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Metro
10-07-2025
- Metro
A new high-speed train is set to link three of Europe's coolest capital cities
Why visit one impossibly cool capital city, when you could see three? Train travellers in Europe will soon get the chance to travel from Prague to Copenhagen, via Berlin, using a brand new long-distance train connection. Deutsche Bahn in Germany, DSB in Denmark and ČD in Czechia are the largest rail operators in their respective countries. Now, they're joining forces to run a new rail service. The trains will run year round, starting on May 1 2026, with journey times of just 7 hours between Copenhagen and Berlin, and 11 hours between Copenhagen and Prague. That might sound like a slog, but in the past, a journey from Copenhagen to Prague could take more than 14 hours. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. And, travel time will be cut even more once the Fehmarn Belt Undersea Tunnel, which connects Denmark and Germany, is open, which is currently scheduled for 2029. There will be two outward and two return journeys a day, on trains reaching speeds of up to 230km per hour. More planned stops are also set to be introduced, including destinations such as Dresden and Hamburg. Trains will depart Prague daily at 6.30am and 10.30am, and there's also a night-time service planned for the summer — this will depart Prague at 4.30pm. Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the European commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism, said: 'Improving high-speed rail, especially across borders, is our top priority. 'This new line, connecting the Czech Republic, Germany, and Denmark, is a strong example of progress. And I am especially proud that it is the first of the ten pilot projects supported by the European Commission to promote new cross-border rail connections.' One of the proposed stops on the new multi-country line includes Hamburg. Last year, Metro's video producer, Jed Bradley, spent 48 hours there — here's what he had to say about his trip… I start my sightseeing at the Elbphilharmonie, an imposing concert hall-hotel known locally as the Elphi. Sitting atop a 1960s brick warehouse, Hamburg's tallest residential building is a handy place to get your bearings with a 360-degree outdoor observation platform to gaze over the city to the north, and the bustling port to the south. I visit in October, but every May, more than one million people descend on the waterfront for the Port Anniversary, the biggest event in Hamburg's calendar. Sailing ships parade down the river, live performances fill the streets and food stalls serve local delicacies before the night ends with a spectacular fireworks display. The river path stretches for miles, with plenty of riverside bars and restaurants to rest your feet in before you head back towards the city centre. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Hamburg's grand City Hall, The Rathaus, dominates the skyline. Finished in 1897, it's now the nucleus of the shopping district, with high-end boutiques in the northern Old Town and high street giants like H&M and Zara to the south. Wide, pedestrianised promenades are dotted with restaurants along the way, providing plenty of opportunity to refuel after retail therapy. If it turns into a retail nightmare, head to Binnenalster Lake, a popular respite from the frenzy of city life. More Trending For a big night out, head to Hamburg's legendary nightlife district – the Reeperbahn. I visited venues like Große Freiheit 36 and Molotow, before perching myself at Le Lion, a famous speakeasy that serves expertly crafted drinks. If you want to dance until dawn, check out one of the district's iconic nightclubs like Dollhouse or Übel & Gefährlich, housed in a sprawling war bunker. Hamburg's trade roots remain important today with huge quantities of coffee and cocoa flowing through its port. If you're a chocolate lover (who isn't?), a visit to Chocoversum (€25/£21) will not disappoint like Glasgow's Willy's Chocolate Experience. When you crash from all the sugar, Burg Coffee Museum is on hand for a pick-me-up. Along the 90-minute tasting tour (€21/£18) through one of the original canalside warehouses, you'll see why Hamburg's tax exemption for raw beans made it the coffee capital of Europe. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: 4 cheap package holiday destinations for 2025 as Greece and Cyprus soar in price MORE: UK company launches £5,000 sex cruise — these are the rules passengers must follow MORE: 'The Bali of Europe': This quiet destination has £42 flights and over 300 days of sunshine
Local Germany
07-07-2025
- Business
- Local Germany
New international train to run from Copenhagen through Germany to Prague
The new direct service, to launch in May 2026 has been made possible thanks to a collaboration between Denmark's DSB, Germany's Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the Czech Republic's České dráhy (ČD). Up until now travellers from Copenhagen could reach Prague by changing trains in Berlin - or alternatively a direct flight. The new Copenhagen-Berlin-Prague route will connect three of Europe's most popular capital cities. The journey time will be around seven hours from Copenhagen to Berlin and around 11 hours from the Danish capital to Prague. It will include other stops in Germany too with the train passing through Schleswig, Hamburg (Altona, Dammtor and Hauptbahnhof), Berlin (Hauptbahnhof and Südkreuz), Dresden (Neustadt and Hauptbahnhof) and Bad Schandau. Danish rail operator DSB said that there will be two daily departures, and an extra departure at night time will be available during the summer months. The route will be operated using modern ComfortJet carriages from ČD, which are designed to offer a first-class travel experience. "The collaboration with DB and ČD gives us the opportunity to jointly offer a unique and sustainable way to connect three well-visited and attractive European cities - and countries," said Charlotte Kjærulff, Customer Manager at DSB. Advertisement "It makes it easier to take the train to experience Europe's rich history, architecture and culture, which we are all quite proud of." The tickets for the Copenhagen–Berlin–Prague route will be available to purchase six months before the departure date, so in December 2025. This initiative is part of a broader effort supported by the European Commission to improve cross-border rail connections in Europe. This route is one of ten European pilot projects aimed at promoting international rail transport. The onboard staff will be local employees from each country through which the train passes, to ensure jobs area created locally.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Delhi government plans to cover Munak Canal with solar panels
New Delhi: Delhi govt is planning to cover the Munak Canal with solar panels. This initiative, currently at the planning and feasibility assessment stage, aims to curb massive water losses, generate clean electricity, and enhance safety and cleanliness along the canal, said a senior official. Water minister Parvesh Verma inspected the Munak Canal last week and reviewed conditions on-site along with senior officials. Based on the findings, a comprehensive plan is being developed to install solar panels across the Delhi stretch of the Munak Canal by constructing four-foot-high walls on both sides, over which the panels will be mounted, he said. "The Munak Canal is a lifeline for Delhi's water supply. But in its current form, it is also a major source of loss, pollution and risk. Our plan to cover it with solar panels will help us save water, produce clean power, and make the canal safer and more secure for the people of Delhi," Verma said. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "This initiative is not just about saving water. It's about protecting lives, generating clean energy, and making Delhi's water infrastructure smarter and safer. We are committed to adopting innovative solutions that serve our people and protect our resources for generations to come," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo The planning and feasibility studies are on. A detailed project report (DPR) and technical design are expected to be finalised in the coming months, he said. Officials said that inspections revealed alarming levels of water loss in the canal. Two of its main sections — the Delhi Sub-Branch (DSB) and the Carrier Lined Channel (CLC) — have significant leakage and inefficiency. He said that DSB reported nearly 30% water loss from seepage and evaporation, and CLC has seen 5% water loss, still substantial in absolute terms. Beyond water loss, the Munak Canal also faces persistent issues of garbage dumping and accidental drownings. Open and unguarded stretches of the canal pose a danger to both residents and passersby, he said. The proposed plan includes building four-foot walls on both sides of the canal within Delhi territory and mounting solar panels over the top to completely cover it. This will serve multiple purposes like reducing evaporation and water loss by cutting direct sun exposure. It will also generate renewable energy to power canal-related infrastructure and feed into the grid. This will improve safety by preventing accidental falls and deterring unauthorised access and enhance cleanliness, minimising garbage dumping and contamination. The Munak Canal system is 102-km-long, out of which about 85km is in Haryana, and about 17km is in Delhi. Delhi govt is currently engaging with Haryana govt to strengthen coordination regarding the maintenance and management of the canal system, particularly for the Delhi segment, another official said. The concept is inspired by a similar successful project in Gujarat, where solar panels have been installed over canal systems to efficiently utilise space, prevent evaporation, and generate clean power, he said. Delhi aims to replicate and adapt this model to suit local conditions and contribute meaningfully to both water security and the capital's clean energy goals, he said.
Cision Canada
26-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
OSFI holds Domestic Stability Buffer rate at 3.5% Français
OTTAWA, ON, June 26, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced that it will maintain the Domestic Stability Buffer (DSB) at 3.5%. The Domestic Stability Buffer applies to Canada's six largest, or systemically important, banks. It requires these banks to set aside capital so that it is available for use during periods of stress. The decision to hold the DSB at its current level reflects OSFI's judgment that some critical vulnerabilities and risks remain elevated. That said, the uncertainty caused by rising trade disputes has not manifested itself in indicators of financial system stress. The DSB is a usable capital buffer, intended to be built up during periods of growth and released as risks materialize. Using capital buffers is a sign of a healthy financial system. OSFI will continue to monitor developments in Canada's financial system as well as the broader economic landscape and will adjust as conditions warrant. These conditions could range from large economic shocks to a less severe materialization of risk. Quote "While the risks and vulnerabilities remain, Canada's systemically important banks have entered this period of uncertainty from a position of strength thanks to the strong capital buffers they have fortified in recent years. We are prepared to act swiftly to lower the DSB, if necessary, to ensure financial institutions remain a source of strength for the economy." , Superintendent of Financial Institutions Quick facts The DSB applies to the total risk weighted assts held by Canada's global systemically important banks (G-SIBs) and domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs). D-SIBs continue to be expected to target a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of at least 11.5% of total risk-weighted assets. Current CET1 ratios are up 30 basis points to 13.6% on average as of April 30, 2025. OSFI reviews and sets the DSB level every June and December but can make changes at other times as circumstances warrant. The DSB has a range from 0%-4%
Morocco World
20-06-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
World Bank Grants $250 Million to Reinforce Morocco's Social Protection
Rabat – Morocco secured financing from the World Bank as it advances a large-scale reform of its social safety nets. The institution's Board of Directors approved a $250 million financing package to support the country's Support to Strengthening of Social Safety Nets for Human Development Project. The funding comes as Morocco rolls out the Direct Social Benefit (DSB) program, which the government introduced in late 2023 as a cornerstone of its broader reform agenda. By March 2025, the program had already reached over 3.9 million households across the country, providing cash assistance and linking families to essential services. The World Bank's new package aims to reinforce this approach. It will help improve the way Morocco delivers aid to the poorest families, while also creating pathways for economic inclusion. Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye, the World Bank's Director for the Maghreb and Malta, pointed to Morocco's achievements in reducing poverty, which fell to 3.8% in 2022. But he also acknowledged that many households remain vulnerable to shocks. 'Morocco has made notable strides, yet many families still lack the tools to withstand economic disruptions or take part in the job market,' Ndiaye said. 'This program opens the door for people to invest in education, access care services, and seek out work, particularly women and youth.' Morocco has made steady progress over the past two decades in lifting living standards and extending public services. But the road ahead remains challenging. High unemployment, weak female labor force participation, and widening rural-urban gaps continue to weigh on the country's ambitions for equitable growth. Morocco's unemployment rate has witnessed a slight decrease of 0.4% in the first quarter of 2025, falling from 13.7% to 13.3% compared to the first quarter of 2024, according to Morocco's Higher Commission for Planning (HCP). Yet, this decrease is still far from satisfactory. The World Bank project will support the National Agency for Social Support (ANSS), which manages the DSB program, in tightening coordination across ministries and boosting the efficiency of benefit delivery. At the core of the initiative is a citizen-focused model that seeks to connect public spending with measurable outcomes, such as more children in school, better health coverage, and stronger ties to the labor market. With support from international partners, Morocco hopes to build a safety net that gives people the means to move forward. Tags: Morocco economysocial protectionUnemploymentworld bank
