While other European rail lines have reduced their overnight train services, Austria’s state-owned system is investing in its own.
Author: PALKO KARASZ
A Modern-Day Christmas Market, Transylvania-Style
While Germany’s Christmas markets are a favorite among travelers, a little-known market in Transylvania has added sparkle to an ancient city with a German-speaking community.
Fighter Pilot Is Left Dangling From Power Lines After F-16 Crash
The Belgian Air Force jet went down over western France, causing both pilots onboard to use their ejector seats and parachutes. Both escaped with minor injuries.
Julian Assange Must Stay in Jail as Flight Risk, U.K. Judge Rules
The WikiLeaks founder won’t be released next week when he finishes a sentence for jumping bail.
A French Worker Died After Sex on a Business Trip. His Company Is Liable.
Labor law in France has strong protections in such cases, even if the accident or injury had little to do with the employee’s job.
Dutch Court Clears Doctor in Euthanasia of Dementia Patient
Euthanasia is legal in the Netherlands, but prosecutors said they had filed charges in an effort to clarify ambiguities in the law.
Slovenia Has Another Trump Statue. This One Has Vampire Teeth.
Less than 50 miles from a wooden effigy of the Slovenia-born Melania Trump, the president now has a giant figure of his own. Media interest may have saved it from a bonfire.
W.H.O. Warns of ‘Dramatic’ Rise in Measles in Europe
The disease had a resurgence in Britain, Greece, the Czech Republic and Albania, the World Health Organization said.
Epstein Accuser Urges Prince Andrew to ‘Come Clean’ on Sex Allegations
The prince has been accused of witnessing and taking part in sexual exploitation of young women and girls during his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Glasgow University Pledges Millions for ‘Reparative Justice’ for Slavery Ties
One of Britain’s oldest universities has acknowledged its historical links to the slave trade and has pledged to raise £20 million for research.