Two Scottish beauty spots have been singled out as some of the strongest places in Europe for watching the night sky, according to a new comparison of 30 certified destinations. The appeal is easy to understand. Away from streetlights and illuminated buildings, familiar constellations become sharper, the Milky Way can emerge overhead and even a simple pair of binoculars can reveal a surprising amount of detail. For UK travellers, the research also shows that an impressive stargazing break may be closer, and easier to arrange, than expected. Two Scottish sites make the top 11 Compiled by Avanti Travel Insurance, the…
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Istanbul, Türkiye – Now in its 31st edition, Eurasia Packaging Istanbul, ranked among Eurasia’s leading trade gatherings for the packaging industry, comes back to Tüyap Fair and Congress Center from 13 to 16 October 2026. Reed Tüyap Fairs Inc. organises the fair jointly with the Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association (ASD) and further industry organisations, backed by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade. The fair will bring together technology suppliers, packaging producers, buyers, investors and sector professionals from Türkiye and markets abroad. Once more it will present a wide-ranging commercial platform spanning packaging products, processing solutions, printing and converting work,…
Tüyap brings the 35th Plast Eurasia to Istanbul this December. Plastics machinery, manufacturing technologies and raw materials share a single venue, and ahead of opening day organisers are stepping up their outreach to trade visitors in leading European markets. İstanbul – Set for 2-5 December 2026 at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, Plast Eurasia is run by Tüyap Fairs and Exhibitions Organization Inc. alongside PAGEV, with the backing of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade. The fair draws technology providers, manufacturers, distributors, raw material producers and purchasing specialists, who build commercial ties spanning the entire plastics sector.…
ÜNLÜ & Co’s UK subsidiary, UNLU Securities UK Limited, has widened the regulatory permissions granted to it by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and is to trade going forward as UNLU Merchant Bank Limited. This enlarged platform will extend what the Group can do in London and reinforce ÜNLÜ & Co’s position as a bridge linking Türkiye with international financial markets. LONDON – As it marks 30 years in business, ÜNLÜ & Co, the foremost investment services and asset management group in Türkiye, is embarking on a fresh stage of international expansion. With its regulatory permissions now widened, UNLU Securities…
There was a time when cooking pizza in the garden usually meant putting a frozen one on the barbecue and hoping the bottom didn't burn before the cheese melted. Things have changed considerably. Dedicated pizza ovens have become a familiar sight in British gardens, with everything from small portable models to substantial wood-fired ovens now available for home use. Manufacturers are still introducing new designs, while consumer publications continue to test the latest gas, electric and wood-fired models. What began as a specialist purchase has become its own part of the outdoor cooking market. And while summer remains the obvious…
If you spend enough time in Irish houses — the old stone cottages, the 90s semis, and the new builds with their suspiciously perfect plaster — you start to notice a shift. People aren’t talking about radiators as much anymore. They’re talking about warm floors. Quiet heat. Rooms that feel cosy without any visible machinery doing the work. Underfloor heating has been creeping into the Irish domestic landscape, not with fanfare, but with that very Irish kind of practicality: sure, if it works better, why wouldn’t you? A different kind of warmth Ireland has a particular relationship with cold. Not…
Most people assume a bathroom refresh means dust sheets, contractors, and a bill that stings for months. It doesn’t have to. Bathroom towel radiators sit in a strange sweet spot — genuinely useful, surprisingly affordable, and capable of shifting a room’s whole feel without touching a single tile. That old, chunky radiator? It’s probably aging your bathroom more than you realise. Swapping it out doesn’t require weeks of planning or a plumber on speed dial. One day, one change. Done. Why It Works Bathrooms date fast. Fixtures tarnish, older units look bulky against otherwise clean walls, and colours that once…
Finding the right place to stay around Gambetta comes down to taste. And, honestly, temperament. If you want chandeliers, hushed lobbies, and that polished central-Paris sheen, this part of town may not be your scene. But if you want a stay with a local feel, solid basics, and easy access to the 20th arrondissement, Hôtel Paris Gambetta stands out — even with Hotel Lyf Gambetta Paris in the mix. The address helps. A lot. Hôtel Paris Gambetta sits at 12 Avenue du Père Lachaise, around 100 metres from Père Lachaise Cemetery and roughly 110 metres from Gambetta Metro Station. That’s…