Lifestyle and Travel

In 2024, four European Union member states—Greece, Estonia, Italy, and Slovakia—have streamlined their EU Blue Card regulations in an effort to attract more highly qualified foreign professionals. The EU Blue Card is a permit that allows non-EU citizens to live and work within the European Union, with eligibility criteria varying...

In a bid to revitalize its tourism sector and stimulate the economy, Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved a plan to issue free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries, including China, India, and Russia. The initiative, announced by Cabinet spokesman and Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana, will begin on October 1...

Mark Zuckerberg, the tech titan behind Meta, ranks among the world's wealthiest, boasting a net worth of approximately $183 billion. His fortune fuels a variety of passions, from real estate investments in Hawaii to charitable endeavors with his wife, Priscilla Chan. While Zuckerberg is known for his relatively modest taste...

Letsile Tebogo’s meteoric rise in the world of athletics has not only earned him a place in the history books but also an impressive array of rewards that now make him arguably the youngest and richest person in Botswana. The 21-year-old sprinter made history at the Paris Olympics by becoming...

Madhapar, a village in Gujarat's Kutch district, has earned the distinction of being the world’s richest village, with approximately $600 million deposited across 17 banks. Home to 7,600 households, this prosperous village owes much of its economic success to its significant non-resident Indian (NRI) population. Madhapar defies the image of...

San Francisco's once-thriving hotel industry is now facing a significant financial crisis as a sharp decline in tourism has left the city's largest hotels burdened with substantial debt. According to the Kroll Bond Rating Agency, the combined value of the Hilton Parc 55 and Hilton San Francisco Union Square has...

The WNBA has seen a dramatic rise in popularity, largely attributed to superstar rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. However, neither Clark’s Indiana Fever nor Reese’s Chicago Sky are the league's most valuable team. That title belongs to the Dallas Wings, despite their struggles on the court this season. The...

Affluent travelers remain as eager as ever to explore the world, though economic considerations are playing a more prominent role in their planning, according to the Global Travel Study conducted by WSJ Intelligence between June 27 and July 19. The survey, which polled 879 Wall Street Journal readers—predominantly male (79%)...

A number of countries have issued safety warnings to their citizens in the UK as ongoing anti-immigration protests and riots continue to escalate across the nation. Nations including Nigeria, Malaysia, Kenya, Australia, Indonesia, the UAE, India, and Hong Kong have alerted their nationals to steer clear of demonstrations and exercise...

As the eurozone's second-largest economy, France is looking to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to inject some much-needed vitality into its sluggish growth. The country's national statistics office has forecasted that the Games could contribute a 0.3 percentage point increase to GDP, driven by revenue from ticket sales, television rights,...