Culture
Portugal is the fourth largest wine producer in the EU
According to data released by Eurostat on November 19, Portugal is the fourth largest wine producer in the EU in 2019, with an output of 700 million liters, accounting for 5% of Italy’s total. Last year, the European Union produced 15.8 billion liters of wine-including champagne, sparkling wine and port wine-Italy contributed the […]
Read MoreGreece: Athens Virtual Marathon extended to November 27
The Greek Athletic Federation (SEGAS) and the Athens Marathon Organizing Committee announced that due to the increasing interest of runners from all over the world, the ongoing Athens Virtual Marathon event will be extended to November 27. Organizers also considered lock-in measures for personal exercise in Greece. Registration will continue until November 27, so […]
Read MoreVenice will reintroduce entry fee next year
The authorities of Venice have confirmed that fees for anyone to enter the city without an overnight reservation will be charged on January 1, 2022. “In view of the current situation of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have decided to make an important gesture on the optical means that we hope to encourage tourists to return,” […]
Read MoreBarcelona mayor exhorts residents not to shop on Amazon
The mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau, exhorted Barcelona residents not to shop on Amazon during Christmas, but to consider local independent stores. Due to the economic crisis triggered by Covid-19, the neighborhood and local businesses have suffered severe consequences. In addition, Colau responded to the words of Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo a few […]
Read MoreVienna: Manner Schnitten celebrates a special anniversary
The legendary Viennese confectioner celebrates a special anniversary in 2020: Manner Schnitten has been producing its popular snacks for 130 years. With a unique pink packaging, Manner wafers are well-known worldwide. The sweetness of chocolate and hazelnuts spread in the 17th district, where Manner has been making exquisite candies since 1890. Its most […]
Read MoreMore Americans choose Greece as their study destination
According to the “Open Door 2020” survey results released by the Institute of International Education (IIE), more and more Americans choose Greece as their study destination. Greece hosted 5834 American students in the 2018/19 academic year, an increase of 11.7% over the previous year. Thousands of Greek students have chosen to study in […]
Read MoreMadeira named Europe’s best island destination
Recently, Madeira Islands was named Europe’s best island destination by the World Travel Awards for the seventh time in eight years. They have also been voted the best island destination in the world five times. The Madeira Islands are part of Portugal and are small island archipelagoes located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 350 […]
Read MoreZhouzhuang, “Oriental Venice” in China
Zhouzhuang is a small town located in Jiangsu Province, China, not far from the modern metropolis Shanghai. As one of China’s most famous water villages, Zhouzhuang is nicknamed “Oriental Venice”. In addition to its picturesque natural scenery, the town is also known for its well-preserved buildings, including several stone bridges and old houses […]
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