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Falling birth rates raise prospect of sharp decline in living standards
Financial Times: Warnings people must produce more and work longer to plug growth gap.
We’re full! Hotspots fight overtourism
We take a look at some measures taken worldwide to ease the pressure of mass tourism.
This 40-something year-old single mum hiked from Germany to Italy – and loved it!
The Dreamway tramp takes hikers from Munich to Venice over the Alps via 600km. You game?
Milan says no to all outdoor smoking in Italy’s toughest ban
Those who defy the new prohibition could be fined between $74 to $443.
Travel journalist shares 5 things they won't be doing in 2025
Learn from this Kiwi traveller's mistakes when planning your 2025 adventures.
Rome isn’t just disappointing – the city is an absolute mess
Telegraph: “A bingo card of disappointments.”
Weird world: A smuggled corpse, a nose for trouble and the leader ‘doing a Donald’
This week's round-up of offbeat stories from around the world.
France, Italy in push to scrap 2025 car emission fines
Fining carmakers counterproductive and no good for EV transition, French minister says.
Release your inner child: Care Bear high tea and Barbie's new theme park
From your favourite ice cream to your favourite Care Bear... 5 new things to try in travel
Eurostar is Europe’s worst-ranked rail operator – study
Eurostar ticket prices do not correlate with higher service quality, study says.
Italy bans Airbnb key boxes for self-check-ins
Authorities now argue that it is unsafe to let guests do self-check-in.
'What handcuffs it': Jimmy Spithill's biggest America's Cup frustration
Spithill announced his retirement, but hasn't ruled out returning in a different role.
Quieter pockets of Italy to escape the 2025 Jubilee
Unprecedented numbers are set to visit Vatican City and Rome next year.
All Blacks player ratings: Who stood out in forgettable test?
How the players rated in the All Blacks’ 29-11 win over Italy in Turin.
All Blacks' flat finale: Victory marred by underwhelming performance
All Blacks close season with win, but performance raises questions about future.
'Most excited I've been in my career': Spithill reveals next move
Spithill stepped away from SailGP last year, before also retiring from the America's Cup
Cheap and cheerful skiing in Europe: More snow, less expense
Forget St Moritz, these budget-friendly ski spots won’t break the bank.
Scott Robertson names strong side for Turin year-ender
Scott Robertson has resisted any temptation to rotate his side for the All Blacks’ year-ending test against Italy, naming as strong a side as possible for Sunday’s clash.
Their lives were bound by a fraud case; their fates by a sinking yacht
NYT: They spent 12 years fighting a legal battle. Their celebration ended on the Bayesian.
Gregor Paul: How All Blacks can close gap on Springboks
OPINION: There are three key reasons to believe that they can.
Nvidia earnings loom, stocks hesitant as traders brace
After post-election 'explosion', caution before major tech firm's results.
Snowstorm tipped to disrupt All Blacks' preparation
Temperatures could drop below zero by kickoff.
Romans denounce Airbnb’s gladiator experience at the Colosseum
Airbnb is giving people a chance to role-play as gladiators as part of a film promotion.
Italian city in Amanda Knox case wants to move on. A new series won’t let it
New York Times: Perugia residents outraged over filming of show produced by Amanda Knox.
'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming glory
The Northland ice swimmer will compete in next year's World Champs in Italy.
This off-the-radar Italian region is almost tourist-free
Places resemble Venice and Rome, but over-tourism is blissfully absent.
Surfer dies after being impaled by swordfish
Giulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.