Outbreak of deadly mosquito-borne West Nile virus claims fourth victim

Outbreak of deadly mosquito-borne West Nile virus near Spain’s holiday resort towns claims fourth victim Three people in Seville have died from West Nile Virus, spread by mosquitoes  The deadly virus claimed its first victim in the neighbouring province of Cadiz Local health chiefs said there were another five confirmed cases in Cadiz By Natalie … Read more

British holidaymakers in Spain are at risk from deadly ‘West Nile’ virus

British holidaymakers in Spain are at risk from deadly ‘West Nile’ virus spread by mosquitos, experts say as outbreak kills two in Seville and puts eight in intensive care Outbreak of West Nile virus claimed the lives of two people in Seville, Spain Virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, also put eight in hospital intensive … Read more

£3bn Ethiopian dam across Blue Nile causes Egypt tensions

Rising 500ft out of the grasslands of eastern Ethiopia and spanning 6,000ft across the Blue Nile river, is the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – Africa’s largest hydroelectric plant, which is pushing the region close to war. It is a £3billion bet upon which Ethiopia has banked all its hopes for the future, but which could … Read more

Egyptian mummies discovered in the Taposiris Magna temple on the Nile delta

The mummies of two high-status ancient Egyptians discovered in a temple on the Nile delta may bring researchers a step closer to finding the remains of Cleopatra, the legendary Egyptian queen. The mummies, which had lain undisturbed for 2,000 years, are in a poor state of preservation because water had seeped into the tomb, according to … Read more

The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries about Nile cruise ships and UK seaside hotels

Are there any child-friendly Nile cruise ships? Where can I find a nice seaside hotel near Hertfordshire? The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 14:04 GMT, 21 December 2019 | Updated: 10:42 GMT, 23 December 2019 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions.  This week’s topics also … Read more