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EuroItalia spotlights travel retail exclusive Versace Dylan Blush Pink
Versace Dylan Blush Pink is exclusive to travel retail until the end of 2025. EuroItalia is shining a light on Versace Dylan Blush Pink fragrance for women, which is exclusive to travel retail until the end of 2025. According to the company, which...

Indian Ocean opens new showroom at High Point, USA
2 October 2025 Indian Ocean have announced the opening of new showroom space at High Point Market. Located at 313 Space, the state-of-the-art showroom is situated within a meticulously restored historic mill in the heart of High Point, North...

Curfew extended in wreckage-strewn Madagascar capital after protests
Madagascar extended a nighttime curfew in the capital Friday as residents took stock of the damage from a day of violent protests over frequent power cuts and water shortages. The protest in Antananarivo, led by hundreds of mostly young...

Wreckage strews deserted Madagascar capital after violent protests
The streets were largely deserted in Madagascar's capital Friday as residents took stock of the damage from a day of violent protests over frequent power cuts and water shortages. The protest in Antananarivo, led by hundreds of mostly young...

What is chikungunya virus? French holiday hotspot hit with over 100 cases amid warning to tourists
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From sunbathing to safari: dive into Africa's best beach-to-bush holidays
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published 1 hour ago 4min With the sun shining brightly and the weather warming up, adventure beckons. For those torn between the allure of sandy beaches and the thrill of wildlife safaris, Africa offers a unique solution: the beach...

Madagascar Elephant Bird
Madagascar, an island nation off Africa’s southeastern coast, is celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity and rich cultural history. Among its most fascinating historical inhabitants was the elephant bird (Aepyornis maximus), a colossal,...

What's streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in October
SALT LAKE CITY — Numerous shows starring vampires will be on offer when new titles hit Disney+ and Hulu in October. All five films of the "Twilight" series plus "Hotel Transylvania" and its sequel could make for the perfect movie night for...

Tipperary man to embark on wildlife conservation mission to Madagascar
Tipperary man Darren O’Sullivan is getting set to take off on an ambitious conservation mission at the end of this month. The Thurles native will head to Madagascar at the end of this week on a mission with the charity Seed Africa, aiding with the...

Hapag-Lloyd Previews Deployment for 2028 With 127 Routes
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled a preview of 127 routes across its now fully bilingual fleet, inviting travelers to explore extraordinary destinations, culinary moments and expedition experiences in 2028. Guests can place non-binding pre-bookings...

Sharjah celebrates travel literature and global storytelling
The first day of the 25th Sharjah International Storyteller Forum, organized by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, celebrated its silver jubilee under the theme "Travelers' Tales." The journey between memory and ar The forum’s first session...
Where is hot in October? Best holiday destinations for autumn sun in 2025
As October draws near, the UK is braced for cloudy days, colder temperatures and higher levels of rainfall. While the weather is often inconsistent at home, there are several destinations abroad that continue to be graced with high temperatures...

Every Must-See Movie Coming to Streaming in October 2025
Every Movie Coming to Netflix Every Movie Coming to Netflix in October: About My Father (2023) – October 1 Dirty Dancing (1987) – October 1 Ejen Ali: The Movie (2019) – October 1 Sister Act & Sister Act 2 – October 1 Slender Man (2018) – October 1...

Japan Paying Close Attention to Madagascar, Other African Countries as Source of Workers for Agricultural Industry
Yomiuri Shimbun photos Emile Rakotonirina, center, and his colleagues from Madagascar learn how to do farm work in Naganuma, Hokkaido, in August. By Koji Takahashi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer 16:36 JST, September 21, 2025 As Japan continues to...

Making the Stakes Visible: Turning Our Back on HIV Prevention and the LGBTQI+ Movement in Madagascar
Standing before Congress on March 4, 2025, President Donald Trump listed some examples of the “appalling waste” of United States government funds identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the new initiative aimed at...

French long-distance traveler walks 3,000 kilometers to Estonia
Regis Denef, a long-distance traveler from France, has walked 3,000 km across Europe to Estonia, facing stunning scenery, kind hosts and unexpected challenges on the way. Denef, who has lived 16 years in a treehouse about 40 kilometers south of...
From pristine beaches to majestic wildlife: your guide to Africa's dreamy destinations
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published 48 minutes ago 5min From lush forests to pristine beaches, Africa is a continent that truly has it all. With a myriad of travel experiences, you don’t need to venture outside of Africa for adventure. Known for its...

Tunisian business mission to Antananarivo
CONECT International announced Wednesday the organization of a Tunisian business mission to Antananarivo, Madagascar, from November 2 to 6, 2025, in collaboration with the Groupement des Entreprises de Madagascar (GEM). According to the...

Drop Zone: Latest launches from Aesop, Dolce&Gabbana Beauty, OUAI, Blunies
Constellation of scents Inspired by a poem by Mayuzumi Madoka titled “Shooting Star”, a photograph of the night sky, and imagery detailing the various hues of amber, Aesop’s long-term fragrance collaborator Céline Barel created Above Us, Steorra...

Four questions (and expert answers) about the antigovernment protests in Morocco
New Atlanticist October 2, 2025 Print this page By Sarah Zaaimi Youth-led protests continue to escalate in multiple cities across Morocco, with three people killed in an altercation with security forces, Moroccan authorities announced Thursday....