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Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Remitsy Launches Dedicated Australia/New Zealand–Europe Euro Transfer Service
SYDNEY, Australia, August 14, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Remitsy, opens new tab, a dedicated euro remittance service, opens new tab, has reinforced its focus on providing faster and more affordable euro money transfers from Australia and New Zealand to Europe. Built for personal and business users who regularly send funds to Europe, the platform now offers an even more streamlined experience, with support teams based in local time zones, transparent pricing, and competitive exchange rates. The company's service, opens new tab caters to a growing demand in the region, where people often send money to Europe to support family, pay tuition, manage property, or settle cross-border business transactions. Unlike global platforms that operate across dozens of currency routes, Remitsy focuses exclusively on one. This allows it to optimise speed, reliability, and cost for users who need to send money from Australia to Europe regularly. 'Remitsy exists because many Australians and New Zealanders are sending money to the same destination: Europe, in euros,' said Marc Alexander Schepis, CEO of Remitsy. 'Rather than offering a long list of global destinations, we focus on doing one thing better. This allows us to provide a more efficient and transparent experience.' Transfers typically settle within one business day. Users receive a complete quote before confirming a transaction, including the amount to be received, the exchange rate, and all associated costs. The service operates in compliance with Australian financial regulations, including know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, and uses encrypted data handling to protect user information. Remitsy's customers include individuals and businesses, such as parents supporting children abroad, students paying tuition, and companies working with European suppliers. The platform is fully digital and offers customer support during Australian and New Zealand business hours. About Remitsy Remitsy (Pulsepoint Pty Ltd) is a money transfer platform focused exclusively on euro transfers from Australia and New Zealand to Europe. The service provides low fees, strong exchange rates, and reliable settlement times under full compliance with Australian financial law. Remitsy serves both personal and business users and is positioned as a cost-effective, simpler alternative to global multi-currency platforms. To learn more, visit opens new tab. Media Contact Marc Alexander Schepissupport@ ### SOURCE: Remitsy Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire See release on EZ Newswire
CBS News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
An 80-year-old man ran a 135-mile ultramarathon through Death Valley. Here's what it took.
When 80-year-old Bob Becker crossed the finish line 135 miles from his starting point in the scorching Death Valley, he made history as the oldest runner to complete the Badwater 135. The ultramarathon, nicknamed the "world's toughest race," takes runners through a desert in southwestern California in the middle of summer. It was around 118 degrees Fahrenheit when the race started for Becker last week. Over the next 45 hours, he ran along a blazing hot trail and up three mountain ranges. The race ended with 13 miles going straight uphill. "Physically I was actually feeling pretty good, but also completely relieved that I was done. It's an exhausting thing," Becker told CBS News. "The adrenaline's pumping. When you hit that finish line after that excitement and all that commotion of all the people around you cheering you on, your body says 'OK, time to get down that hill, get a shower, get in the hotel and get some sleep.'" Becker was one of just 93 people to complete the Badwater 135 this year. It was his sixth time participating as a runner, though he's also worked on support teams for others in the race over the last 18 years. Three years ago at age 77, he'd hoped to break the previous record for the oldest runner to complete the race. His back gave out on him and while he did complete it, he didn't finish it within 48 hours, which is the official deadline. Becker finished 17 minutes after the cut off. He wasn't sure he'd give it another go, but after completing a 140-mile race in Arizona, Becker applied for the Badwater 135 again. "Once I was committed to doing this race, I never had a moment when I didn't think I was going to finish it," Becker said. "I just had every expectation and a real focus on getting it done." Coach Lisa Smith-Batchen was part of Becker's four-person crew during this year's Badwater 135. "My coach, Lisa, was my crew chief and then there were three other people on the crew. And when I had down moments or needed to eat and get calories in, and didn't want to, she gave me some tough love, kept me on track and kept me on toward the finish line," Becker said He was also joined by Marshall Ulrich, Heather Ulrich and Will Litwin. Crew members drive alongside runners, making sure to pass them water, food and electrolytes. Becker ate regularly throughout the race, mostly focused on ingesting liquid calories and gel. He also took two naps during the Badwater 135. Crew members have changes of shoes and clothing, and will help bandage blisters during the run. They also, one at a time, run alongside race participants to keep them company and help them stay motivated. "These are people who know me — know my weaknesses, know my strengths," Becker said. Becker didn't get into running until he was in his late 50s. He celebrated his 60th birthday with his first ultramarathon: a 150-mile race in Morocco. In the years since, he's run all around the U.S. and the world, racing in China, Greece, Brazil, Canada and Costa Rica. His longest continuous run was 230 miles in Tennessee. "I've had people say it's a little crazy, to which I say, 'That's a prerequisite for this kind of stuff,'" Becker said. Becker also organizes races, including the Keys 100 in Florida — a 100-mile race from Key Largo to Key West — for which he serves as the race director. When he's not training for a race, Becker typically runs 30-40 miles a week. He ramps it up to 60-70 miles when he's training. Becker also does some strength training and core work. While running, he'll sometimes drag an SUV tire attached to a belt. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida, resident lives in a pretty flat area, so he'll run up stairs to mimic hills during training, or spend 25 miles going back and forth across a steep bridge. At his age, Becker said his training is age and race specific. He makes sure to pick races realistic for himself. While Becker isn't signed up for another race just yet, he's not hanging up his running sneakers. "I'm not ready to retire yet," he said. "The key is don't ever stop, that's all."
BBC News
21-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Rolling road closures for 85-mile Isle of Man Parish Walk
Motorists have been warned to expect disruption on several key routes as more than 1,100 people take on the Isle of Man's Parish set off from the National Sport Centre in Douglas at 08:00 BST on Saturday aiming to complete the 85-mile (137km) route within 24 road closures will see the A1 between Union Mills to Crosby shut to all traffic between 08:20 and 10:30, with Derby Road in Peel closed from 12:30 to 18: closures and one way systems along the course will be signposted for both walkers and drivers. Starting at the turn of the 20th Century as a competition to see who could walk the furthest, the first organised walk took place in 1913. A formal route set in the 1960s sees those taking part cover a course that visits the churches of the island's 17 rolling closures reflect a requirement for competitors to check in at each location by a specific time. The competition will see the closure of Cleaynagh Road, which runs between Braaid Crossroads and the A5 from 09:00 to 11:30, and the Orrisdale Road near the Blackboards on the A5 shut between 09:30 and 13:30.A raft of other roads will temporarily be one-way to allow them to be used by support teams for parking and assisting include the Sloc, Church Street in Peel and the route between Jurby and Bride have also been reminded of several zones where stopping is not permitted, such as from Braddan Bridge to Union Mills and at the Church Road junction in Lonan when leaving must cross the finish line at the War Memorial on Harris Promenade in Douglas within the 24-hour competition period to officially register as having completed the current record holder is Richard Gerrard, who completed the course in 14 hours, 40 minutes in 2015. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
