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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.

20 June 2023

China unveils first converted hydrogen-powered train

China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC), the country’s largest railway vehicle and equipment manufacturer, said the new converted train —  Ningdong — is the world’s most […]
20 June 2023

Airports and airlines clash over slot regulations

Amid the 152nd Slot Conference in Dublin, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with 7 other international airlines’ associations, issued a call for world governments […]
20 June 2023

Emirates elevates passenger tea experience onboard thanks to Sri Lanka Dilmah Tea

Emirates and Dilmah Tea have enjoyed a longstanding partnership over the past 30 years.To celebrate this partnership and highlight the qualities of the organic tea, a […]
20 June 2023

Lost Titanic expedition submarine has 70 hours’ worth of oxygen left

OceanGate Expeditions, a company offering deep sea tourist dives to the wreckage of the Titanic for €250,000 per person, lost contact with its latest mission about […]
20 June 2023

Cat hired to help release stress at San Francisco Airport

Last May, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced that the Wag Brigade, the Airport’s team of certified stress-relief animals, has a new member: Duke the […]
20 June 2023

Virgin Galactic announces dates for first commercial spaceflight service

On Thursday June 15th, Virgin Galactic announced the date of its first commercial flight into space: the company plans to launch the shuttle “Galactic 01” between […]
20 June 2023

American Airlines first to make all economy flyers pay for checked luggage

American Airlines (AA) has announced new fees for checked bags for long-haul passengers purchasing the cheapest air tickets. The move means the carrier is the first […]
19 June 2023

Polish bus company announces change to ‘satanic’ 666 bus route

A bus route in a scenic coastal part of Poland will be known by a new number after the end of this week, due to pressure […]
19 June 2023

The Best of Portugal conquered thousands of Brussels’ hearts again

The 9th edition of the Best of Portugal festival took place in Brussels’ Parc du Cinquantenaire on the 17th and 18th of June. As is already […]
19 June 2023

Bali considers banning climbing sacred sites after tourists’ repeated acts of disrespect

Travelers visiting Bali risk being banned from mountains and sacred locations after a series of incidents triggered Bali’s governor to crack down on indecent behavior from […]
19 June 2023

Berlin Airport makes security check even easier

In August 2022, the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) became Europe’s first to introduce bookable time slots for security checks, allowing passengers to reserve a time they […]
19 June 2023

Luxury cruises in Europe polluted more than 1 billion cars last year, study shows

Cruise ship pollution around ports is higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study from Transport & Environment (T&E). Despite the introduction of the UN […]
19 June 2023

Tourists setting foot on Sardinia’s Pink Beach risk fines of up to €3,500

Tourists who dare to visit the protected Spiaggia Rosa or Pink Beach in Sardinia face steep fines ranging from €300 up to €3,500. On June 2nd, […]
19 June 2023

Hainan Airlines under fire over new policy to suspend ‘overweight’ flight attendants

China‘s Hainan Airlines is facing criticism after it announced new weight standards for its cabin crew. The new rules set specifications for body size and weight […]
19 June 2023

Eurostar consultant to asses 11-month service disruption on Amsterdam-London route

Eurostar has announced the appointment of an independent consultant to assess possibilities for maintaining its train service from Amsterdam Central Station to London, in the face […]
19 June 2023

Belgian Minister of Mobility to propose ban on domestic short-haul flights

On Friday June 16th, Belgium’s Federal Minister of Mobility, Georges Gilkinet, announced a desire to implement a total ban on domestic flights in the country. A […]