Georges Bizet’s Carmen is not the only 19th century piece of music crammed with Spanish flair and flavour. A month before the March 1875 premiere of Bizet’s southern Spain-set opera came fellow French composer Edouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole – a brilliant five-movement fiesta for violin and orchestra written for the legendary Spanish violinist, conductor and composer Pablo de Sarasate. Seduction was the word du jour for Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s concert centrepiece on September 26, when...

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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur is often viewed simply as a gateway to the rest of Asia, but it is a destination worth lingering in. In just 48 hours, visitors can explore a 400-million-year-old cave temple complex, stroll through a rainforest canopy in the heart of the city, sample some of Southeast Asia’s most diverse street food and enjoy afternoon tea overlooking one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers. As the...

Die Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia und die Österreichischen Bundesbahnen bringen ab dem nächsten Sommer Europa-Reisende von München ohne Umstieg nach Mailand und Rom. The post Ab Sommer 2027: Mit dem Zug von München über Innsbruck direkt nach Mailand und Rom appeared first on Business Traveller.

China's State Council executive meeting has called for stronger and more effective macro policies and efforts to boost effective investment as the economy enters a key stage of the year. The meeting outlined measures including faster bond issuance and utilization, accelerated construction of major projects, optimized fiscal spending, and timely adjustments to monetary policy tools. Experts said the measures signal stepped-up counter-cyclical policy support, with existing and incremental policies working together to stabilize market expectations.

Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the destination marketing organisation for Palm Beach County, announced that The Palm Beaches welcomed a record-breaking 6.09 million visitors during the first half of 2026, a 6.4% increase over the same time period last year.

The UAE will redraw its tourism map on 30 September when Etihad Rail launches passenger services between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, putting the country’s two biggest visitor destinations just 64 minutes apart by train and, for the first time, offering a genuine alternative to the road that has defined travel between them for decades.

Air Canada is inviting European travellers to start planning their winter escapes with its expanded Winter 2026-27 schedule, offering more seamless connections to Latin America than ever before. With the addition of new services to destinations including Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City and Costa Rica this winter, Air Canada is making it easier for European travellers to discover destinations than ever. Whether exploring ancient ruins, vibrant cities, or tropical coastlines, passengers can enjoy convenient connections and a smoother journey to the heart of Latin America.

The charity received a £60,000 grant, over three years, from Shrewsbury Town Council.

Paul Bowen says a rise in employer's National Insurance was "the tipping edge" to him closing a pie shop.