Stories for October 25th 2017

Wednesday, October 25th 2017 - 11:51 UTC
MSC Cruises has organized its second world cruise, setting sail in 2020

MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe and South America, announced the opening of sales for its second world cruise, setting sail in 2020 on board MSC Magnifica. MSC Voyagers Club members can begin booking today, and all other passengers can book beginning November 23.
Wednesday, October 25th 2017 - 11:36 UTC
Saudi Arabia announces plan to build US$ 500bn new city and a bridge connecting with Egypt

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman announced plans to build a new city on the Red Sea coast, promising a lifestyle not available in today’s Saudi Arabia as he seeks to remake the kingdom in a time of dwindling resources.
Wednesday, October 25th 2017 - 10:15 UTC
Europe tells Malta it must bring to light the killing of journalist Daphne Caruana

”Malta must show to Europe and the world that its rules and regulations are healthy and robust,” European Commission first vice-president Frans Timmermans said. “If problems of a more general or systemic nature are brought to light, they must also be addressed, regardless of the consequences.”
Wednesday, October 25th 2017 - 10:02 UTC
Macri reminds cabinet “more votes, means more responsibilities”

“I'm not that happy, more votes means more responsibilities”, Argentine president Mauricio Macri told his ministers when they applauded him on entering the first cabinet meeting following on Sunday's victory of the ruling coalition, Let's Change in the midterm elections.
Wednesday, October 25th 2017 - 09:54 UTC
Catalan parliament convened for Thursday to respond to Madrid

The ruling Catalan separatist coalition has said the regional parliament will hold a meeting on Thursday which many fear will become a cover for a vote on declaring independence from Spain.
Wednesday, October 25th 2017 - 09:35 UTC
Weak pound makes UK one of the best-value travel destinations, says Lonely Planet

The weak pound has made the UK one of the world's best-value travel destinations, according to publisher Lonely Planet. Sterling has fallen sharply against the dollar and the euro since last year after ongoing Brexit uncertainty.
Wednesday, October 25th 2017 - 09:15 UTC
Falkland Islands sets its Economic Priorities for the coming Decade

Over recent months the Falkland Islands Government have undertaken a review and refresh of the Economic Development Strategy for the Islands.
Wednesday, October 25th 2017 - 08:57 UTC
Australia and France fresh push for East Antarctica MPA in CCAMLR meeting

Australia and France have kicked off a fresh push this week to create a vast marine sanctuary in pristine East Antarctica, hoping to build on the success of landmark deal secured last year at a key annual conservation summit.