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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Budget airline launches new flights from Scotland to two of the world's most popular cities
If you're after some culture, fashion and fabulous feasts, these new routes are perfect TAKE OFF Budget airline launches new flights from Scotland to two of the world's most popular cities Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BUDGET airline is launching new flights from Glasgow to two of the world's most iconic cities. Wizz Air has revealed new routes to both Italy's capital Rome and the country's style capital Milan. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Rome and the Tiber River Credit: Alamy 8 Milan skyline Credit: Getty 8 Wizz Air will fly to both cities from October Credit: Alamy Connecting Scotland to the heart of Italy, customers will be able to fly direct to both with fares starting from £26.99pp. The new flights will take off from Glasgow airport starting from October 27 and both will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. They will land in Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa and open up the chance to spend from just a couple of nights on a quick city break to as long as a week or more to explore more of the country, They say all roads lead to Rome, so it's no wonder it's is one of the most popular destinations in Italy. Head there and soak up the country's ancient history, visit iconic churches, indulge in fabulous Italian food and revel in the multitude of cultural activities. 8 The 2,000-year-old Colosseum Credit: Getty 8 The Roman Pantheon is the most preserved and influential building of ancient Rome. It is a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods of pagan Rome. Credit: Getty 8 St Peter's square in Vatican city Credit: Amer Ghazzal/Shutterstock The Colosseum, built 2,000 years ago and still standing strongly in the city centre. It's been the star of countless movies and its grim history attracts thousands of sightseers every day so you won't get it to yourself that's for sure. The Pantheon is tucked away in the labyrinth of the city's ancient narrow alleyways but opens into a lovely small square, surrounded by restaurants, cafes and gelatories. Take a seat and admire it from the outside before popping inside to see what is still the world's largest un-reinforced concrete dome. Of course you can't go to Rome without visiting St Peter's, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. Stand in the basilica's famed square where just months ago Pope Leo was elected leader of the Catholic church. Inside Jessica O'Mahony's Rome trip as she samples divine food before emotional Six Nations finale For those looking to experience Roman culture with a sea breeze head to Ostia, a popular getaway for Romans looking to escape the heat in the summer. You can get their by train in just over an hour. Fashionistas will love Milan, where looking good is the rule. In fact the city has taken it o a whole new level, turning it into an art form. Must sees here are Quadrilatero d'Oro, arguably one of the world's most famous shopping districts, found just north of the city's famous Duomo. 8 The Duomo, or cathedral, in the Piazza del Duomo, Milan Credit: Alamy 8 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II gallery, Milan Credit: Getty It's where you'll find the flagship stores of famous designers, like Armani, Versace, Prada and Gucci, as well a boutiques and jewellers. With pedestrianised streets it's the perfect place to wander and window shop if your purse-strings don't stretch to the styles on sale. And you MUST take a walk through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world's oldest shopping malls and the hub of the city, thanks to its popularity with locals as a meeting and dining destination. Milan is also a great base for exploring the north of the country. Its many gorgeous lakes are just an hour away thanks to its excellent transport links. Alternatively, the lesser-known Trentino region is home to many smaller lakes surrounded by the same dramatic, picturesque landscapes Lake Como is famous for. And don't forget Milan is a great airport to fly to for some of Italy's most popular ski resorts including the Aosta Valley ski region and Cervinia and Champoluc. Yvonne Moynihan, Managing Director at Wizz Air UK, said: 'We're thrilled to be expanding our presence in Scotland with the launch of two new routes from Glasgow to Rome and Milan. 'Connecting Scotland with some of Europe's most iconic cities is a key part of our growth strategy. "Our new services make it easier than ever for Scottish travellers to discover all that Italy has to offer.' Chris Tibbett, Aero Director at AGS Airports, said: 'Glasgow Airport is delighted to welcome not one, but two, exciting new routes from Wizz Air. 'Whether chasing the thrill of stunning ski slopes a stone's throw from Milan, soaking in Roman coffee culture, or hunting a designer bargain in the home of fashion, passengers will now have convenient access to these dynamic cities." Bok at
New York Post
29-07-2025
- New York Post
American tourists unknowingly do this when traveling abroad, Europeans say: ‘So weird'
Brits are back online with another apparently affronting American-ism. A Londoner, supposedly sick and tired of silly tourists, took to Reddit with a 'PSA to Americans visiting this summer,' and warned that the British 'do not shorten place names here' — a habit many Yanks didn't even know they had. 3 Apparently, this is an annoying habit of Americans. Amer Ghazzal/Shutterstock The user shared an anecdote, detailing how, while grabbing coffee with a group of friends in Victoria — the district in Pimlico in Westminster, London — they heard 'holidaying Americans' abbreviate the names of places when asking for directions several times. 'First was how to get to 'Green' (Green Park), and that they'd come via 'Edgware' (Edgware Road —obviously a totally different part of the city to Edgware itself), the next wanted to find their hotel in 'Holland' (Holland Park, obviously not the region),' the raging Redditor wrote. '…People who live here we got the gist of what they were saying yesterday, but it's such an unneccessary layer of friction and could quite easily end up catastrophic if you're googling the wrong thing, asking for directions, researching somewhere (Gloucester instead of Gloucester Road, Liverpool instead of Liverpool Street, Leicester instead of Leicester Square etc. etc.),' the OP added. 3 Some Americans complained that everywhere in Britain 'has the same five names,' making it confusing for foreigners. REUTERS Hundreds of frustrated commenters took to the post's thread to pile on additional anti-American observations. 'I think American tourists are just adorable sometimes. They're well-meaning idiots most of the time,' jested one user. 'This is so weird. What is the reasoning behind it? Are place names shortened like this in the US? Genuinely curious,' wondered another. 'Size,' suggested an American in response, 'The assumption is you aren't asking about a place two states over. You likely mean the closest area, or otherwise you would just Google it… [Size] recontextualizes how you talk about directions and locations.' Several agitated Americans also added that this observation seemed to be yet another in a long line of vague generalizations that Europeans attribute to Americans. 'I'm in the hotel business, this occasionally happens in America, too,' vouched one user. 'This experience seems very limited to people in a very few specific metropolitan areas. I'm American and would never give directions in that way,' agreed another. 'Apparently, British people aren't smart enough to figure out context,' wrote a particularly peeved poster. While another bitter anti-Brit said: 'Keep thinking that this is unique to Americans if it makes you feel the sense of superiority you clearly need. Tourists are tourists. I'm guessing you've been one.' 3 'As if Brits are known for being stellar tourists abroad,' quipped one reply. REUTERS Some users suggested that these irritated Londoners were simply suffering from summer tourist season— in line with the 'tournami' currently ravaging Europe — but born-and-bred city dwellers said these crowds are nothing new. In cities like Barcelona, locals have even taken to shooting tourists with water guns to protest overtourism — leading Americans to wonder, maybe these Reddit ragebait posts are the Brits' own edition.
Wales Online
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Wales Online
Temperatures to soar in the UK as holiday hotspots experience intense heatwaves
Temperatures to soar in the UK as holiday hotspots experience intense heatwaves European and American destinations are experiencing temperatures 5–10°C above the seasonal average Rome is one of the holiday hotspots experiencing high temperatures (Image: Amer Ghazzal/REX/Shutterstock ) The Met Office has said temperatures are set to climb in the UK within the coming few days, and warned holiday hotspots on other parts of the globe are also currently experiencing some intense heatwaves. It says southern European destinations, and American states are seeing 5–10°C above the seasonal average. A statement read: "Southern Europe is set to see the heat build further this week. Many areas are forecast to see temperatures 5–10°C above the seasonal average, with some locations potentially nearing 40°C." The Met Office says temperatures will rise to 35°C in Budapest, Zagreb, Valletta and Athens, and 38°C in Rome. Madrid will also see 38°C temperatures. As for America, the Met Office adds: "Eastern parts of the USA are seeing near record heat for June with New York City approaching 40." This week, New York and Nashville, Tennessee will experience temperature averaging at around 36°C, and it will rise to 32°C in Orlando, Florida. Content cannot be displayed without consent Article continues below In Wales, the Met Office says whilst we will see spells of rain, the weather will become "increasingly warm and feeling rather humid" at the weekend. A forecast for Friday to Sunday reads: "Mainly cloudy with occasional spells of rain, but some drier interludes too, especially by Sunday. Breezy on Friday with winds easing over the weekend. Increasingly warm and feeling rather humid." On Saturday, at 4pm, temperatures rise to 24°C in Monmouth, 21°C in Cardiff, Cardigan, Builth Wells and Newtown and 19°C in Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil. It will be warmer at the same time on Sunday, as temperatures rise to 25°C in Monmouth, 23°C in Cardiff and Newtown, and 22°C in Builth Wells. The long UK range-forecast says that conditions will likely continue to be changeable through much of July. The Met Office says: "Southern and eastern areas are most favoured for longer drier and more settled spells, although even here some occasional rain or showers will be possible, perhaps thundery. Article continues below "There are signs of more widely settled weather during the second half of July, however this signal is very tentative. "Temperatures are expected to be above average for most areas, especially towards the southeast where there will be an ongoing chance of some very warm or hot conditions at times."
New York Post
20-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
UK lawmakers back bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives in historic vote
U.K. lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives in a historic vote in Parliament that takes it a step nearer to becoming law. Members of Parliament voted 314-291 to back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill following an impassioned and respectful debate. The majority of 23 was less than the 55 when they last voted on the issue in November, meaning that some lawmakers changed their minds in the intervening months. 4 Protesters hold a banner that reads 'Give me choice over my death. Campaign for Dignity in Dying.' REUTERS Advertisement 4 Protesters advocate for assisted dying legislation in London on June 20. AFP via Getty Images Since November, the bill has been scrutinized, leading to some changes in the proposed legislation, which has been shepherded by Labour lawmaker Kim Leadbeater rather than the government. Following the vote, Leadbeater said that she felt 'a huge sense of relief.' 4 A protester holds a sign that says 'kill the bill, not the ill.' Amer Ghazzal/Shutterstock Advertisement 4 The vote is a free one, meaning lawmakers vote according to their conscience rather than on party lines. Alliances have formed across the political divide. Amer Ghazzal/Shutterstock It's not quite law yet as the bill now goes to the unelected House of Lords, which can amend or delay policy, though it can't overrule the lower chamber. The vote is potentially the biggest change to social policy since abortion was partially legalized in 1967. Advertisement Every morning, the NY POSTcast offers a deep dive into the headlines with the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime and everything in between. Subscribe here! There are also questions about how it would impact the NHS, hospice care and the legal system.
