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EU lawmakers vote to bar carry-on luggage fees on planes
EU lawmakers vote to bar carry-on luggage fees on planes
by  AFP

European lawmakers pushed on Tuesday to ban airlines from charging passengers for small carry-on luggage in a move strongly opposed by the aviation sector. Many low-cost air carriers include only one small on-board item in the ticket, charging extra for other hand baggage.

German budget plans outline vast spending - and record debt
German budget plans outline vast spending - and record debt
by  AFP

Germany's government pledged Tuesday to make massive new investments by taking on record debt as it presented its budget plans with the aim of reviving the economy and building up the military. "Our primary goal is to boost the economy, to secure jobs in our country and to create new ones," said Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, presenting the budget plans.

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