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Florence’s Landmark Passageway Over Ponte Vecchio Reopens to Public
Date: December 20, 2024
By Cristiano Corvino and Alvise Armellini FLORENCE (Reuters) – A Renaissance-era raised passageway that connects Florence’s Uffizi Galleries to the Medici’s former residence, Palazzo Pitti, will reopen to the public on Saturday, offering spectacular views of the historic Italian city. The Vasari Corridor, named after Giorgio Vasari, the 16th century architect, painter and art historian...
How Business Owners and Fleet Managers Can Save Money on Fuel and Fleet Costs With iCompario
Date: December 20, 2024
In the fast-paced business environment of the United Kingdom, reducing operational costs has become an ever-present challenge for business owners, fleet managers, and truck drivers alike. Fleet management is at the core of businesses that move goods and provide services, and as fuel prices continue to fluctuate, finding reliable solutions to cut costs while optimizing...
After Northvolt, Europe’s Battery Hopes Rely Heavily on China
Date: December 20, 2024
By Nick Carey VODERADY, Slovakia (Reuters) – Northvolt’s financial collapse has not entirely crushed Europe’s dream of developing its own electric vehicle batteries but fulfilling it is likely to require Chinese cash and expertise. InoBat CEO Marian Bocek’s Slovakian start-up had to work hard to secure funding until China’s fifth-largest battery maker Gotion bought a...
Fog and Smog Push Sarajevo Towards Top of World Pollution Charts
Date: December 20, 2024
By Amel Emric and Daria Sito-Sucic SARAJEVO (Reuters) – A blanket of fog and smog descended on the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo this week, reducing daytime visibility to a few dozen metres and forcing residents indoors as pollution levels surged to hazardous levels. Only India’s capital New Delhi, which has 100 times more people than...
UK Car Manufacturing Hits 44-year Low in November, Industry Data Shows
Date: December 20, 2024
(Reuters) – UK car manufacturing hit its lowest November output since 1980, as the industry grapples with the shift to zero-emission vehicles and rising costs, according to data released Friday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Factory lines produced 64,216 units in November, a 30.1% drop from the previous year. “While a...
US Presses EU to Align Methane Regulations for Lng
Date: December 20, 2024
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. officials doubled down on their appeal to EU counterparts to ensure liquefied natural gas shipments that meet current U.S. methane regulations also automatically comply with Europe’s new standards for gas imports, a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday showed. President Joe Biden’s administration sent a second letter to...