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MEPs call for increased Erasmus+ budget
The European Parliament will vote on Wednesday for an increased budget for Erasmus+. The student exchange programme, which turns 40 next year, has supported 18 million people as the EU’s main funding scheme for mobility in education, training, youth, volunteering and sport.
Trump more effective than EU in Democratic Republic of Congo, MEP says
MEP Thierry Mariani [Thierry Monasse/Getty Images] Donald Trump has done more to try and end conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo than the “hypocritical” EU, according to a French Member of the European Parliament. Thierry Mariani told Rapporteur that US sanctions against those smuggling conflict minerals out of the country to support the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group are “more efficient and more strong” than those from the EU.
Can Ukraine help green the EU’s farming sector?
Ukraine’s accession into the European Union could offer the bloc’s farming sector an environmental lifeline – and green policy experts are hoping Brussels will latch on. For years, the EU has been at pains to make its agricultural sector more environmentally friendly.
Five food and drink podcasts to whet your appetite
Food is such a personal and universal topic – everybody eats – and yet there is so much we don’t know about it, from the origins of certain wine grapes to the state of animal welfare on industrial farms. We bring you five podcasts that dig into the larger stories behind what we eat and sup, each with a slightly different flavour.
Royal drama: a new novel revels in the eccentricities of cousins Sisi and Ludwig
The monarchies they presided over have crumbled. Most of their contemporaries have been forgotten. And yet, Empress Elisabeth of Austria and King Ludwig II of Bavaria live on. Generation after generation has been titillated by the high drama of the cousins’ lives – the kind that reality television producers in 2023 could only dream of. Movies, TV shows, books and exhibitions have explored the lives of Elisabeth (known as Sisi) and Ludwig, eccentrics devoted to beauty and to the arts.
Milan prioritises pedal power
When Alexandre Obino decided to start commuting by bike from his home in the southern suburb of Milano 3 to his office in Milan’s city centre, two things made the 10-kilometre journey feasible. He bought an electric bike to avoid “arriving at the office completely sweaty.” And, by happenstance, his route took him along an older path open to bikers and pedestrians that runs parallel to the Naviglio Pavese, a canal stretching from Milan down south to the city of Pavia.
10 Most Beautiful Buildings in Milan
Milan is a fascinating mixture of style and industry, so what does that mean for its architecture? Well, a fascinating mix of style and industry, obviously, and the most beautiful buildings in Milan tick plenty of boxes. The northern powerhouse has seen it all. That veteran status is reflected in the architectural range of the city centre and beyond. Milan is booming.
REVIEW: Looking back at a standout Kardashians episode
The reality show junkie’s staple Keeping Up With The Kardashians ended last year in a spectacular fashion after a 14-year stint on our screens. But I took a look back at season eight, episode one, ‘We’re Having A Baby’ where Kim is pregnant to her now ex-husband Kanye West with their first child North. Although this was the main ‘plot’ of the episode, what really stuck with me from this instalment of the Kardashian-Jenner saga was the very raw breakdown of Kris and Caitlyn’s marriage.
REVIEW: Travelling north to savour some of the best Italian food in the UK | South West Londoner
Scotland, particularly the west of the country, has a large number of natives who claim Italian roots from immigrant ancestors. With this came an influx of Italians starting businesses, from some of the best fish and chip shops you can find to family run restaurants. Trattoria Roma in Johnstone, Renfrewshire is one of these. With a cosy rustic feel and a welcoming staff this trattoria definitely lives up to its award-winning status.
7 Best Attractions in Milan
Fashion-obsessed and packed with culture, Milan is a city that shows the power of being brave enough to combine style and substance in equal measure. The best attractions in Milan showcase what this place is all about, from forward-thinking galleries to grand old buildings of importance. Milan is a true cultural Mecca, packed with museums, restaurants and shopping. Milan is, in a word, marvellous.
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