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Introduction to British Airways’ New Social Media Policy A stopover could lead to discharge in a flash. British Airways has introduced a new procedure that restricts the publication of crew members’ social media posts during their personal time. This policy prohibits airlines’ employees, including pilots and flight attendants, from documenting their stay on social media during crew layovers. Restrictions on Social Media Posts The new guidelines mean that popular "Get ready with me" TikToks, where flight attendants film themselves getting ready for the day, are no longer allowed. Additionally, crew members are not permitted to take pool or lobby selfies,…

Introduction to Interest Rate Cuts The European Central Bank has initiated its main zone once again, this time citing slowing price increases as the primary reason. This move has led to the main rate of the ECB being reduced to 2%, down from 2.25% previously. This marks the eighth time the central bank has reduced loan costs since June of last year, as inflation has fallen from several decades ago. Impact of Inflation The inflation of consumer prices over the past year in the 20 countries dropped to 1.9% last month, falling under the 2% target of the ECB for…

Introduction to John Keats and Fanny Brawne The translation of a selection of English poet John Keats’ letters to his beloved Fanny Brawne is a great challenge. The type of messages themselves, and the questions, interpretations, and problems that it raises, are confirmed by researcher D. Muhammad Hisham in his presentation of the book "John Keats to Fanny Brawne" from the House of Wisdom in Cairo. The Challenge of Translation This fact represents a preliminary obstacle to the attempt to translate into a language that is completely different in its construction. The translator, Rafida Jamal, indicates that despite the challenge,…

Remembering Michael Mosley The family of the late television doctor Michael Mosley has described the past year as "the hardest of our lives" in a message on the first anniversary of his death. Mosley died at the age of 67 after disappearing on vacation on the Greek island of Symi last June. He was known for his television and radio programs and books on health and nutrition. A Year of Grief "It is hard to believe that a year has passed since we lost Michael," his widow Clare wrote on Instagram. "No day goes by without thinking of him -…

Introduction to the Match The evening started with a weather warning: a big storm approached, delayed the beginning of the game and maybe delayed the gates. This should be Joshua Kimmich’s night. The Germany captain not only performed with the national team, but he also supported the first goal of the game, which was played in his home stadium, Bavaria Munich Allianz Arena. The Game However, the opponents of Portugal had other plans and constantly showed their skills with a 2-1 victory to achieve the final of the Nations League and set Germany’s hope of reviving. After a cagey first…

Mobile Phone Theft Epidemic in Great Britain Millions of mobile users across Great Britain have been asked to change little-known settings to prevent theft after a surge in telephone snatches. In London alone, two-thirds of thefts now refer to mobile phones, according to Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway. The Scale of the Problem The police have confiscated over 1,000 stolen mobile phones and arrested 230 people in a single week to tackle the issue. The MET police describe it as a colossal trade worth £50 million per year. Telephone thefts often involve checking the victim’s bank accounts, while other criminals…

Introduction to Open Doors The Open Doors program, a co-production platform and talent development program of the Locarno Film Festival, has announced its 23rd edition, which focuses on the African continent this year. This edition marks the beginning of a new three-year cycle, which previously focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. Selected Projects Six projects in development were selected for the co-production platform. These projects showcase a diverse range of genres and styles, including: Bilokos, a documentary film about a veteran of the Congolese Army, directed by Erkey Bahati and produced by Giresse Kassonga for Gikas films Diary of…

Introduction to Williams Syndrome A new special center was opened on Tuesday at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. It is one of the first in the country to help children and adults with Williams syndrome, a rare illness that makes them particularly friendly. The Armellino Center of Excellence "This center will be changing life for families," said the director of the Armellino Center of Excellence for Williams Syndrome. The director has a personal connection to the disorder, having researched it for decades and then having a child born with the disease. "Suddenly I went from a scientist who understood…

Introduction to The Magic Mountain The rooms are comfortable, the view is great, the food is delicious. The guests of a sanatorium wrapped in woolen ceiling spend their days resting on the balconies. Welcome to the Berghof, a remote luxury medical center in the Swiss Alps, in which tuberculosis patients hope to be healed by the fresh air. This is the backdrop that Thomas Mann selected for his influential novel "The Magic Mountain" from 1924. The Story Begins The story begins in 1907. Hans Castorp, the son of a Hamburg dealer and aspiring engineer, travels to the Berghof to visit…

Introduction to Billy Joel’s Documentary Billy Joel had planned to attend the opening evening of the Tribeca Festival to witness the world premiere of a new documentary about his rise to fame. However, due to his recent diagnosis with a brain disorder known as normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), he was unable to attend the screening of "Billy Joel: One Night Only" on Wednesday. The Documentary Premiere The directors of the film, Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, assured the audience that Joel is confident he will return to the stage. Lacy shared a message from the music legend, saying "He will…