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Marta studied Political Science and Media & Journalism at the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) and has developed her journalistic career working for the Portuguese newspapers Diário de Notícias, Correio da Manhā and media outlets in Brussels. She is a reporter for Travel Tomorrow, and is also engaged in delivering communications services and EU policy research for different consultancies in Brussels. A former Blue Book trainee of the European Commission, Marta has a keen interest in EU and global affairs, and experience in reporting and interpreting information. Whenever she can, Marta loves traveling, exploring nature and learning about regenerative agriculture. She is also quite enthusiastic about space ventures and the cosmos.

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25 October 2023

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Demand for fossil fuels “far too high” to stay below 1.5°C warming, warns IEA

The latest global assessment of the world’s energy systems announced by the International Energy Agency (IEA) yesterday keeps pushing for increased ambitions in the renewables front […]

25 October 2023

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European Commission unveils plan to support European wind power industry

The wind power industry is set to regain grip as the European Commission unveiled yesterday 15 immediate actions, under its wind energy package, to secure domestic […]

25 October 2023

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West Maui to re-open for tourism after fires amid pleas for “kindness, understanding and aloha”

Hawaii’s second largest island, Maui, is set to re-open for tourism across nearly all its recently fire-stricken west. From 1 November 2023, only gutted parts of […]

25 October 2023

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Southwest passenger ejected from flight after comforting dog

A passenger on a Southwest Airlines plane was removed from the aircraft for making the mistake of comforting her puppy as it sat in a pet […]

25 October 2023

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Off-duty pilot charged with attempted murder after attempt to down Alaska Airlines flight

A qualified pilot has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder after allegedly attempting to down the Alaska Airlines flight he was flying aboard on […]

24 October 2023

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Uber introduces hot air balloon rides in Türkiye

Uber has added a new feature on its app for users in Cappadocia, Türkiye. The region, famed for the its picturesque and Instagrammable hot air balloon […]

24 October 2023

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Fostering European tourism by creating a EU Tourism Agency

Towards the unprecedented challenges that the European Union (EU) is facing, also within the tourism sector, it becomes imperative for the European Commission to contemplate the […]

24 October 2023

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Japan to tackle overtourism through better transport and alternative destinations

In the fight against overtourism, popular Japan is planning to enhance its transport networks and introduce measures to spread the footfall of its current tourism boom. […]

24 October 2023

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Cruise, GM, and Honda’s driverless taxis to roll out in Tokyo by 2026

Cruise, General Motors (GM), and Honda have announced a collaboration to introduce a driverless ride service in Tokyo by 2026. The joint venture, set to be […]

24 October 2023

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Europe’s travel accommodations sector surpasses pre-Covid benchmarks in 2023

Amidst a difficult global context – marked by escalating geopolitical tensions and enduring cost-of-living crisis – Europe’s travel and tourism sector has defied odds. Research conducted […]

24 October 2023

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25 restaurants take part in Belgium’s first “meat-free week”

This week, Belgium becomes the second country in Europe to join the “meat-free week” movement, an initiative aimed at persuading people to reduce their meat as […]

24 October 2023

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Wave of bomb threats causing “psychosis” in France, says Justice Minister

Visitors to France should remain vigilant and plan ahead for potential disruption to travel networks and tourist attractions, due to heightened security measures and a run […]

24 October 2023

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Two planes involved in near mid-air collision and forced landing at Portland

Two commercial passenger aircraft came within less than 100 metres (250 feet) of a mid-air collision last week at Portland International Airport in Oregon. The near-miss […]

24 October 2023

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4 Mexican traditions to honor the Dead

A woman powders her cheeks and forehead, the area above her lips. Her eyes are surrounded by blackness. She smiles and continues with the task, one […]

23 October 2023

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Is dumping iron in the ocean a good idea to slash CO2 levels?

Scientists are aware that iron in the ocean can play a role in reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) through a process called iron fertilization. In 1988, […]

23 October 2023

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US to regulate lead emissions from aircraft in bid to curb pollution

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that emissions of lead from aircraft that operate on leaded fuel “cause or contribute to air pollution” — […]