Real Estate

Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
History of corruption and bribes behind doomed Florida building reported

The developers of the building which collapsed last week in Southern Florida were under investigation for allegedly bribing local officials to get the permit to build the condominium which has left around 10 people confirmed dead plus some 150 others yet unaccounted for.
Friday, June 25th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Seaside building north of Miami collapses, 3 dead and 100 still unaccounted for

US President Joseph Biden Thursday approved an emergency declaration in the state of Florida after at least three people were found dead and about 100 were still unaccounted for when a Miami Beach 12-story condominium fell to its ashes.
Monday, June 21st 2021 - 07:36 UTC
17th Century Mona Lisa sold for 2.9 million euros

A replica of Leonardo Da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa has been sold for 2.9 million euros in an online auction, Christie's house announced. It was a record price for a reproduction.
Saturday, November 21st 2020 - 08:30 UTC
Leading Argentine banker dies in a helicopter accident

Argentine businessman Jorge Horacio Brito, one of the richest people in the country, has died, according to a statement from Banco Macro, the bank he founded. Brito, 68, died Friday afternoon following a helicopter crash in the northern province of Salta, the newspapers Clarin and La Nacion reported earlier.
Tuesday, August 25th 2020 - 07:31 UTC
London Tower Bridge suffered “technical issues” and was unable to close

London's iconic Tower Bridge suffered “technical issues” on Saturday when it was raised to let a ship through - and was unable to close. Traffic around the area became deadlocked after the bridge was closed to vehicles for several hours during the afternoon and evening.
Thursday, January 9th 2020 - 09:45 UTC
Walmart confirms it is the largest retailer in Mexico; last year it opened 134 new stores

Walmart last year launched its biggest expansion in Mexico since 2013, opening 134 new stores in its top foreign market and boosting its presence by nearly five percent, the retailer said on Wednesday.
Friday, December 27th 2019 - 09:20 UTC
World's largest river cruise vessel to be launched in 2020 on the Yangtze River

The world's largest river cruise ship will launch spring of 2020 on China's Yangtze River, according to its maker Victoria Cruise Lines. The ship, named Victoria Sabrina, is operated by the New York-based Victoria Cruises and was created in conjunction with nine research and design firms, according to Victoria Cruises.
Monday, November 25th 2019 - 12:40 UTC
What is the Airbnb effect on the global tourism industry?

Every so often, industries become disrupted by an innovative idea or different approach to providing services in order to match customer demand. We have seen how Uber changed the landscape for the taxi industry, using a model that offers a quick and easy solution to booking a local taxi via an app and signing up self-employed drivers.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Falklands housing program to accommodate workers for the development of strategic capital projects

Executive Council has approved a plan that will help provide accommodation for workers who are needed to deliver the Government’s ambitious capital program and progress strategic capital projects over the next five years.
Tuesday, August 20th 2019 - 02:40 UTC
Airbnb revenue up 31% in first quarter and reached US$ 9.4bn

Airbnb Inc recorded US$9.4 billion in total booking value in the first quarter, up 31% from the year-ago quarter, a key number that could help pull in investors as the home-sharing company plans its foray into the public market.