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Food Life in Maastricht and our province of Limburg is sweet: our local specialities are proof. Two dishes stand out: limburgse vlaai is a delicious pastry with a sweet filling. There are lots of flavours, but the best is rijstevlaai, made with a rich rice-pudding centre. You won’t find that …

Niger state governor, Umaru Bago, has barred civil servants in the state from wearing native attire, popularly known as kaftans and Babanriga to offices, from Monday to Thursday.   The governor gave the order during the presentation of land development and preparation equipment at the Brains and Hammers Rice City …

The National Industrial Court has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, as well as their affiliates from embarking on any form of strike or industrial action.   The labour unions were ordered to stop their planned nationwide strike scheduled to commence on November 14.   President …

This year has been a good one for Vilnius. The Lithuanian capital celebrated its 700th birthday on 25 January 2023, and a few months later it was named the European Union’s green capital for 2025. Perhaps most symbolically – as Lithuania continues to firmly reject its Soviet past and align …

Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency have sealed two establishments, Wine Library and Buzz Bar, in the Victoria Island area of the state, over noise pollution and environmental violations.     The agency disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening, October 30, 2023.      According to …

The Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed 19 bars and lounges that failed to comply with basic safety standards.    The state government disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday, October 28.   According to the statement, the Director-General of the Commission, Lanre Mojola, stated that despite numerous notices …

Step back in time at Carnforth Visit platform one at Carnforth railway station, where Brief Encounter was filmed, and enjoy great food and drinks at the Refreshment Room. The venue, restored to its 1940s period glory, is a step back in time. As an added bonus, there is a volunteer-run …

Tinubu says the decision is part of broader efforts to reduce the cost of governance. President Bola Tinubu has directed that only government officials who have direct relevance to the United …

My favourite for tapas, Granada If I had to recommend one place to eat tapas in Spain, it’s Bar Poë in Granada, not only for the food, but for the atmosphere. It’s always bustling (come early to guarantee a seat) with a local and international crowd. Run by a friendly …

Food When downtown rents dropped because of the pandemic, lots of ambitious shops, cafes and restaurants ended up launching as a result. There’s a real sense of revitalisation in the city. A vegan cafe called Plantan recently opened near my favourite swimming pool; their soups, sandwiches and baked goods are …