Happy Diwali!
Celebrated this year on 4. November, India's Festival of Lights symbolizes the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and happiness over sorrow. If you want to know more here's an informative video. Or you may want to check out an article about this year's celebrations.
Also happening over the last week:
Day of Skulls in Bolivia | via Reuters
And as usual, below is the summary of last week's travel news stories. For more information, click on the links.
Pfizer's antiviral drug Paxlovid shows 89% effectiveness in high-risk Covid cases. | via BBC
Tens of thousands of people march in a pro-government rally on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital. The country is under a six-month state of emergency, declared just over a week ago. | via BBC, Reuters
The National Museum of Gungu in DR Congo burns down, destroying thousands of historic artifacts. | via BBC
More than 40 countries pledge to quit coal during COP26. | via BBC
Traditional motorbikes are being switched for locally-made electric ones in Rwanda. A country that banned plastic bags in 2008 has around 25,000 motorbike taxis operating in its capital, Kigali. | via BBC
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen opened in Rotterdam, giving visitors access to its entire collection of over 150,000 pieces, as well as a chance to look at conservation and restoration of art. | via Depot
Airbnb restricts New Year's Eve bookings for guests without a history of positive reviews. | via Airbnb
COVID
U.S. - 8. November | via CDC
Have a great day!