Beginning of the Pollen Season: 'Life is Coming to the House'
The pollen season has begun in Germany, causing suffering for allergy sufferers, with significant regional variations in blooming times.
The storm train leaves record water levels in reservoirs in the last 40 years: they are at 82.9% of their capacity
Recent storms in Spain have led to reservoirs reaching their highest water levels in 40 years, with significant regional variations and concerns about infrastructure maintenance.
Ash Wednesday is a discretionary holiday until what time? See the rules by state
The rules for Ash Wednesday as a discretionary holiday vary by state and municipality in Brazil, with some areas having the whole day off while others have specific hours until which businesses close.
American living in UK can't get their head around one word we all use
An American in London is baffled by the numerous regional variations of a common British word, finding it 'crazy.'
£4,000 gap in cost of a funeral depending on where you live in the UK
New research reveals a £4,000 difference in funeral costs across the UK, highlighting regional variations in pricing by funeral directors.
Winter Sales 2026, the dates: here’s everything you need to know
The winter sales in Italy are set to begin on January 3, 2026, although regional variations may apply, with sales lasting approximately 6-8 weeks.