Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum re-opens
After a massive 10-year renovation programme, Queen Beatrix will today re-open the famous Rijksmuseum - the national repository of Dutch art and history.
Florida U-Turn on International Driving License
A new state law that forced foreign visitors to Florida to obtain international driving permits has been overturned in an embarrassing u-turn by state legislators.
BA to extend new 'hand baggage only' fares from Gatwick
British Airways is to extend its range of 'hand baggage only' fares to all of its 32 short-haul routes at Gatwick Airport.
France's Low-cost Rail Service gets underway
When the busy Easter Bank Holiday weekend is over, SNCF's new low-cost high-speed rail service, Ouigo, will start carrying its first passengers from Paris to the South of France.
Ski Hosting Banned in the French Alps
British ski operators and skiers have been dealt a blow by a surprise ruling from a court in the French town of Albertville on Monday, banning 'hosting' on the slopes.


