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In heatwave, Romans turn to vintage snow cones to stay cool
Traditional ‘grattachecca’ is colourful, cheap and refreshing like no other
August 15, 2025
Iconic French chef stakes reputation on vegan menu
First three Michelin star chef in France to switch to an entirely plant-based menu
August 13, 2025
‘Happy people’: folk festivals punctuate Greek summer life
‘Panigiri’ is an integral part of centuries-old summer traditions in villages across Greece
August 5, 2025
Who is Luce the pilgrim?
Luce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation while embracing time-honoured traditions
July 13, 2025
Copenhagen’s summer offer: pick up trash, get free stuff
Through the initiative, eco-friendly tourists may enjoy around 100 activities for free or at reduced prices
July 3, 2025
Serbian village stakes claim to the first vampire
Romania is known as the land of Dracula, but it was in Serbia, 300 years ago, that a vampire was allegedly first seen
June 30, 2025
Glamour, gripes as celebs head to Venice for exclusive Bezos wedding
The tech magnate and his journalist partner are holding their multimillion-dollar nuptials in the Italian city this week but some locals and activists are not too amused
June 24, 2025
Not lost for words: interpreting in action
The growth of interpreting at the University of Malta is creating new opportunities in Europe and further afield for Maltese students
June 16, 2025
From Arctic icon to island relic: the forgotten Dash 7 in Malta
An interview with Norwegian professional photographer Tor Waageng, who captured Widerøe's Dash 7 in its prime — a plane that is now abandoned and forgotten in Malta
June 9, 2025
What was Mount Etna’s ‘Strombolian eruption’?
A volcanologist explains what happened at Mount Etna earlier this week
June 5, 2025