Norway: Oslo and Trondheim Among Priciest Car Rental Destinations in Europe

OSLO, Norway, August 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

The Norwegian cities of Oslo and Trondheim are among the most expensive destinations in Europe to rent a car, according to a survey conducted by CheapCarRental.net.

The survey compared car rental prices for 50 destinations across Europe during August 2017. For the purposes of the survey, each destination's main airport served as the pick-up and drop-off point.

In Trondheim, visitors can expect to spend an average of €342 per week (6 rental days) for the cheapest available car. Meanwhile in Oslo, the national capital, the average rental price is only slightly cheaper at €328 per week. In fact, according to the survey only one destination in Europe is more expensive than the two Norwegian cities - Iceland's capital Reykjavik, where average rates are €345 per week.

The Finnish capital of Helsinki ranks as the 5th most expensive destination for car rental, with an average rate of €287 per week. Greece is particularly well represented, with Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete and Heraklion all featuring in the survey's Top 10 priciest destinations.

The following table shows the 10 most expensive destinations in Europe for renting a car this summer. The prices shown reflect the average weekly rate for the cheapest available rental car in each destination during the period spanning 1-31 August 2017.

1. Reykjavik (Iceland) Euro €345

2. Trondheim (Norway) Euro €342

3. Oslo (Norway) Euro €328

4. Athens (Greece) Euro €293

5. Helsinki (Finland) Euro €287

6. Thessaloniki (Greece) Euro €278

7. Crete (Greece) Euro €275

8. Heraklion (Greece) Euro €244

9. Cagliari (Italy) Euro €203

10. Palmero (Italy) Euro €198

For the full results of the survey, check http://www.cheapcarrental.net/press/europe17.html

Press Contact: Paul Joseph, press@cheapcarrental.net, +44(0)7977499670

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Which country has the best and worst broadband speeds? Global analysis reveals shame for Britain as average download speed is three times slower than the top ranking destination

New analysis shows broadband speeds in the UK lag behind most of Europe

Countries including Romania, Slovenia and Bulgaria are ahead of the UK

Britain's broadband is nearly three times slower than table topper Singapore 

With a mean download speed of 16.51 Mbps, Britain comes 31st in the global rankings for broadband speed 

By Harry Pettit For Mailonline

Published: 07:59 EDT, 8 August 2017 | Updated: 08:33 EDT, 8 August 2017

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The best and worst countries for broadband speed have been revealed in a new analysis.

Britain has been shamed in the review with its average download speeds found to be three times slower than top ranking Singapore.

Countries including Romania, Slovenia and Bulgaria are ahead of the UK in the analysis, while people in France, Italy and Australia typically get slower speeds.

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Broadband speeds in the UK lag behind many of its European neighbours, according to new analysis. Countries including Romania, Slovenia and Bulgaria are ahead of the UK in the analysis, while people in France, Italy and Australia typically get slower speeds (stock image)

TOP 10 FASTEST BROADBAND SPEEDS 

1) Singapore (55.13 Mbps)

2) Sweden (40.16 Mbps)

3) Taiwan (34.4 Mbps)

4) Denmark (33.54 Mbps)

5) Netherlands (33.52 Mbps)

6) Latvia (30.36 Mbps)

7) Norway (29.13 Mbps)

8) Belgium (27.37 Mbps) 

9) Hong Kong (27.16 Mbps)

10) Switzerland (26.93 Mbps)

 

With a mean download speed of 16.51 Megabytes per second (Mbps) - fast enough to download a high definition (HD) film in 12 minutes - Britain comes 31st in the global rankings for broadband speed.

Table topper Singapore boasts internet speeds as high as 55.13 Mbps - quick enough to down load an entire HD movie in just four minutes.

Bringing up the pack is Yemen with an average download speed of 0.34 Mbps, where it would take two days to download a film in high definition.

In Australia it takes over two hours to download an HD movie on average.

The country ranked 55th in the world with an average broadband speed of 7.7 Mbps.

Dan Howdle, consumer telecoms analyst at Cable.co.uk, which ran the analysis, said the results showed the UK has lessons to learn from the rest of Europe.

He said: 'These results offer us a fresh perspective on where we sit in the broadband world.

'Relatively speaking, we are near the top of the table.

'However, many of those ahead of us - some a long way ahead - are our neighbours both in the EU and wider Europe.'

With a mean download speed of 16.51 Mbps, Britain comes 31st in the global rankings for broadband speed - nearly three times slower than table topper Singapore at 55.13 Mbps (stock image)

TOP 10 SLOWEST BROADBAND SPEEDS 

1) Yemen (0.34 Mbps)

2) Gabon (0.41 Mbps)

3) Burkina Faso (0.49 Mbps)

4) Congo, The Democratic Republic of the (0.55 Mbps)

5) Som alia (0.62 Mbps)

6) Vanuatu (0.63 Mbps)

7) Syrian Arab Republic (0.68 Mbps)

8) Venezuela (0.70 Mbps)

9) Congo (0.72 Mbps)

10) Benin (0.73 Mbps)

The findings are based on more than 63 million broadband speed tests which were taken over a year, and the results collected by M-Lab. 

The research comes after a UK government study last month found that ministers should double the minimum legal broadband speed.

The new Digital Economy Act sets out powers for the Government to impose a minimum broadband speed of 10 mega-bits-per-second (10 mbps) – typically fast enough to stream TV programmes over the internet.

But research by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport suggests a speed of 20 mbps would provide greater value for money.

The study, which was slipped out on July 30, suggests a legal minimum speed of 10 mbps would create benefits to the economy of £2.2 billion ($2.9 billion) once the costs of achieving it are taken into account.

Doubling the speed would create benefits worth £2.5 billion ($3.25 billion), even after the higher cost of achieving it is factored in.

Former Tory Party chairman Grant Shapps called on ministers to think again – and ensure Britain's economy is not left behind.

Mr Shapps, who is campaigning for ministers to get tough with the broadband industry, said: 'This is precisely the moment when Britain should be stretching our broadband speeds to ensure we're competitive in the post-Brexit global race.

'It is therefore concernin g that we should opt for the slow lane even when the impact assessment clearly shows more benefits from opting for twice the speed.'

WORLD BROADBAND SPEED TOP 60: TIME TAKEN TO DOWNLOAD AN HD FILM Ranking Country Mean Download Speed Time to download an HD movie (7.5GB) DD:HH:MM:SS 1 Singapore 55.13 00:00:18:34 2 Sweden 40.16 00:00:25:30 3 Taiwan 34.4 00:00:29:46 4 Denmark 33.54 00:00:30:32 5 Netherlands 33.52 00:00:30:33 6 Latvia 30.36 00:00:33:43 7 Norway 29.13 00:00:35:09 8 Belgium 27.37 00:00:37:25 9 Hong Kong 27.16 00:00:37:42 10 Switzerland 26.93 00:00:38:01 11 Lithuania 25.12 00:00:40:46 12 Japan 24.47 00:00:41:51 13 Estonia 24.11 00:00:42:28 14 Jersey 23.3 00:00:43:57 15 Hungary 23.16 00:00:44:12 16 Korea, Republic of 22.9 00:00:44:43 17 Portugal 21.72 00:00:47:08 18 Romania 21.33 00:00:48:00 19 Finland 20.9 00:00:48:59 20 Macau 20.52 00:00:49:54 21 United States 20 00:00:51:13 22 Spain 19.6 00:00:52:15 23 Slovakia 18.85 00:00:54:19 24 Germany 18.8 00:00:54:28 25 Slovenia 18.37 00:00:55:45 26 Canada 18.03 00:00:56:48 27 Bulgaria 17.54 00:00:58:23 28 Czech Republic 17.31 00:00:59:09 29 Thailand 16.85 00:01:00:46 30 New Zealand 16.6 00:01:01:42 31 United Kingdom 16.51 00:01:02:01 32 Monaco 16.13 00:01:03:29 33 Luxembourg 15.52 00:01:05:59 34 Austria 15.26 00:01:07:05 35 Poland 14.88 00:01:08:48 36 Ireland 13.92 00:01:13:34 37 France 13.43 00:01:16:16 38 Gibraltar 13.18 00:01:17:42 39 Cayman Islands 13.15 00:01:17:53 40 Croatia 12.57 00:01:21:27 41 Serbia 12.25 00:01:23:34 42 Andorra 12.07 00:01:24:52 43 Russian Federation 11.59 00:01:28:19 44 Liechtenstein 11.4 00:01:29:51 45 Moldova, Republic of 10.75 00:01:35:13 46 Italy 10.71 00:01:35:36 47 Iceland 10.55 00:01:37:02 48 Malta 10.17 00:01:40:42 49 Bahamas 10.06 00:01:41:49 50 Isle of Man 9.01 00:01:53:39 51 Kenya 8.83 00:01:55:55 52 Guernsey 8.76 00:01:56:57 53 Cyprus 8.24 00:02:04:16 54 Ukraine 8.18 00:02:05:08 55 Australia 7.7 00:02:12:57 56 Mexico 7.59 00:02:14:53 57 Greece 7.56 00:02:15:30 58 Faroe Islands 7.48 00:02:16:58 59 Macedonia 7.34 00:02:19:28 60 Israel 7.2 00:02:22:11
Source: Which country has the best and worst broadband speeds? Global analysis reveals shame for Britain as average download speed is three times slower than the top ranking destination

'Go home': Overcrowding causes angry backlash against tourists in Europe's hottest destinations

Tourists crowd the streets of Dubrovnik. Photo: Alamy

Chronic overcrowding in some of Europe's beloved tourism hotspots is fuelling an angry backlash, from polite protest to "Go Home" graffiti and even physical intimidation.

Across southern Europe, from the choked boulevards of Gaudi's Barcelona to the swarms of cruise liners disgorging passengers into Croatia's mediaeval Dubrovnik, residents are complaining that a sharp rise in tourism is making life intolerable.

The backlash has sparked concerns for one of the region's biggest economic drivers and prompted authorities to act.

Rome is considering limiting visitor numbers to parts of the eternal city, such as the Trevi fountain. Dubrovnik plans to limit cruise ships. Barcelona is planning a new tourism tax.

In Venice last month, residents marched through a throng of visitors to protest against uncontrolled tourism. They did so behind a banner: "My future is Venice".

Youth activists plan a similar protest in San Sebastián, northern Spain, later this month.

In Barcelona, where anger has been brewing for some time, some graffiti has turned menacing. One slogan, featuring a black silhouette with a red target on its head, reads: "Why call it tourist season if we can't shoot them?"

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy intervened this week after some anti-tourist anger turned physical. A video emerged of masked activists setting off flares outside a restaurant full of tourists on the island of Palma de Majorca. They then entered the restaurant and threw confetti at frightened diners.

Rajoy described the activists as "extremists going against common sense". Tourism makes up 12 per cent of Spain's economy.

Similar videos were released this week under the slogan "tourism kills neighbourhoods". In one, several hooded individuals stop a tourist bus in Barcelona, slashing the tyres and spray-painting the windscreen.

"We haven't seen any of that yet but we heard that the locals are not that fond of tourists," said 20-year-old Dutch tourist Roel Theuniszen as he took a break from cycling on a rental bike outside Barcelona's popular Ciutdella Park.

"It's important to try not to stand out as a tourist in a city like Barcelona to have a good experience ... Also, it's important to be more considerate (as a tourist)."

See also: The European hotspots that now hate tourists

"An invasion"

Tourism to southern Europe has surged over the past two years, partly because visitors are choosing the region over other Mediterranean destinations where security fears are a concern, such as Tunisia, Egypt and Turkey.

Visitors to Spain jumped 12 per cent in the first half of 2017 to 36.4 million. Barcelona draws at least 11 million visitors a year and is planning a new tax that will hit cruise ships: 65 euro cents for each visitor staying less than 12 hours. About 750 cruise ships docked at Barcelona last year.

Tourist arrivals in Italy rose a modest 1 per cent in 2016 to almost 56 million, but hotel stays were up 4.8 per cent in the first half of 2017. Foreign visitors to the glories of Rome, Florence and Venice surged 31.5 per cent between 2009 and 2015.

Resident anger has prompted Italian authorities to monitor tourists more closely, with special patrols in Rome's historic centre and fines for people who paddle in the fountains.

Venetian authorities experimented with limiting access to certain areas during a festival for the first time in the city's history in July, shortly after the street protest.

Some officials have proposed ticket-only access to St Mark's Square, which heaves with people in summer, but local and national authorities are against this.

"The city has completely lost its identity," said Alessandro Bressanello, a Venetian actor who joined the 25 April civil group which wants limits imposed on new tourist accommodation and better management of tourist flows.

"Everyone should be able to come here but this invasion creates real problems for Venetians and the city, it creates infinite amounts of rubbish and noise," Bressanello said.

See also: How to see Venice without the crowds

The Dubrovnik shuffle

Authorities in the town of Dubrovnik, on Croatia's Adriatic coast, are considering cutting the limit on daily visits by cruise liners to two from up to five currently, due to concerns of overcrowding at the UNESCO World Heritage site.

More than 5,000 tourists from cruise liners flocked to the walled town in a single day in June on top of thousands vacationing in the city. UNESCO has even warned that Dubrovnik's World Heritage status is at risk.

A walk through the old town's 300-metre-long pedestrian zone can take 40 minutes in peak season. The old town's resident population is dwindling as residents move away to escape the crowds, traffic jams and noise.

"It must never happen again that more than two cruise ships come to the town at the same moment," Dubrovnik Mayor Mato Frankovic said recently.

Croatia overall saw a 10.5 percent jump in tourists last month from a year earlier, tourism association data shows.

For its part, Cruise Lines International Association says it expects more tourism restrictions in some places and that it is committed to sustainable tourism.

Elsewhere, Portugal expects a record 27 million visitors this year and Greece a record 28 million, but neither has seen a big backlash.

In France, too, relations between tourists and residents appear good, despite a comedian's attempt to suggest otherwise last month.

He arranged for a plane to fly over Carnon beach in southern France, trailing a banner with decidedly Anglo-Saxon wording requesting the tourists to go home.

REUTERS

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The Pretty European Nation That’s Becoming a Dining Hotspot

Think of dining destinations in Europe and Slovenia might not be high on your list.

You'd probably have trouble finding it on a map – and then be reduced to Googling to discover places to eat. Michelin has never troubled to explore the restaurants of a nation whose cuisine reflects Italian, German, Hungarian and Austrian influences. But it turns out Slovenia is enjoying a tourism boom as people explore the home nation of First Lady Melania Trump.

Strelec restaurant is in Ljubljana Castle, with a terrace overlooking the city. It's a gorgeous place to dine.

Photographer: Richard Vines/Bloomberg

And yet you can dine very well in Slovenia, a beautiful country of mountains and valleys, whose capital of Ljubljana is an undiscovered gem. The city is dominated by a 15th century castle on a hill, below which a gentle river is lined with the classical architecture of  Jože Plečnik, who tried to model Ljubljana (pronounced LUBE-liana) on ancient Athens. This city is relaxing, inexpensive and very pretty.

So where to eat in Slovenia? Here are some suggestions based on a recent visit.

Strelec Restaurant

Aged beef with baked carrots; and duck-liver raviolo at Strelec.​​​​​

Photographer: Richard Vines/Bloomberg

This gastronomic restaurant is housed in a tower in Ljubljana Castle, with tables on a terrace overlooking the city. It's a gorgeous place to dine. Rather than just play safe for the tourists, chef Igor Jagodic produces flavorful dishes that are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat. There are tasting menus (four courses for 44 euros/$52) as well as a la carte, featuring colorful options such as scallop with watermelon, melon, cucumber, pistachio and bread. The combination of exciting food and wonderful views makes this a destination restaurant and one I hope to visit again.

Castle plateau 1, 1000 Ljubljana +386 31 687 648.

The funky decor at Skaručna.

Photographer: Richard Vines/Bloomberg

Gostilna Skaručna 

This unusual restaurant in a village 20  minutes north of Ljubljana is worth the trip - for the funky decor as well as the food. The interior is cluttered like a junk shop, while tinny music - marches and waltzes and swing - emerges from a vintage gramophone. You can sit outside if you don't mind being buzzed by countless wasps. (My low point was when I took a swig of my drink only to find I had one in my mouth. I get a buzz out of dining, but still. ) The food is rustic without being dull or predictable. There is no menu: The meal might include dishes such as beef tongue with garlic, topped with goat's and sheep's cheese; and pork in aspic. The pace is unhurried, so allow three hours for a meal. 

Skaručna 20, 1217 Vodice; +386 1 832 3080

JB Restaurant 

Chef Janez Bratovz's sophisticated restaurant celebrates Slovenian cuisine, focusing on seasonal ingredients rather than technical innovation. It's hushed and a bit formal, but its family run and children are particularly welcome. Bratovz is a veteran chef who helped gain international attention for his country's food, winning awards and collaborating with Alain Ducasse and other leading culinary masters. Dishes may include homemade ravioli filed with cottage cheese and pistachio, meat and cream sauce, goose liver, licorice. Bratovz's food is full of flavor and he's more likely to be in the kitchen than on TV, though he is a celebrity in Slovenia. This is one of the smartest restaurants in the country, and the tasting menus start at 45 euros.

Janez Bratovž s.p., Miklošičeva 19, SI-1000 Ljubljana; +386 1 430 70 70.

Monstera Bistro

Monstera food: Trout; beef cheeks; beetroot tartare; chocolate mousse .

Source: Monstera Bistro 

This modern, stripped-down restaurant serves creative dishes in informal surroundings. It's affordable gastronomy. But it is the evening when things get most interesting, with tasting menus that may feature dishes such as baby cuttlefish with pea cream.  This place is rated No. 1 of 479 restaurants in Ljubljana on Tripadvisor, but don't let that put you off: It really is good. The two-course lunch costs 16 euros and tasting menus start at 40 euros. Book early.

Gosposka 9, 1000 Ljubljana; +386 40 431 123. 

Namasté

This Indian restaurant is worth a visit mainly for the location, though the food isn't bad either. On a warm summer's evening, you can sit outside and enjoy the views across the Ljubljanica river to the castle. Most of the dishes are Moghul cuisine from north India, and there are also some Mumbai street-food snacks. 

Breg 8, 1000 Ljubljana;  +386 1 425 01 59 

Hiša Franko

This restaurant near the border with Italy is a destination for diners from as far away as Australia. Chef Ana Roš was this year named the world's best female chef, and diners can't get enough of her food. She grows vegetables and herbs on the hill behind her restaurant, while most of the other produce comes from the surrounding area. Just don't go making the two-hour drive from Ljubjlana without a reservation. Hiša Franko is often booked out two months in advance for dishes such as sardine, candy lemon fennel; and tripe, duck jus, cave cheese, fried nettles, chanterelles. The tasting menus cost 85 euros and 120 euros.

Hiša Polonka

The prices are low and the service is friendly at Hiša Polonka.

Photographer: Richard Vines/Bloomberg

If you can't get into Hiša Franko, all is not lost. This traditional inn in the nearby village of Kobarid is the new project of Roš, and one of her deputies is in the kitchen. The prices are low and the service is informal and friendly. You can dine very well for a few euros on dishes such as zabeljena (frozen) polenta, with cottage cheese and bacon;  and venison goulash with bread souffle. Better still, there are home-made craft beers on tap, and the customers are a good mix of tourists and locals. If you are there late in the evening, this is a hangout for staffers from Hiša Franko. 

Gregorčičeva ulica 1, 5222 Kobarid.

Topli Val

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For a village with a population not far north of 1,000, Kobarid is blessed with good places to eat. Topli Val, less than five minutes' walk from Hiša Polonka, is a surprisingly good restaurant. Topli Val's specialty is seafood, with dishes such as giant scallops with sweet tomato; and grilled sea bass. If you don't fancy fish, options include filet of venison Kobarid-style. There is also a strong wine list, with bottles from around Slovenia. The best place is the terrace, where you can enjoy views of the surrounding mountains. The restaurant is part of the Hotel Hvala, a family business. The owner's son, who waited my table, was happy to discuss the different wines as well as the food, and then offered me a lift to the nearby Hiša Franko. 

Trg svobode 1, 5222 Kobarid;  +386 5 3899300.

Richard Vines is the chief food critic at Bloomberg. Follow him on Twitter @richardvines and on Instagram @richard.vines.

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Source: The Pretty European Nation That's Becoming a Dining Hotspot

Holidaymakers warned over scorching European temperatures

Severe weather warnings have been issued for European destinations popular with UK holidaymakers due to scorching conditions.

Temperatures are forecast to exceed 40C (104F) as a heatwave sweeps across the south of the continent

Meteoalarm, which is a network of national meteorological services in Europe, issued alerts for "very dangerous" weather due high temperatures in 11 countries such as Italy, Switzerland, Poland and Croatia.

It urged people to "follow orders and any advice given by your authorities", adding that "extraordinary measures" could be introduced.

Temperatures are expected to reach 41C (106F) in Seville, Spain, 39C (102F) in Rome, Italy, and 38C (100F) in Athens, Greece.

A spokeswoman for UK travel trade organisation Abta told the Press Association: "With very high temperatures being recorded across Europe, holidaymakers are being advised to make sure they take sensible precautions to avoid sunstroke and other serious problems that can result from over-exposure to heat and powerful sunshine.

"Holidaymakers should ensure they stay hydrated by drinking plenty of bottled water, particularly the young or elderly.

"Abta would also advise that British travellers follow the lead of the locals in their destination by staying out of the sun at the middle of the day when it is at its peak, and follow any advice issued by health authorities in specific destinations."

Italian authorities told people in affected regions to "only travel if your journey is essential", while Polish officials said: "Protect yourself and support vulnerable people. Expect possible infrastructural breakdowns."

A number of Britons were among 10,000 people evacuated after forest fires in the French Riviera last week.

Tourists also had to be rescued from the Italian island of Sicily because of wildfires.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advised UK visitors to Italy that forest fires are "dangerous and unpredictable", adding that the risk of further blazes will remain throughout the summer.

Conditions are considerably cooler for holidaymakers staying in the UK, with sunshine and showers and a maximum temperature of around 20C forecast for Saturday.

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Spain sees huge boost in tourism and closes gap with France as top destination

France remains the world's favourite tourist destination followed by the USA but Spain is closing the gap after welcoming ever more visitors.

France retained its position as the world's favourite tourism destination in 2016, the UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said Wednesday, defying concerns over terror attacks.

The United States came second followed closely by Spain, according to annual figures that the Madrid-based UNWTO normally announces in January, but which were delayed this year.

But although France stayed on top by welcoming 82.6 million visitors in 2016, that was a more than two percent drop from the previous year, the figures showed.

Repeated terror attacks had sparked concerns that tourism would drop substantially in France, known especially for its gastronomy and wine but the data indicated most visitors have not been put off.

The number of tourists visiting the US was also down, falling three percent to 75.61 million, which saw the country narrowly maintain its second position as Spain experienced a 10 percent jump in visitors to 75.56 million.   

The latter's tourism industry has boomed partly because people who normally go to Turkey, Egypt or north Africa for their holidays are instead deciding to chase the sun in Spain, citing fears of unrest.

China came fourth in the ranking with just under 60 million visitors and Italy came fifth -- the same as in 2015.

The classification is calculated according to the number of visitors who spend at least one night in a country.

But if the money earned from tourists is taken into account, the United States came a resounding first with $206 billion (€173 billion) made in 2016, the UNWTO said.

Spain came second with around $60 billion -- another rise compared to 2015 -- followed by Thailand and China.   

Britain, meanwhile, fell from third to seventh place at $34 billion due in part to the depreciation of the pound compared to the dollar after the Brexit vote to leave the European Union, added the UNWTO.

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