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Going on holiday by car has the advantage that you can take a great amount of luggage with you and throw a (seemingly) endless number of items in your boot. But if not properly stowed, bags, sports equipment and toys can pose a risk on a long car journey. Here are some tips from the GTÜ, a German organization which tests motor vehicle safety, on how to pack your car safely. Start by putting the heavy stuff down the middle. The car's centre of gravity is where the most weight is. The lower and and more central the luggage is stored, the better. A higher centre of gravity is disadvantageous and ...
DPA
Going on holiday by car has the advantage that you can take a great amount of luggage with you and throw a (seemingly) endless number of items in your boot. But if not properly stowed, bags, sports equipment and toys can pose a risk on a long car journey. Here are some tips from the GTÜ, a German organization which tests motor vehicle safety, on how to pack your car safely. Start by putting the heavy stuff down the middle. The car's centre of gravity is where the most weight is. The lower and and more central the luggage is stored, the better. A higher centre of gravity is disadvantageous and ...
DPA International
Going into the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday, some oft-burned England fans were convinced their team wouldn’t take the win - but they did, beating the Netherlands 2-1. Since that triumph, Google searches for “Euros final Berlin” have seen a 694 per cent increase, with England fans desperate to get in on the atmosphere in Germany ahead of the final on Sunday. England will take on Spain at the iconic Olympiastadion in Berlin. Demand is so high that holiday provider Travel Republic has now revealed that England’s place in the UEFA Euros final has caused a phenomenal increase in demand. Fans k...
Euronews (English)
A 55-year-old American tourist has died while on Mount Etna in Sicily. The man was taken ill during an excursion on the southern side of the volcano, Italy's alpine rescue service said today. Rescuers said the cause of his illness was still unknown, but current high temperatures coupled with humidity may prove dangerous for tourists. “Tourists who participate in these excursions should not underestimate the risks related to high temperatures, strong humidity, and the sudden jump in altitude,” said Alfio Ferrara, a spokesman for the alpine rescue service. “Often they agree to take part in these...
Euronews (English)
"Go home!", cries out a man in swimming togs, frantically waving at a group of bewildered tourists trying to access the Caló des Moro, one of Majorca’s most famous and picturesque beaches. He is one of the dozens of residents who had come early that Sunday to occupy the site, in protest againsst the "massification" of tourism, which they say has "devastating effects" on their island, and their lives. “We have cruises [cruise ships] every day with thousands of people. We have a flight every minute! It’s cars, it’s pollution. Beaches, restaurants are full of the streets are full of people! We’re...
Euronews (English)
Two days after a fire broke out on a ferry to the Spanish island of Mallorca, many of the 350 passengers affected are still waiting for their vehicles and luggage. The car ferry Tanacia set sail from Valencia on the Spanish mainland on Sunday evening and was scheduled to arrive on Mallorca on Monday morning, but a fire broke out in the ship's engine room about halfway along the journey, the Italian operator GNV said. No one was injured in the fire that erupted shortly after midnight. Professional firefighters were flown in by helicopter to help, and the blaze was contained. However, most of th...
DPA Breaking News
The days of switches and buttons in cars are over. In modern cars everything from the navigation system and the radio to the air conditioning and the windshield wipers is controlled using a touchscreen. That brings convenience but also new controls to master. Unfamiliar traffic and road conditions can require a lot of attention, particularly when you’re driving in another country. Add in controls that you haven’t used before and the risk of an accident increases. For that reason, Dekra, a vehicle testing organisation in Germany, is calling on all anyone renting a car during a summer break to f...
DPA International
The days of switches and buttons in cars are over. In modern cars everything from the navigation system and the radio to the air conditioning and the windshield wipers is controlled using a touchscreen. That brings convenience but also new controls to master. Unfamiliar traffic and road conditions can require a lot of attention, particularly when you’re driving in another country. Add in controls that you haven’t used before and the risk of an accident increases. For that reason, Dekra, a vehicle testing organisation in Germany, is calling on all anyone renting a car during a summer break to f...
DPA
A ferry boat from the Spanish port city of Valencia to the resort island of Mallorca caught fire, leaving about 350 passengers stuck at sea for around 24 hours while waiting to be picked up by a replacement vessel. No one was injured in the incident. The car ferry Tanacia set sail from Valencia on Sunday evening and was scheduled to arrive on Mallorca on Monday morning, but a fire broke out in the ship's engine room about halfway along the journey, the Italian shipping company GNV told dpa on Monday. The Tenacia had to stop and the fire was initially fought with on-board resources, but the fla...
DPA Breaking News
A ferry boat from the Spanish port city of Valencia to the resort island of Mallorca caught fire, leaving about 350 passengers stuck at sea for around 24 hours while waiting to be picked up by a replacement vessel. No one was injured in the incident. The car ferry Tanacia set sail from Valencia on Sunday evening and was scheduled to arrive on Mallorca on Monday morning, but a fire broke out in the ship's engine room about halfway along the journey, the Italian shipping company GNV told dpa on Monday. The Tenacia had to stop and the fire was initially fought with on-board resources, but the fla...
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