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Global Internet hit 2012 speed bump: study
AFP Relax News, Published on 24/01/2013
» Global Internet connection speeds around the world slowed in late 2012, according to a survey released Wednesday that suggested a temporary stall in broadband gains.
Russians flock to Baltics for Orthodox Christmas
AFP Relax News, Published on 04/01/2013
» With the Eastern Orthodox Christmas just around the corner, three ex-Soviet Baltic states are facing a new invasion from the east as Russian tourists flood in for the holidays.
Arctic town eyes future as Europe's gateway to space
AFP Relax News, Published on 18/12/2012
» Sweden's small Arctic town of Kiruna has a surprisingly international airport with regular flights to London and Tokyo, but it has even bigger plans: to offer commercial space flights.
Mugaritz restaurant embroiled in foie gras controversy
AFP Relax News, Published on 14/12/2012
» The ongoing ethical debate surrounding foie gras has expanded beyond California’s borders where the French delicacy was recently banned, to Spain, where two Michelin-starred restaurant Mugaritz faces disciplinary action for serving foie gras from a local farm that likewise faces health and safety charges.
Higgs Boson makes it a champagne year for physics
AFP Relax News, Published on 11/12/2012
» 2012 will go down in history as a landmark year, when physicists discovered a fundamental particle that may answer one of the greatest riddles of all.
Dutch ditch controversial 'weed pass' law
AFP Relax News, Published on 21/11/2012
» Dutch cities are to decide themselves whether to bar foreign drug tourists from so-called coffee-shops, after the government scrapped its unpopular "weed pass" law.
Chanel announces location for Scotland Metiers d'Art show
AFP Relax News, Published on 15/11/2012
» The Chanel Metiers d'Art show will take place at Scotland's historic Linlithgow Palace in December this year.