Netflix office building in Hollywood, California. LEHTIKUVA / AFP

It seems like Netflix does not believe in "sharing is caring" phrase. As per Variety, the streaming giant will soon launch a test letting primary account holders pay an additional fee for users outside their households. Basically, it's an attempt by the company to address illicit password-sharing.

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Due to the COVID pandemic, most couples are choosing to celebrate Valentine's Day 2021 indoors rather than stepping out. Add to it 'lockdown fatigue', many couples this year need innovative ways of expressing and communicating their love to their partner. A quick dipstick survey conducted by Oye Happy found that 80 percent of couples, who previously celebrated Valentine's Day at a club, restaurant or outdoors, prefer doing so at home this year.

Dua Lipa poses backstage with her awards for Best Dance Recording for "Electricity" and for Best New Artist at the 61st Grammy Awards, Photo Room in Los Angeles, California, U.S. (ANI/REUTERS Photo)

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to almost everything, with many award ceremonies and cultural activities facing the brunt of the health crisis. While everything remains uncertain, several details regarding this year's Grammy Awards have been revealed.

As per Variety, a number of details have begun to emerge about how the show will be run, although as with everything during a pandemic, it's all subject to change.

Teurastamo, one of Helsinki's distinctive event venues, offers activities throughout the summer. Photo: Jussi Hellsten

Helsinki's prospects for the upcoming tourist season appear highly promising. A diverse range of events and numerous new attractions will inject additional excitement into the capital city. This summer, Helsinki is expected to approach the pre-pandemic levels of domestic, European, and American tourist arrivals, as per current projections.

Helsinki, chosen as the domestic travel destination of the year in 2022, continues to evolve as Finland's most fascinating tourist spot.

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The airport company Finavia and airline Air Baltic celebrated the opening of two new direct flight connections from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to Nice in France and Milan in Italy. The opening of the routes and the one-year anniversary of Air Baltic’s home airport were simultaneously celebrated on 2 May 2023.

“We are happy that the international flight connections of the Tampere region are improving.

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Travel is one of the most rewarding experiences we can have, but safety is a top concern for most of us. Even the best destinations can turn into a trauma instead of a pleasant memory if there are dangers to health or property of the traveler. It is essential to do some research and know the risks of every destination before buying your ticket. Travelling for fun should not be like taking chances in a game of blackjack.

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Finnish airport operator, Finavia, has released its summer flight schedule, which reveals almost 150 direct flight routes from its airports. The company will open seven new routes, restoring several others that were suspended due to the pandemic. There will also be more frequent flights to existing destinations. Passengers can look forward to a variety of exciting new destinations, including Central European cities and Southern European seaside resorts.

Now is the perfect time for everyone to visit Malaysia. Located at the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia enjoys a strategic location and a year-round tropical climate. With 13 states, three Federal Territories and a population that currently stands at more than 30 million, Malaysia is well known for its cultural diversity – Malay, Chinese and Indian – and the unique ethnic communities such as the Kadazan-Dusuns and Ibans from Sabah and Sarawak. Together with the influence of the British, Portuguese, Dutch and Thais, Malaysia is indeed a blend of cultures.

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German airline Eurowings and French airline Air France are launching direct flights from Düsseldorf and Paris to Kittilä. Eurowings will start operating on 24 December and the route will be operated once a week on Saturdays until 25 March. Air France will start direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Kittilä Airport on 10 December and will operate until 12 March.

Passengers at the London Heathrow Airport in London, on July 14, 2022.

With multiple news reports of flight cancellations, as airports, suffering with staff shortages, struggle to cope with surging demand, ForwardKeys has taken a closer look at air traffic disruption, by analysing recent trends in intra-European flight bookings for travel in July and August and changes in seat capacity. It shows that a fall in consumer confidence, which began in the last week of May, has rapidly worsened, as last-minute bookings in the week running up to 10th July were down by 44%, compared with 2019 levels. Bookings from Amsterdam were down by 59% and from London by 41%.