatch” video (in which she channels Anderson) — and the attention that ensued — was
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Sheldon “Shel” Talmy, the American-born producer behind classic ‘60s songs by the Who, the Kinks, the Easybeats and even a teenaged David Bowie, died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, from complications due to a stroke, a rep confirms to Variety. He was 87. A facilitator of the classic Brit Beat sound, Talmy
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Eva Longoria decided to leave the U.S. amid the Covid pandemic, and she has no plans of returning now that Donald Trump has been elected to serve a second term as president. She told Marie Clarie for its November cover story that she splits time between homes in Spain and Mexico, and the globalization of
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Teddy Geiger and Yaeji have released a new Transa song, “Pink Ponies.” They made the track with Danny Parker, a songwriter who’s worked with Jessie Ware, Shawn Mendes, and many others. Listen to “Pink Ponies” below. In a press statement, Yaeji said: “When I heard the demo and lyrics Teddy sent for the first time,
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