Believe it or not, with 12.74% of its total energy consumption driven by renewables, Germany leads the world, according to a new study. In addition, renewables accounted for 40% of Germany’s electricity consumption in 2018. The United Kingdom ranked number two on the list of the “Top 10 Countries Leading...

Move over Gold Coast's Surfers Paradise and Bondi Beach in Sydney, Cabarita Beach, found between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, was named as Australia’s number one beach, according to Tourism Australia ambassador Brad Farmer. Coming in second is Currumbin Beach in Queensland, followed by Minnamurra Beach (NSW), Maria Island...

Four American cities have been recognized among the world’s top 21 smart cities. Hudson, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Rochester, NY; and the city of Westerville, OH have won places among ‘Smart21’, administered by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a global think tank. Each year it selects the 21 communities, from its...

Oxford derives its name from the oldest university in the English-speaking world, the University of Oxford. Naturally, it holds immense importance in terms of education and scholarship but that is not the only thing Oxford is all about. It is home to many styles of English architecture, from the old...

The United States and Saudi Arabia are among the worst-performing countries for climate action, that's according to a new report. US ranked 61st out of 61 countries worldwide for its adoption of climate change goals, followed by Saudi Arabia and Australia. Sweden is the highest rated country on the list,...

Holding on to the place as the capital since the 15th century, Edinburgh is a cultural, financial and political center of Scotland. It is one of the most popular places in the United Kingdom, offering a pleasant blend of the new and the old. While the city offers you the...

Zurich and Geneva are the first and second most expensive cities in Europe for expatriates, according to the latest cost of living report by ECA. Meanwhile, the cost of living in Basel ranks third in Europe, followed by Bern, Oslo, Stavanger, and Copenhagen. Switzerland continues to have the highest cost...

Egypt cabinet has approved new citizenship law paving way for foreign investors to seek fast track citizenship for investments in the country. The move is part of Egypt’s bid to boost its finances. Under the new citizenship by investment scheme, there are five paths to becoming an Egyptian national: Donation:...

Around the world, the fading economic growth is a challenge, including China, though something indicates that the Chinese government is already trying to reverse the trend. The macroeconomic data from China has been surprisingly positive lately, particularly that the private manufacturing sector signals progress, which was quite unexpected. The Caixin...