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12742 STORIES · UPDATED 22D AGOVietJet Direct Hanoi Tainan Flights
- VietJet will launch a direct Hanoi-Tainan route on October 25, 2026.
- The nonstop service runs four times weekly: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
- Outbound flight departs Hanoi at 7:50 am, arriving Tainan at 11:10 am; return leaves Tainan at 12:10 pm, arriving Hanoi at 2 pm.
- The route connects Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) with Tainan Airport (TNN), avoiding major hub transits.
- Vietnam recorded about 6.8 million international arrivals in Q1, with Taiwan contributing roughly 316,000 visitors.
Nomad Lawyer · 29d ago
Mourning in a popular neighborhood of Manizales: commercial pilot died at airport during the earthquake
Google News — Manizales (local) · 28d ago · translated from Spanish
Hanoi strives to complete 100 km of metro by 2030
Laodong.vn · 29d ago
Revolut RevPoints To Avios 20% Conversion Bonus August 17 – 30, 2026 (Select Countries)
LoyaltyLobby · 29d ago
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes southern Spain: material damage reported
Google News — Spain (nacional) · 29d ago · translated from Spanish
Review: Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Boeing 787 (AUS-FRA)
- Lufthansa's Allegris 787 business class is a big improvement over the old product, but still has major areas for improvement.
- The flight AUS-FRA took 9hr25min in July 2026, with 28 seats in a 1-2-1/1-1-1 layout.
- The reviewer booked the ticket for 75,000 Aeroplan points plus $58 in taxes and fees.
- Best seats are the first-row suites with sliding doors; center pairs are least preferred for privacy.
- Lufthansa charges for most seat assignments, and seat types vary widely in privacy and space.
One Mile at a Time · 29d ago
Marriott Bonvoy Member Day October 12, 2026 At Bethesda (Submit Your Interest To Attend By August 20)
- Marriott Bonvoy Member Day is set for October 12, 2026, at Marriott HQ in Bethesda, MD.
- Bonvoy members must submit interest via an online form by August 20 to be considered.
- Selected attendees pay their own travel expenses; Marriott does not cover them.
- The event includes leadership speeches, CEO address, and behind-the-scenes insights.
- Attendees can share feedback and help shape the future of Marriott Bonvoy.
LoyaltyLobby · 29d ago
Watch out for rents after the earthquake: Manizales warns about potential abusive charges
- Manizales mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas warns against rent speculation after the Aug 10 magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Chocó.
- Under urban housing rules, monthly rent cannot exceed 1% of the property's commercial value.
- Authorities also warn against demanding deposits or guarantees not allowed by law from displaced families.
- Government rental subsidies for quake victims are active, increasing the need to watch for inflated charges.
- Report suspected rent speculation to Manizales hotline 606 893 1378; keep property details and rent terms as evidence.
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Read the full article on Google News — Manizales (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Manizales (local) · 29d ago · translated from Spanish
Forbes suggests Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu & Kalamata to Americans for a more affordable, quality life after retirement
Google News — Thessaloniki (local) · 29d ago · translated from Greek
Verão Fortaleza 300 brings together music, sports and fairs on the capital's waterfront; see the schedule
- Fortaleza's Verão Fortaleza 300 runs until Sunday (16) on the city's waterfront to mark its 300th anniversary.
- Activities take place at Praia de Iracema, Avenida Beira-Mar, Estoril, and Ponte dos Ingleses.
- The event features nautical sports, music shows, a creative economy fair, and popular gastronomy.
- The creative fair gathers over 50 entrepreneurs and 10 chefs selling products and food experiences.
- Saturday's lineup includes yoga at 6h, the VI Copa Brasil de Vela at 10h, and music from 17h at Estoril.
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Read the full article on G1 (Globo) (in Portuguese)G1 (Globo) · 29d ago · translated from Portuguese
Diego Rivera on exhibition in Rome, at Villa Caffarelli
Google News — Rome (local) · 29d ago
The Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating two new shooting incidents in Barcelona and Terrassa in the last few hours
- Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating two new shooting incidents in Barcelona and Terrassa from the last few hours.
- Shots were reported in Barcelona's Bon Pastor neighborhood around 1:00 AM Saturday; a dozen shell casings were found but no suspects or injuries.
- A possible shooting in Terrassa was reported by neighbors; police are investigating and checking for injuries.
- Shootings, mostly into the air to mark territory, have increased in recent months, especially in the Barcelona metro area.
- In the first half of 2026, there were 6 gun deaths and 27 injured, versus 8 deaths and 28 injured in all of last year.
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Read the full article on El Mundo — Portada (in Spanish)El Mundo — Portada · 28d ago · translated from Spanish
There’s a free festival all about Thai food taking over a Toronto square for a full weekend
- Thai Festival Toronto returns to Sankofa Square on Aug. 29-30, 2026, free and all-ages.
- The festival marks 65 years of Thailand-Canada friendship with over 40 food vendors.
- Attendees can enjoy Som Tum demos, Thai massages, crafts, and spicy food challenges.
- The 2025 debut drew over 25,000 attendees; this year is billed as the biggest yet.
- TAIWANfest also runs Aug. 28-30 at Harbourfront Centre, exploring ties with Scotland.
Toronto.com · 29d ago
Bangkok Airport Considers The Return Of Arrival Duty Free After New Profit Projections
LoyaltyLobby · 28d ago
‘TikTok wouldn’t open at all’: Taiwan simulates an internet blackout, with an eye on China threat
The Guardian · 29d ago
El Barullo Rock Festival Returns To Port Of Asunción For City’s Anniversary
The Asunción Times · 29d ago
Watch The Strokes play ‘Lonely In The Future’ in full live for the first time in Tokyo
NME · 28d ago
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Suffers Botched Takeoff In Munich: Runway Overrun, Tail Strike, Shredded Tires
- Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 from Munich to Hanoi overran runway 26L on takeoff on August 15, 2026, damaging runway lights and striking its tail.
- The Boeing 787-9, registration VN-A867, was 10 years old and used a 4,000-meter runway, longer than needed for a fully loaded Dreamliner.
- After becoming airborne, the crew declared an emergency, circled for about 90 minutes, and landed on runway 26R at 3:57PM, two hours after takeoff.
- The aircraft became disabled on the runway after landing, closing it for an extended period; tire damage and tail strike were confirmed.
- No injuries were reported, but the cause is under investigation, with possible factors including incorrect takeoff performance calculations.
One Mile at a Time · 28d ago
Iemanjá festival brings together various religious groups in Fortaleza; schedule runs until Sunday (16)
- Iemanjá festival in Fortaleza runs until Sunday (16), with events at Praia do Futuro, Praia de Iracema, Poço da Draga, and Mucuripe.
- The festival, held since the 1950s, was registered as Intangible Heritage of Fortaleza in 2018.
- On Saturday (15), a boat took offerings to the sea at Praia do Mucuripe, with groups from Umbanda and Candomblé.
- Closing ceremony is Sunday (16) at Estação das Artes, from 10h to 14h, with free admission.
- Events include processions, giras, sea offerings, cultural shows, fairs, and environmental education activities.
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Read the full article on G1 Ceará (Globo — estado, cobre Fortaleza) (in Portuguese)G1 Ceará (Globo — estado, cobre Fortaleza) · 28d ago · translated from Portuguese
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