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PARIS: Belgium and the Netherlands both cruised to 4-0 wins over Scotland and Estonia respectively in Euro 2020 qualifying on Monday (Sep 9), while Germany claimed a crucial victory over Northern Ireland in their bid to qualify for next year's finals. Roberto Martinez's Belgium, the world-number-one ranked side, were not at their best but still swatted aside a poor Scotland outfit at Hampden Park to make it six wins from as many matches in Group I. Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku gave the visitors the lead in Glasgow in only the ninth minute with his Belgian record-extending 49th international goal. Defenders Thomas Vermaelen and Toby Alderweireld ended the game as a contest with less than 32 minutes on the clock. Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who had assisted each of the first three goals, completed the scoring himself with eight minutes remaining. "It was not a world-class performance, we just did what we had to do," said Belgium captain De Bruyne. … [Read more...] about Football: Belgium, Netherlands hit four as Germany edge closer to Euro 2020

GREECE is aiming to welcome tourists from the UK in ten weeks’ time in what would be a “dovetailing” of plans to open up travel between the two countries. The Greek tourism minister Haris Theocharis praised the British prime minister’s unveiling of a roadmap out of lockdown, saying it provided the clarity for travel plans to finally be made. He said: “We’ll try to dovetail with the plan that has been announced in the UK, a May 17 date has been announced there a nd we want to be certain to be ready by then and more generally support [the UK’s] opening.” Athens has been pushing for vaccine passports to be endorsed by the EU, saying certificates proving the Covid-status of  travellers will help accelerate mass tourism. He added: “ The roadmap was a very, very good move by the UK government … planning is a pre-requisite for the travel industry, there are so many things we have missed and this year it seems for many people to be a necessity to go on vacation.” The Greek … [Read more...] about Greece aims to welcome Brit tourists in 10 weeks – with ‘fast-track vaccinated lanes’ at airports and cheap rapid tests

GREECE was one of the most popular foreign holiday destinations for Brits last year, thanks to the way that it managed Covid - and this year isn't looking any different. While it won't be until April 12 that Brits discover if they'll be going on holiday abroad this summer, Greece is looking like a good prospect for a break, as ministers hold talks with the getaway hotspot. The Prime Minister announced this week that trips abroad will definitely be no earlier than May 17. However, Greece has previously been in talks with UK ministers about welcoming tourists who have been vaccinated to the country this summer - without them having to have negative coronavirus tests. If you want to plan ahead, some of the best deals to the Greek islands are: Seven-nights at TUI BLUE Atlantica Belvedere Resort, Kos half-board in June from £640pp Seven-nights at Ideal apartments, Crete self-catering in June from £323pp Seven-night Jet2 Holidays self-catering breaks in June from … [Read more...] about Best cheap deals to the Greek Islands from £228pp – as hopes grow for travel corridor from UK

Eighteen years ago this fall, Vice President Al Gore Albert (Al) Arnold Gore Al Jazeera launching conservative media platform Exclusive 'Lucky' excerpt: Vow of Black woman on Supreme Court was Biden turning point Paris Agreement: Biden's chance to restore international standing MORE , the Democratic nominee for president, was preparing for his first debate against Republican nominee George W. Bush.  As is the custom, he had chosen someone to study up and play his opponent in a series of mock debates. Tom Downey, a former congressman from Long Island and long-time friend of the nominee, had been chosen to play George W. Bush. Downey was busy preparing for the role when a briefing book from the Bush campaign, showed up in his mail.  Studying the briefing book would certainly have helped Downey play his role better, but Downey thought better of it and instead alerted the FBI and announced this to the press. As a result, and just to be far from foul play, Downey … [Read more...] about Protecting democracy requires action from all of us

Fancy sailing on a superyacht in Catalonian waters, dining at Alain Ducasse ’s famed three Michelin-starred Louis XV restaurant in Monaco, or going on an exclusive truffle hunt in Croatia? These may sound like bucket-list activities on an ultra-luxe Eurotrip but get this – they are no longer practically impossible to gain access to. READ > What a stay in a S$72,000-a-night hotel suite overlooking Hyde Park is like This is thanks to a new initiative called Mediterranean Luxe , a collaboration between eleven tourism boards and travel providers featuring specially curated itineraries that offer an opulent spin to the multi-country bus tours of Europe that Asian travellers are so accustomed to. Instead of harried, well-trodden trips that focus on the capital cities of Europe and quick photo ops at key attractions (you know exactly what we are referring to, don’t you?) this newly launched programme takes the opposite approach. For starters, the Mediterranean … [Read more...] about Supercars, superyachts and Michelin meals: How to score a dream Mediterranean vacay

LONDON: England will play Austria and Romania in June in pre-European championship home friendlies rescheduled from last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Football Association said on Wednesday. Austria will visit on June 2, with Romania on June 6 at venues to be confirmed. "As we continue to work with the Government to get fans back into stadiums as soon as is safe to do so, any ticketing arrangements will be communicated to supporters when relevant," the FA said. The postponed European championship runs from June 11 to July 11. Gareth Southgate's England side face Croatia, Scotland and Czech Republic in Group D. Austria are in Group C with Ukraine, Netherlands and North Macedonia. Romania failed to qualify. Wales also confirmed they would play Albania in Cardiff on June 5 in preparation for the Euros before travelling to Baku, Azerbaijan for their opening group game against Switzerland a week later. Wales are in Group A along with Switzerland, Turkey and … [Read more...] about Soccer-England to play Austria and Romania pre-Euro friendlies in June