Like Kyoto, these sites which protect themselves against overtourism

Like Kyoto, these sites which protect themselves against overtourism

Like the Japanese city of Kyoto, which is preparing to significantly increase its tourist taxes imposed on visitors, many tourist sites around the world have taken measures to limit mass attendance which clogs and damages them. . Limited hyper-center Venice is trying to limit the influx of tourists into its historic center by establishing a … Read more

Age verification now mandatory for porn sites, under penalty of blocking

Age verification now mandatory for porn sites, under penalty of blocking

After a long battle between the public authorities and the publishers of pornographic sites, the latter have the obligation from Saturday to verify the age of their users, with a threat of blocking for the recalcitrant. To comply with this new rule, X sites must now require the sending of a photo or an identity … Read more

Deadly Israeli raids on rebel-controlled sites in Yemen

Deadly Israeli raids on rebel-controlled sites in Yemen

Israeli strikes targeted Sanaa international airport and other sites controlled by Houthi rebels in Yemen on Thursday, killing at least three people, the insurgents said. The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was at Sanaa airport during the bombing and said he was “safe and sound” on however, was injured. Israel confirmed … Read more

Strike and blockages on Amazon sites in the United States and Germany

Strike and blockages on Amazon sites in the United States and Germany

A strike started Thursday on several American and German sites of the American online commerce giant Amazon, a few days before the end of year holidays, to demand in particular salary increases. The social movement started at 11:00 GMT in the United States on Thursday due to the refusal of Amazon management to negotiate with … Read more

Online scams: as Christmas approaches, attacks on fake sites are increasing

Online scams: as Christmas approaches, attacks on fake sites are increasing

Zoé had found the perfect Christmas gift for her mother: a pottery kit to make her own scented candles, bought for around fifty euros on a site specializing in ceramics. The day after his order, a text informs him that his mailbox is too small, preventing delivery, and that reprogramming is necessary. The 25-year-old young … Read more

Unesco places 34 cultural sites in Lebanon under “temporary reinforced protection”

Unesco places 34 cultural sites in Lebanon under “temporary reinforced protection”

Unesco announced on Monday to place “temporary reinforced protection” 34 cultural sites in Lebanon threatened by Israeli bombings, and provide emergency financial assistance to save this country’s heritage. These sites “now benefit from the highest level of immunity against attack and use for military purposes”according to the press release from the UN organization dedicated to … Read more

The Minister of Industry expects new announcements of site closures

The Minister of Industry expects new announcements of site closures

Industry Minister Marc Ferracci expects new announcements of industrial site closures in France “in the coming weeks and months”which will affect “thousands of jobs”after those concerning two Michelin sites this week. “There will probably be announcements of site closures in the coming weeks and months”declared Mr. Ferracci at the microphone of France Inter on Saturday, … Read more

Tickets for Oasis concerts purchased on unofficial resale sites to be canceled

Tickets for Oasis concerts purchased on unofficial resale sites to be canceled

The organizers of next summer’s tour of the British group Oasis, whose reformation has caused immense enthusiasm, will cancel tickets purchased on unofficial resale sites, which could affect thousands of fans, they said on Monday . Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher announced at the end of August that they were reforming their legendary group for … Read more

Iran reports ‘limited damage’ after Israeli strikes on military sites

Iran reports ‘limited damage’ after Israeli strikes on military sites

Iran reported Saturday “limited damage” after airstrikes against missile manufacturing sites carried out by Israel, which threatened the Islamic Republic with “pay a high price” if she replied. These bombings come a month after Iranian missile strikes on Israel, at a time when the Israeli army has been at war against two Islamist movements supported … Read more