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26
Mar

A Cunard Celebration 175 Years in the Making

Cunard Line will proudly celebrate its 175th Anniversary in 2015 with a special collection of remarkable anniversary cruises and events that will pay homage to significant moments in the company’s illustrious history. These highly anticipated sailings will give loyal and new Cunarders exciting opportunities to explore the ultimate in cruising adventures with Cunard’s luxurious vessels […]

26
Mar

The Story of Irish Coffee

Irish coffee was invented in Shannon in 1943, when flying boats from the United States to Europe used the wide waterway of the Shannon estuary to land at Foynes, Co Limerick, where today the “Foynes Flying Boat Museum” recalls that era. As cold and weary passengers arrived off the flying boats they were given the […]

24
Mar

Atlantic Canada and New England: Spring Blizzard

Even though spring began last week, the risk for blizzards will continue. Such a storm is forecast to threaten part of the Atlantic Seaboard at midweek. …………….Winds could be strong enough on Cape Cod, Down East Maine, the Maritimes, and Newfoundland and Labrador to down trees and cause power outages. Gusts could reach hurricane strength […]

24
Mar

Guinea: Ebola outbreak confirmed

Samples from victims of a viral hemorrhagic fever that has killed more than 50 people in Guinea have tested positive for the Ebola virus, government officials said Sunday, marking the first time an outbreak among humans has been detected in this West African nation. Government spokesman Damantang Albert Camara said the virus was found in […]

20
Mar

Via Rail update – March 20, 2014

Airport personnel Sunday, March 30, 2014 ENAV airport personnel will be on strike for 4 hours, from 12:30 to 16:30. Please check with your ticket office whether this will affect your flight. Meridiana Friday, April 11, 2014 Meridiana personnel will be on strike for 24 hours! Please check with your ticket office whether this will […]

18
Mar

Greece: strike planned for Mar 19, 20 (ATCs could join)

Recommended to reconfirm flights if travelling in or out of Greece on March 19 and 20. The public sector union ADEDY represents air traffic controllers, port, rail and public transport workers. Travel disruption will occur if the air traffic controllers decide to participate in the strike. Also affected would be ferries, trains, and public transport. […]