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Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
EU country with it's own 'Trevi Fountain' named Italian dupe without the crowds
Forget about the cramped, busy streets of Rome and check out this stunning EU town that offers a perfect dupe to the famous Trevi Fountain. Introducing, Priego de Córdoba Avoid the herds of selfie-stick-waving tourists in one of Italy's busiest cities with this stunning 'dupe'. Renowned for its rich history, Renaissance architecture, and cheap slices of pizza - Rome is one of the most popular cities across the whole of Europe. Last year, it was reported a record-breaking 22.2 million visitors flocked to the city, which is home to the iconic Colosseum, Pantheon, and the ancient ruins of Palatine Hill. Rome also surrounds Vatican City - which is classed as one of the smallest countries in the world by area - which boasts attractions including St Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. But, it is Trevi Fountain, which sits in front of the grand Poli Palace, that really lures the crowds in - attracting between 10,000 and 12,000 visitors every single day. Built by Italian architecture Nicola Salvi in the 18th Century, this impressive structure depicts Oceanus, the God of water, surrounded by the statues of Abundance, Salubrity, tritons and hippocamps. Last year, the Baroque landmark was closed for a three-month restoration project, sparking high demand for an already insatiably popular site. But with insufferable levels of crowding worsening year by year, Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri a new queuing system had been installed to limit holidaymakers. If you're deterred by the idea of being sardined next to thousands of strangers, just to throw a penny into the water for good luck - fear not, as there is a perfect dupe that attracts a fraction of the footfall. Located in Priego de Córdoba, a town in the Andalusia region of Spain, you'll stumble across Fuente del Rey (aka King's Fountain). Built in 1803, and officially recognised as a Site of Cultural Interest in 1984, this grand structure features three pools all standing on different levels. "In the first pool stands a sculpture of a lion fighting with a serpent, attributed to the neoclassical sculptor Álvarez Cubero," explains the region's tourist board. "The second level contains the central figure of the monument, a sculpture of Neptune and Amphitrite riding a chariot pulled by horses emerging from the water. There is a waterfall between this and the final pool, from which the water runs out through the mask of the Clergy. There are 199 spouts in the fountain, many of them with stone masks bearing the faces of fantastic creatures." The nearest airport to Priego de Córdoba is Granada, but Brits will have a hard time flying there directly - even in the peak summer season. Instead, you're better off flying into Malaga, which takes on average two hours and 40 minutes. You can get direct flights here from most major UK airports, including Cardiff, Newcastle, Birmingham, Leeds, and London Luton. If you're flexible with dates, you can grab return fares in July for as little as £34. Once you've touched down in Spain, you'll have to either drive or hail a taxi and travel up to Priego de Córdoba. This 80-mile journey takes around one and a half hours. Accommodation in Priego de Córdoba varies depending on your budget. For example, a week's stay (Monday, July 7 - 14) at the Balcón de la Villa costs just £421. This is based on two adults sharing a superior deluxe double or twin room. However, if you want a more luxurious experience, you can hire out a two-bedroom apartment at Corijo La Presa, which is tucked away in the lush countryside, on the exact same dates for £893. *Prices based on Skyscanner and listings at the time of writing.
Business Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Singapore's STI down 0.1% post Trump's Apple tariff threats; most Asia markets rise
[SINGAPORE] Singapore shares were down at Monday's open as most regional markets were trading higher, after US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) threatened tariffs on Apple. As at 9.01 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) had slid 0.1 per cent or 4.02 points to 3,878.40. Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 59 to 39 after 31.4 million securities worth S$34.6 million changed hands. Oceanus was the most actively traded counter by volume. It was trading flat at S$0.005, with 9.2 million securities transacted. Other actively traded counters included Thai Beverage which was down by 2.2 per cent or S$0.01 at S$0.455 and ground handler Sats which was trading up 1 per cent or S$0.03 at S$3.01. The trio of local banks were mixed at open. DBS was down 0.2 per cent per cent or S$0.07 at S$44.39 as OCBC fell 0.9 per cent or S$0.14 to S$16.15. UOB rose 0.4 per cent or S$0.14 to S$35.46. Across the region, major indices were mixed at Monday's open. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index advanced 0.7 per cent or 251.93 points to 37,412.40, Korea's Kospi Index rose 0.8 per cent or 19.65 points to 2,611.74 and Malaysia's FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI climbed 0.1 per cent or 0.93 points to 1,536.31. Australia's S&P/ ASX 200 fell 0.1 per cent or 6.9 points to 8,354.00.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Oceanus Group (SGX:579) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an eye out for. Typically, we'll want to notice a trend of growing return on capital employed (ROCE) and alongside that, an expanding base of capital employed. Ultimately, this demonstrates that it's a business that is reinvesting profits at increasing rates of return. So when we looked at Oceanus Group (SGX:579) and its trend of ROCE, we really liked what we saw. We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. For those who don't know, ROCE is a measure of a company's yearly pre-tax profit (its return), relative to the capital employed in the business. Analysts use this formula to calculate it for Oceanus Group: Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets - Current Liabilities) 0.028 = S$1.9m ÷ (S$175m - S$107m) (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2024). Thus, Oceanus Group has an ROCE of 2.8%. In absolute terms, that's a low return and it also under-performs the Food industry average of 13%. View our latest analysis for Oceanus Group Historical performance is a great place to start when researching a stock so above you can see the gauge for Oceanus Group's ROCE against it's prior returns. If you want to delve into the historical earnings , check out these free graphs detailing revenue and cash flow performance of Oceanus Group. The fact that Oceanus Group is now generating some pre-tax profits from its prior investments is very encouraging. Shareholders would no doubt be pleased with this because the business was loss-making five years ago but is is now generating 2.8% on its capital. Not only that, but the company is utilizing 202% more capital than before, but that's to be expected from a company trying to break into profitability. This can indicate that there's plenty of opportunities to invest capital internally and at ever higher rates, both common traits of a multi-bagger. On a side note, we noticed that the improvement in ROCE appears to be partly fueled by an increase in current liabilities. Effectively this means that suppliers or short-term creditors are now funding 61% of the business, which is more than it was five years ago. Given it's pretty high ratio, we'd remind investors that having current liabilities at those levels can bring about some risks in certain businesses. Long story short, we're delighted to see that Oceanus Group's reinvestment activities have paid off and the company is now profitable. And a remarkable 200% total return over the last five years tells us that investors are expecting more good things to come in the future. So given the stock has proven it has promising trends, it's worth researching the company further to see if these trends are likely to persist. On a final note, we found 3 warning signs for Oceanus Group (2 are significant) you should be aware of. While Oceanus Group isn't earning the highest return, check out this free list of companies that are earning high returns on equity with solid balance sheets. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
News18
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Millie Bobby Brown Wears Jake Bongiovi's Initials On Her Honeymoon Swimsuit
Last Updated: The Stranger Things actress posted a rare picture with her husband, Jake Bongiovi, from their Croatian honeymoon on her Instagram. Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi got married in an intimate ceremony in May last year. Their beautiful wedding ceremony was the stuff of modern fairytales, from a dreamy setting to not one, not two, but five wedding dresses. And even after their celebrations ended, the Stranger Things actress kept her bridal style going strong, especially during their romantic Croatian holiday. And the proof? It's her post on her husband's birthday. Taking to her Instagram account on May 7, Millie penned a sweet note, wishing Jake on his 23rd birthday. In the post captioned 'Happy birthday hubby, there's no one like you," the 21-year-old British actress shared a series of never-before-seen pictures of the couple. The post also included a rare peek into the couple's honeymoon in Croatia in October 2024, and as usual, Millie was a fashion inspiration for all the upcoming brides. The second slide of the carousel featured the couple's picture from their honeymoon, where Millie and Jake were posing cosily. The Enola Holmes actress wore a custom-made white swimsuit featuring a plunging neckline. The piece was entirely embellished with shimmery glass beads and was adorned with a grey bow motif, a black heart and the sweetest of them all, Jake's initials 'JB' embroidered on the chest region. She paired the stunning swimsuit with a crisp linen white shirt, perfectly twinning with her husband's shirt that had 'Hubby' embroidered in gold thread above the pocket. Millie wore a pair of stylish sunglasses and delicate pieces of jewellery to put her beach look together. Millie's custom-made swimsuit was from the luxury swimwear brand Oceanus. Designer Hannah Attalah, while speaking to Cosmo UK, revealed that the actress' team reached out to her before the couple's wedding in May 2024 with a request for a unique, personalised piece for their honeymoon. She said, 'It's so wonderful to work closely with a bride and see their vision come to life. We have been working with lots of new brides who want something special for their honeymoons and bridal showers, and we are so happy that we could be part of that journey with Millie, too." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oceanus (@oceanus) Adding even more meaning to the swimsuit, the designer included subtle embroidery of the couple's zodiac signs. Pisces for Millie and Taurus for Jake. The entire piece took nearly six weeks to complete. Apart from the bespoke swimsuit, Millie's bridal wardrobe included a custom white lace gown to walk down the aisle from the shelves of Galia Lahav, an archival Valentino dress, an off-the-shoulder ruched satin short wedding dress from Vivienne Westwood and Annie's Ibiza crystal-embellished mini dress. First Published:
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Milly Bobby Brown's Plunging White Swimsuit Is Perfect Bridal Inspo
We love a celebrity wedding, and Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's beautiful Italian wedding in the summer of 2023 was no exception. Not least because Millie had a grand total of FIVE (!!) wedding dresses, including a custom white lace Galia Lahav gown to walk down the aisle, a vintage 1993 Valentino dress, a Vivienne Westwood off-the-shoulder ruched satin short wedding dress and a party-perfect crystal-embellished 'Moonshine' mini dress from Annie's Ibiza. And it seems Millie kept the bridal white theme going well into her honeymoon. Taking to Instagram to wish her husband a happy 23rd birthday, the actress included a never-before-seen selfie from the couple's Croatian honeymoon in October of 2023 in the carousel of snaps. The second slide in her celebratory post sees MBB and Jake posing together with Mills wearing a plunging white swimsuit embellished entirely with glass beads. Along with a grey bow motif adorning the front, a black heart and her husband's initials 'JB' were depicted on the chest. She layered a white linen shirt over the top as a chic AF beach cover-up, coordinating perfectly with Jake's matching linen shirt that had 'Hubby' embroidered in gold thread above the breast pocket. White sunglasses and silver jewellery completed her beach attire perfectly. Millie's swimsuit was a custom creation made by swimwear brand Oceanus. Designer Hannah Attalah was approached by Millie's team before her May 2024 wedding and was asked to create a bespoke swimsuit for her honeymoon. 'It's so wonderful to work closely with a bride and see their vision come to life' Hannah told Cosmo UK. 'We have been working with lots of new brides who want something special for their honeymoons and bridal showers, and we are so happy that we could be part of that journey with Millie, too.' To make it even more personal, the design also incorporated the couple's star signs—Millie is a Pisces and Jake's a Taurus—embroidered among the details. Skilled artisans hand-embroidered each element using beautiful glass beads, with the entire process taking around six weeks to complete, ensuring every stitch reflected the love and care behind the piece.$175.00 at If you're a bride-to-be heading somewhere sunny on your bachelorette trip or honeymoon—or there'll be a hot tub at your destination—a white swimsuit or swimsuit is a must, IMO. After all, you may only be a bride once, so let Millie be your inspiration and embrace your bridal era fully. You Might Also Like Here's What NOT to Wear to a Wedding Meet the Laziest, Easiest Acne Routine You'll Ever Try
