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This remote island is the ultimate hidden gem to add to your bucket list
Instead of encouraging travelers to go to the hottest, must-visit destinations, this new list urges them to check out those off the beaten path – and how it can be incredibly rewarding. Intrepid Travel released its eighth annual Not Hot List 2026...

International student enrollment declines nationwide, JMU to release data soon
UPDATED 9/12/2025 at 11:25 a.m. The Trump administration’s immigration and international student policies have affected college campuses, especially those that foster large international communities. JMU has yet to publicly release census data...

The Week in Women's Football: Izzy Groves exclusive; Champions League qualifying review
This week with interview Jamaican international Izzy Groves, who as captain has helped Athlone Town in the Republic of Ireland through two rounds of 2024-25 UEFA Women’s Champions League action and helped the team into the new Women’s Europa...

10 off-the-beaten-path destinations to visit before the crowds
Instead of encouraging travelers to go to the hottest, must-visit destinations, this new list urges them to check out those off the beaten path – and how it can be incredibly rewarding. Intrepid Travel released its eighth annual Not Hot List 2026...

Energy company sets out to harness unlimited energy source hiding within earth: 'We are particularly pleased'
There is massive untapped potential. by Simon SageSeptember 9, 2025 A promising milestone was reached in planning for a Croatian geothermal power plant, according to Think GeoEnergy. In the spring, Enna Geo finished drilling a 15,032-foot well at...

Europe’s ‘serene’ remote island barely any Brits know about is named top holiday spot for 2026
THE island of Vis is one of those beautiful places in the world that goes mostly unnoticed by tourists. But the Croatian gem has been highlighted on Intrepid's Not Hot List 2026 which guides travellers beyond the popular spots - and Vis has...
Negri and Lambertenghi Win Day Two in Split After Tactical Duel on the Adriatic
The second day of racing at the 2025 Star World Championship in Split, Croatia, saw the full 101-boat fleet return to the water for Race 2 after a 90-minute wait ashore. Despite a light and uncertain forecast, the Race Committee docked out at...

ECB holds rates steady at 2%, lowers inflation forecasts
The economic outlook for Europe and the euro area is cloudy due to trade tensions and global risks, including tariff threats from the US. While global and regional developments in the economy are important, people primarily focus on how these...

Amorgos International Film Festival Marks 16th Edition with Global Lineup
The Amorgos International Film Festival returns for its 16th edition, welcoming filmmakers from around the world to the Cycladic island of Amorgos. Organized by the Cultural Association of Women of Amorgos, the festival will run from November 13...

Iran's enriched nuclear material 'under rubble', Foreign Minister Araghchi says
Iran's enriched nuclear material is "under the rubble" of sites damaged in the 12-day war with Israel and authorities are assessing whether it can be reached, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. In an interview with state TV on Thursday, he...

Europe’s ‘best walking destination’ is also one of the cheapest for holidays
Dubbed the ‘Camino of the East’, the 1,400 km long-distance walking trail, Via Transilvanica, is helping position Romania as Europe’s next great walking destination One of the cheapest countries in Europe has been tipped as the next go-to...

Badr Hari or ‘The Cobra’ ready to strike back in Dubai
Badr Hari is not someone you want to upset. In June 2005, the Dutch-Moroccan kick-boxer was knocked out by a trademark spinning back kick from Croatian-German Stefan Leko. After getting severe criticism from the Dutch public for his loss, the...

Everything Ready for 6th Indian Banana Festival in Gornja Bistra
September the 11th, 2025 – Everything is now ready for the 6th Indian Banana Festival in Gornja Bistra, scheduled for September the 12th and 13th! There’s something quite different brewing in Gornja Bistra on September the 12th and 13th as the 6th...

Rimac's Game-Changing Solid State Battery: The Future Of EVs?
The solid-state battery (SSB) is the holy grail of the EV movement, promising to overcome the limitations of the lithium-ion battery the way that the latter overcame the restrictions of the nickel-metal hydride unit before it. Where today’s...

England flag appears on famous white horse landmark
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Where The World's Ocean Plastic Waste Comes From
In the past decade, plastic pollution has become one of the most visible environmental issues worldwide. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic enter the ocean, affecting marine life, coastal communities, and ecosystems. This visualization, via...

Top Headlines: September, 9, 2025
BOZEMAN — Here's a quick look at our top stories for Tuesday, September 9, 2025: Watch the latest weather forecast Slightly cooler with highs in the 70s for Tuesday with isolated showers this afternoon and evening. Showers and cooler temps this...

Mljet National Park Marks 65th Anniversary with Celebration in Pomena
Mljet National Park will celebrate its 65th anniversary on Friday, September 12, 2025, with a day-long programme in Pomena showcasing the island’s nature, culture, and traditions. The event will feature a fair of local products, performances by...
Wanderlust after 50: the best solo travel destinations for women
“Women don’t just want to check places off a list; they want to be moved by them.” This sentiment, expressed by Doni Bleu, travel expert and CEO of Girls' Guide to the World, encapsulates the evolving landscape of solo travel for women aged 50 and...

New Buoys to Monitor Adriatic Sea to be Installed Under €45 Million METMONIC Project
ZAGREB – The Croatian government has approved the installation of 28 new meteorological and oceanographic buoys across the Adriatic Sea, completing a key phase of the national METMONIC project aimed at modernizing the country’s meteorological...