Philippines’ Bureau of Customs warns against ongoing internet scam via dating sites.

Bern’s solution to traffic jams is surprisingly effective.

Check out if your account has been hacked here.

Read how to steer clear of the nasty flu virus that is spreading across France.

Bureau of Immigration on the road to full automation

Read the Department of Foreign Affairs reminders regarding the validity of passports.

Xaver leaves 3 dead as Germany and the rest of northern Europe prepares for the worst.

December snow and fog may spell bad weather.

Electricity company fears supply problems by winter 2015.

Trade department to bring basic goods to areas hardest hit.

The Philippine Red Cross shares road safety tips if travelling this long weekend.

Radar maintenance prompts cancellation of 100 flights.

Report reveals that Britain may suffer from power shortages in the next few years.

Parents urged to have their kids vaccinated to prevent another measles outbreak.

Plan your 2014 holidays to the Philippines ahead of time.

Climate change panel project a 10-32 inch increase in sea levels by 2100.

Top PH banks announce their new transaction fees for inter-bank ATM use.

Travellers to Italy may be in for a surprise if they do not read about local laws.

British mobile network giant Three has abolished roaming charges for seven countries.

Facebook releases report on governments requesting user information.

Philippine airline companies send advisory regarding rebooking fees for passengers affected by tropical storm Maring.

The Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines gives tips to avoid food intoxication from eating canned goods.

Ikea issues warning on two children's beds sold in all stores.

Effective 1 Aug 2013, tourist from 151 countries can stay in the Philippines visa free for 30 days.

The prices of potatoes in Germany have gone up at least a third, thanks to the late harvest, long cold winter and wet spring.

As French airport strikes enter their second day, up to half of flights are set to be cancelled, with officials also predicting widespread delays on Wednesday. Rail strikes are also set to begin at 7pm French time.

Nissan plans to recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide due to a faulty steering wheel.

Employees of the baggage handler Swissport are on strike and this is being felt by passengers

BMW has issued a recall of 220,000 vehicles because of defective airbags installed over a decade ago.

France's president announcing proposals to win back entrepreneurs and small business owners confidence. Among the new measures will be an "entrepreneurs visa" for foreign investors.

The price of most of the tickets will increase by five percent from 1 July 2013. The single ticket will cost 2.10 Euros instead of 2 Euros.

The Federal Aviation Administrationcreated a no-fly zone over the site of two explosions at the annualBoston marathon on Monday, and briefly ordered flights bound for Boston's Logan International Airport held on the ground at airports around the country.

Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 2 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side

Winter colds are likely to be replaced almost seamlessly by pollen, with experts speaking of a coming explosion.

While the heat is on in Metro Manila and the rest of the country, a low pressure area is expected to bring rains to Mindanao

The Philippine Embassy in Lisbon would like to remind the public to be extra cautious in making transactions over the internet with spurious companies and individuals offering employment and issuance of entry/working visas for Portugal. The Embassy has recently noted an upsurge in the number of Filipinos who have been victimized or have received emails… continue reading

Low-cost airline easyJet is moving away from its open seating policy and will start allocating seats

MANILA, Philippines – Accidentally leaving your wallet at home as you speed off for work isn’t such a, well, devastating event anymore. Folks at the Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) say there’s no need to worry about going thirsty or hungry for the day sans pity from your colleagues. The bank’s latest innovation, the… continue reading

German consumers will soon have to pay up to 20 percent more for milk at supermarkets, after one of the major retailers announced a significant price rise on Friday. Discount supermarket retailer Aldi Sud said on Friday that it would increase its price for milk by about 9 cents per litre. The other major German… continue reading

Lufthansa flights to and from Frankfurt were among those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Service to Europe was among the air travel disrupted by Hurricane Sandy, with the full impact still to be seen. Bloomberg reported that Europe’s No. 1 hub, London Heathrow, had 59 cancellations on Monday, including 47 departures and 12 arrivals. The news… continue reading

:: The minimum wage for people aged 23 and over will go up €13.20 to €1,469.40 a month on January 1, 2013. The rise stems from the official link between the minimum wage and wage rises in the collective sector. The rise means the over 23s must earn a minimum of €8.48 an hour for… continue reading