 A 78-year-old man was found dead at the foot of a Housing and Development Board (HDB) block in Yishun on Sunday (July 5) afternoon.
The incident happened at about 2pm at Block 800 Yishun Ring Road. A photograph of the scene shared with AsiaOne shows a blue police tent on the ground floor beside the block's Lift B. Two police officers are seen attending to the scene, and a police cordon was set up at the ground floor. A resident from the block told reporters that she has not seen the man at the block before and does not believe that he was a resident. Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said the man was found lying motionless at the foot of the block and was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic. The police confirmed that the man had fallen from height, adding that preliminary investigations do not suggest foul play and that investigations are ongoing.  圣淘沙发展局（SDC）于周五（7月3日）宣布，根据大圣淘沙总体规划（GSMP），后续发展项目预计将从2030年代初开始逐步推进，其中新近公布的英比奥观景台步道便是早期里程碑之一。 在怡丰城（VivoCity）举行的GSMP展览开幕式上，SDC公布了未来二十年将圣淘沙打造成为“游乐场和世外桃源”的计划。 该计划完成后，由圣淘沙岛和布拉尼岛组成的大圣淘沙地区预计将吸引目前游客数量的两倍。2024年4月至2025年3月期间，圣淘沙岛接待了1690万游客。 SDC表示，目前游客构成中，国际游客占80%，本地游客占20%。预计本地游客比例将增长至30%左右。 圣淘沙发展局首席执行官Thien Kwee Eng表示：“我们希望以审慎的方式发展圣淘沙，保护岛屿的灵魂，同时让游客更容易探索、前往和享受这里的一切。” 圣淘沙发展局表示，全球旅游目的地规划（GSMP）既满足了人们对世界级旅游目的地的“常青”需求，也考虑到了健康、对产品频繁更新或“新鲜感”的需求以及可持续性等趋势。 该局还指出，部分现有商户可能会受到此次规划调整的影响，但会将调整时间与租约到期日同步，并提前通知商户。  新地标 圣淘沙大区总体规划（原名圣淘沙-布拉尼总体规划）采用分阶段实施的方式。圣淘沙发展局表示，此举旨在“在圣淘沙大区打造全新的游客体验，同时根据不断变化的休闲、生活方式和旅游需求，持续推动岛屿发展”。 布拉尼西是该规划的关键组成部分，预计将成为规划中最大的景点开发地块之一。 圣淘沙发展局表示：“我们正在与潜在合作伙伴进行洽谈，以支持推出全新体验的宏伟目标。”但并未透露这些潜在合作伙伴的身份。  周五公布的一项重要地标是英比奥观景台步道，这是一条连接感官景观（Sensoryscape）和英比奥观景台的林荫高架步道。感官景观是圣淘沙大都会规划（GSMP）的首个竣工项目，将于2024年3月开放。步道还将连接周边圣淘沙步行道。 与此同时，位于海滨的感官中心（Sensorium）将汇集各种生活方式和室内娱乐设施，包括一个可举办活动和节庆的多功能场地。此前公布的英比奥树冠（Imbiah Canopy）——“英比奥山顶的地标和观景点”——将提供餐饮、零售以及有遮蔽的活动空间。 圣淘沙的海滩也将随着海岸保护措施的实施而焕然一新。 圣淘沙发展局（SDC）正在探索一些新的想法，例如建造一条连接目前不对公众开放的小岛的浮动木栈道，让游客体验跳岛游；打造以日出日落美景为主题的海滩俱乐部；以及树顶餐厅。 圣淘沙名胜世界的海滨生活方式开发项目也计划于 2030 年竣工。  提升交通连接性 Thien 还谈到，交通应是一种体验，而不仅仅是功能性的。 圣淘沙发展局 (SDC) 将通过陆路、航空、海路和滨水区加强与圣淘沙岛其他地区的交通连接，并将岛屿中心交通枢纽打造为重要的门户和关键的交通枢纽。 除了现有的缆车线路外，SDC 还在探索水上出租车连接，并研究其他滨水连接方案。 此前，SDC 曾表示将引入新的“旅客捷运系统”来取代圣淘沙捷运单轨列车，“从而提供从本岛到岛屿中心以及岛上各处的更便捷连接”。  在展览开幕式上，主管贸易关系的部长傅海燕表示，随着旅游需求的持续增长，新加坡必须不断更新旅游体验，提升其目的地吸引力。
傅海燕补充道，与此同时，新加坡将继续秉持负责任的态度，践行其更广泛的可持续发展目标。她同时也是可持续发展与环境部长。 “圣淘沙的自然环境和文化遗产是其独特之处，”她说道，“因此，新加坡发展公司（SDC）将开展全面的环境研究，制定适当的缓解措施，并尊重圣淘沙丰富的文化遗产。” “圣淘沙旅游体验展（GSMP）”包含互动式沉浸式展品，分为七个展区。在怡丰城（VivoCity）首展结束后，展览将巡回至淡滨尼天地（Our Tampines Hub）、裕廊坊（Jurong Point）和水滨坊（Waterway Point），最后返回圣淘沙。  每年七月，宁静的西班牙小城潘普洛纳都会摇身一变，成为地球上最热闹的派对之一。
2026年的圣费尔明节将于7月6日至14日举行，以下是首次参加圣费尔明节的游客如何玩转这个节日的攻略。 2026年圣费尔明节的时间和地点 圣费尔明节在西班牙北部纳瓦拉自治区首府潘普洛纳举行，日期固定不变。 节日总是从7月6日持续到14日，因此2026年的圣费尔明节是连续九天八夜，从周一到周二。 圣费尔明节是为了纪念当地的守护神圣费尔明，但这座城市的大部分活力都集中在街头派对、音乐和著名的奔牛活动中。所有活动都集中在鹅卵石铺就的老城区（Casco Viejo），所以几乎所有景点都在步行范围内。 以下是一些值得关注的精彩瞬间，方便您规划行程。 初次体验圣费尔明节不容错过的活动 奔牛节固然引人注目，但圣费尔明节远不止于此。以下这些精彩瞬间贯穿始终，赋予了节日独特的节奏。 “Chupinazo”烟花表演 7月6日中午，人群涌入市政厅广场（Plaza Consistorial），一枚名为“Chupinazo”的烟花从市政厅阳台上发射升空。这声巨响正式拉开了圣费尔明节的序幕。 此时，人们会第一次系上象征节日的红色领巾。 做好被卡瓦酒（起泡酒）、水和桑格利亚酒淋湿的准备吧，所以最好穿不怕弄脏的衣服，并将贵重物品留在住处。 如果您想进入广场，请务必在上午11点前到达，因为一旦广场人满为患，就会关闭入口。 夜晚、烟花和“penas”烟花表演 上午的奔牛节结束后，整座城市将进入一场持续12小时的狂欢派对。名为“佩纳斯”（penas）的游行队伍挤满了街道，铜管乐队也随之奏响。每晚，城堡公园上空都会燃放烟花，照亮夜空。 此外，白天还有适合全家观看的巨人游行和巨型人头游行，以及7月7日举行的圣费尔明宗教游行。 所有这些活动都不需要门票，它们都在开放的街道上举行。 “可怜的我”（Pobre de mi）的结尾 7月14日午夜，圣费尔明节在市政厅广场落下帷幕。成千上万的人手持点燃的蜡烛，齐声高唱“可怜的我”（Pobre de mi，意为“圣费尔明节结束了”）。 这与“丘皮纳佐”（chupinazo）的落幕截然不同：安静，略带泪水，也标志着人们终于可以解开红色领巾，迎接新的一年。 奔牛节的流程 奔牛活动（encierro）于7月7日至14日每天早上8点举行。 六头斗牛和一群小牛被放出，沿着一条约849米的路线穿过老城区，从圣多明各牛栏奔向斗牛场（Plaza de Toros）。 奔牛过程很快结束。整个奔牛过程通常只有两到四分钟，牛群会沿着圣多明各街，穿过市政厅广场，然后沿着梅尔卡德雷斯街和狭长的埃斯塔费塔街进入斗牛场。 需要注意的四声火箭 火箭会告诉所有人正在发生什么，因为大多数观众在牛群奔跑之前都看不到它们。根据潘普洛纳市政厅的奔牛指南，信号按以下顺序发出：
如果您只想观看，斗牛场早上会爆满，沿途的阳台也可供私人租用。这两种方式都能让您在不踏入赛道的情况下欣赏奔牛盛况。 奔牛节：规则与风险 奔牛活动免费，无需门票，但它并非表演，而是真正的危险。每年都有 50 至 100 人受伤，甚至有人因此丧命。 请慎重考虑后再决定是否参加。 奔牛活动受市级法规管辖。圣费尔明节官方规则规定了哪些人可以参加以及哪些行为被禁止。
请尽早到达起点区域；赛道入口在上午 8 点前关闭，迟到者将被拒绝入场。 如果您不确定，请先观察：大多数初次参加者都会在第一个上午从阳台或场地内熟悉路线，然后再决定是否参赛。 如果您摔倒，请保持躺卧姿势。官方建议是保持静止，双手抱头，直到牛群通过并有人轻拍您的肩膀后再起身。 公牛通常会跨过静止不动的跑者；站起来会使您重新回到它们的行进路线上。 着装指南：红白装扮详解 圣费尔明节有一套非正式的着装，穿上它本身就是乐趣之一。这套服装简单易置，而且价格低廉，几乎在城里随处可见。
按照习俗，领巾要等到7月6日中午的“chupinazo”（一种印度传统舞蹈）之后才能系上，一直戴到7月14日闭幕。 潘普洛纳各处的市场摊位和商店都出售全套服装，所以您可以到了之后再购买，无需提前打包。 如何前往潘普洛纳以及住宿推荐 预订前请务必查看您的入境规定。西班牙是申根区成员国，因此如果您的国籍需要申根签证，请尽早通过您所在国家的西班牙领事馆或签证中心申请，因为夏季签证名额很快就会被抢光。 目前已获准免签入境欧洲的旅客无需申请新的ETIAS旅行授权即可前往2026年夏季旅行，因为ETIAS仍在逐步实施中。 请务必事先确认您的免签身份。 潘普洛纳机场（PNA）规模较小，主要有来自马德里和巴塞罗那的直飞航班。大多数国际旅客会先经停更大的枢纽机场。 经马德里：飞往马德里，然后乘坐AVE高速列车前往潘普洛纳，大约需要三个小时。这条路线适合来自亚洲、中东和美洲的旅客。 经毕尔巴鄂：飞往毕尔巴鄂，然后乘坐巴士或汽车前往潘普洛纳，大约需要一个半到两个小时。这通常是从欧洲境内前往潘普洛纳最便捷的方式。 住宿是初次到访者最容易遇到的问题。潘普洛纳的酒店通常提前几个月就被预订一空，节日期间价格也会大幅上涨，所以务必尽早预订。 如果潘普洛纳的酒店爆满或超出预算，许多游客会选择住在附近的城镇，甚至住在毕尔巴鄂，然后前往潘普洛纳参加奔牛节。 无论您预订什么，请务必确认行程涵盖7月6日至14日的所有晚上。 常见问题 观看奔牛节安全吗？ 观看比奔牛安全得多。斗牛场和沿途租用的阳台可以完全将您与奔牛路线隔离开来。站在街道上的双层围栏后面也是一个选择，不过位置很快就会被占满。 女性可以参加奔牛节吗？ 可以。参加奔牛节的唯一硬性要求是年满18岁并遵守安全规则；任何成年人都可以参加。  在欧洲，空调并非普及——在一些国家，政府法规甚至对公共场所的降温方式进行了严格限制。
据国际能源署统计，欧洲只有约20%的家庭安装了空调，而美国的这一比例约为90%。 酒店的空调供应情况则因建筑年代、所在国家和酒店类型而异。 以下是您在预订前需要了解的具体信息，我们将逐个国家/地区详细解释相关规定及其实际影响。 西班牙 西班牙通过皇家法令 14/2022 引入了严格的空调温度限制，禁止公共场所的空调温度低于 27 摄氏度。 该规定涵盖了旅客经常光顾的众多场所：
酒店客房明确豁免——客人可以自行调节房间温度。但是，酒店大堂、餐厅和公共区域均受该规定约束。 该法令是一项临时节能措施，原定于 2023 年 11 月到期。该法令是否已正式延期或被更新的法律取代，建议您在出行前进行确认。 计划今年夏天前往马德里、巴塞罗那或塞维利亚？预订一家现代化的国际酒店，享受可靠的客房制冷服务。 法国 法国在其国家能源法典（R241-30 和 R241-31 条）中明确规定了一项永久性法律规则：商业和公共建筑的空调必须在室内温度超过 26 摄氏度时才能开启，一旦低于该温度则必须关闭。 该规则自 2007 年起生效，适用于办公室、商店、餐厅和类似的商业场所。 医疗机构、医院以及老年人或幼儿的住所不受此规则约束。 法国的酒店没有法律强制要求配备空调。巴黎的许多酒店——尤其是一些较老的中档酒店——都没有空调，因为严格的历史建筑保护规定使得在 19 世纪的建筑中加装制冷系统极其困难。 法国还有一项单独的规定，要求配备空调的商店和餐厅必须保持门窗关闭，以防止冷气外泄到街道上。 如果您需要确保房间凉爽，请直接通过大型国际连锁酒店预订，并以书面形式确认您的房间配备独立空调，而不仅仅是风扇或便携式空调。 在 Wego 上查看巴黎的酒店，并查看七月或八月住客的夏季评价。 意大利 意大利于2022年推出了“恒温器行动”（Operation Thermostat），规定公共建筑的空调最低温度为27摄氏度，允许有±2摄氏度的偏差，这意味着实际温度可能在25摄氏度到29摄氏度之间。 该规定适用于学校、政府机关和公共建筑，违规者将被处以500欧元至3000欧元的罚款。该规定最初于2022年5月至2023年3月期间实施；出行前请务必确认意大利政府的最新指导意见是否有效。 对于旅行者而言，实际影响是，即使空调在运行，博物馆、历史遗址和酒店公共区域也可能明显感觉偏热。 老旧建筑（在意大利的旅游住宿中占很大比例）的制冷效率低下，即使遵守规定也难以避免。 酒店客房通常被视为私人空间，客人可以自行调节温度。 然而，一些意大利酒店会额外收取每晚约 10 欧元的空调费——请在预订前确认，以免结账时遇到意外费用。 计划在盛夏时节前往罗马、米兰或佛罗伦萨？不妨在 Wego 上查看罗马和米兰的酒店，并特别留意那些确认所有客房均配备中央空调的酒店——而不是仅提供便携式空调或按需提供的风扇。 希腊 希腊于 2022 年实施了节能空调限制措施，规定公共建筑的空调最低温度为 27 摄氏度，旨在立即降低 10% 的能源消耗，并在 2030 年前降低 30%。 这些规定涵盖公共建筑，实际上影响到许多面向游客的场所：博物馆、设有室内空间的考古遗址、酒店大堂和餐厅。 希腊是欧洲夏季最炎热的国家之一，雅典经常出现 35 摄氏度以上的高温，热浪更是经常将气温推高至 38 摄氏度或更高。 据杂志报道，2025年的一场严重热浪导致南欧城市超过2300人死于与高温相关的疾病——这凸显了室外温度与室内制冷之间的差距已经多么巨大。 在雅典或岛屿上预订住宿时，请务必确认房间内是否配备空调，不要想当然地认为这是标配。 英国 英国政府没有强制规定空调温度上限——与法国、西班牙、意大利和希腊不同，英国没有规定公共场所空调的最低温度限制。 然而，英国存在一个结构性安装问题，导致同样的结果：英国只有约5%的家庭安装了空调——这是西欧最低的比例之一——老旧建筑中的酒店也面临着同样的限制。 障碍在于规划法规。在保护区或列入保护名录的建筑物上安装室外空调冷凝器通常需要获得市政委员会的批准，而申请经常因影响视觉效果而被拒绝。 伦敦市中心遍布一级、二级*和二级保护建筑，这意味着该市大部分酒店根本无法合法地在其外墙上安装标准空调系统。 对于旅行者而言，实际情况与法国类似：伦敦的许多酒店——尤其是规模较小、精品酒店和老旧酒店——根本没有空调。 在2022年的热浪期间，英国气温创下历史新高，超过40摄氏度，入住没有空调酒店的客人无计可施。 预订一家现代化的国际连锁酒店，并在预订前直接确认房间是否配备空调。 欧洲清凉小贴士 了解规则是第一步——以下是如何根据这些规则进行实际规划。 务必在预订前确认空调：酒店列表中显示的“提供空调”可能仅指大堂或公共区域有空调。请具体询问您的房间是否配备独立空调，以及是否在整个夏季都运行。 阅读七八月份的评价：夏季住客的评价会告诉你空调是否真的能让房间保持舒适——这比酒店自己对制冷系统的描述要可靠得多。 优先选择国际连锁酒店而非精品酒店：凯悦、洲际酒店集团、希尔顿和万豪等连锁酒店比位于历史建筑中的老式精品酒店拥有更稳定的空调标准，因为后者往往无法改造安装合适的空调系统。 询问空调附加费：一些酒店——尤其是在意大利——会对客房内的空调收取额外的每晚费用。预订时务必确认，以免退房时感到意外。 合理安排户外活动时间：南欧一天中最热的时段大致在中午到下午5点之间。将户外观光安排在清晨或傍晚。 提前了解可以避暑的地方：大型超市、现代化百货商店和主要连锁影院通常都配备了强劲的空调，而且入场费用低廉甚至免费。 考虑淡季出行：五月、六月初和九月气温较低，游客较少，价格也更低——空调问题也就不那么重要了。  提到“本田的旗舰车型”，你会想到哪款车？很可能是NSX，或者，在某种程度上，是思域Type R。 基本上，它必须是一款令人叹为观止、性能卓越的车型，让车迷垂涎三尺。 然而，本田在韩国的官方代理商Kah Motor并不销售这些车型。就连Prelude也要到2027年才会上市。 但如果抛开性能不谈，本田确实有一款旗舰车型。那就是Super-One，一款小型电动掀背车，续航里程有限，售价不菲，但它却能让本田及其兄弟车型更加熠熠生辉。 可爱又自信 人们很容易对Super-One赞不绝口，说它多么可爱、多么有日系车范儿等等。 但我认为，这样做反而会适得其反，因为它把人们的期望值抬得太高，以至于无法达到预期。 首先要说明的是，Super-One 并非轻型汽车。 虽然它基于 N-One（一款轻型汽车）打造，但其更宽的车身和动力输出均超过了轻型汽车的规定。当然，Super-One 的尺寸仍然小于小型车。 它的长宽高分别为 3,589 毫米、1,573 毫米和 1,616 毫米，与铃木 Swift 相比简直小巫见大巫。   但它引人注目的设计确保了它很难被忽略。 从方正的车身轮廓到低矮的车身姿态，再到夸张的保险杠和挡泥板，Super-One 让你忍不住驻足凝视，甚至在离开时还会回头张望。 我唯一希望的是，它的尾灯也能采用圆形设计，与前大灯相呼应。 打开车门，你会发现一个功能齐全的驾驶舱，配备了支撑性良好的运动座椅和高高的头枕。虽然仪表盘是数字式的，但丰富的实体按键、易于找到的 USB-C 接口以及简单易用的空调控制系统确保了操作的便捷性。此外，还有氛围灯点缀车内，增添活力。  尽管Super-One的车身尺寸不大，但由于车轮被推至车身四角，其2520毫米的轴距得以实现，从而最大限度地提升了车内空间。 腿部空间和头部空间都出乎意料地宽敞，而Ultra座椅则进一步增强了其多功能性，座椅靠垫可以向上翻折，方便存放箱子、行李甚至植物。 考虑到后排座椅竖起时行李厢容积仅为162升，折叠后不足1000升，这样的设计就显得尤为实用。 折叠自行车比全尺寸自行车更方便，但至少较低的装载高度使得自行车的装卸变得轻而易举。  轻快灵动
Super-One 的输出功率虽然不算强劲，但它的个性却活力四射，令人兴奋不已。诚然，70kW（95马力）的功率和162Nm的扭矩或许会让一些人觉得可笑，但请记住，所有这些动力都能瞬间释放。 此外，这辆车的重量仅为1092kg。 正是这轻盈的车身重量，使得 Super-One 即使是前轮驱动，也能拥有如此灵活的操控感。看到即将到来的弯道了吗？您可以等到最后一刻再猛踩刹车并转向，完全不用担心车辆的反应。 方向变换是 Super-One 的另一大特色。由于惯性很小，您需要在道路上保持谨慎——因为很容易忍不住在车流中穿梭，填补路上的空隙。 事实上，Super-One 非常乐于接受这种以及其他“令人愉悦”的驾驶操作。平淡无奇的驾驶体验？把这种事留给那些一本正经、一提到乐趣就避之不及的车吧。 Super-One 也同样调皮。它有一个“Boost”模式，激活后会模拟换挡点，并伴有低沉的“排气声浪”。 当然，这一切都是假的，但效果却出奇的好。这意味着它听起来很吸引人，而不是令人厌烦。 事实上，“Boost”模式会让 Super-One 听起来像是配备了双离合变速箱。猛踩油门，你会觉得“换挡”时真的会发出“砰砰”的声响。 这辆车甚至会在刹车时“降挡”，而且，你还可以用换挡拨片来操控这套电子“交响乐”。一开始可能会觉得有点刻意，但只要你顺其自然，就会时不时地忍不住笑出声来。 不太令人满意的地方 本田Super-One并非适合所有人，但如果您正在考虑购买，就必须接受它的一些缺点。除了紧凑（好吧，可以说是非常小）的行李厢空间外，车内空间也十分有限。 因此，如果您容易与配偶或伴侣争吵，那么在车内怒气冲冲地挤在一起只会让情况变得更糟。同样，后排两位乘客最好相处融洽；否则，至少可以说，这段旅程会非常紧张。 另一个问题是续航里程。本田声称，29.6kWh的电池可提供202公里的续航里程，而我提车时，行车电脑显示剩余电量为99%，续航里程为191公里。 至于平均油耗，本田声称为6.6公里/千瓦时，但我的实测油耗更高，为5.7公里/千瓦时。 以我的驾驶习惯和生活方式，我每周得给这辆车充电两到三次。 可爱——代价不菲 如果这些缺点不是你的致命缺陷，那么你要么会彻底爱上这辆掀背车，要么它就只是你车库里众多车中的一辆。显然，Super-One 不会成为一款畅销车型。尤其是考虑到它含拥车证 (COE) 的起价高达 190,999 美元。 但这些限制和价格并非它成为光环车型的原因。真正让 Super-One 成为光环车型的，是它目前是本田旗下最可爱、最令人愉悦的车型。 它如此迷人，以至于你会忘记它的缺点。 然后你会意识到，Super-One 让本田品牌及其其他车型更加熠熠生辉。人们看到它，就会明白本田并非只生产“普通”汽车。它或许是该系列中最小、动力最弱的车型，但它的个性和活力？绝对是光环车型的典范。  The next developments under the Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP) are expected to progressively come on board from the early 2030s, with the newly announced Imbiah Lookout Walk being one early milestone, the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) announced on Friday (Jul 3). It unveiled plans to transform and progressively expand the destination as a “playground and sanctuary” over the next two decades, at the launch of its GSMP exhibition at VivoCity. Upon the plan’s completion, Greater Sentosa – made up of Sentosa and Pulau Brani – is expected to attract twice the number of visitors it does today. Between April 2024 and March 2025, the island destination welcomed 16.9 million visitors. SDC said that the visitor mix is currently split into 80 per cent international visitors and 20 per cent locals. It foresees that the local proportion will grow to make up about 30 per cent of visitors. “We want to grow Sentosa thoughtfully, and protect the island’s soul, while making it easier to explore, to access and to enjoy,” said Thien Kwee Eng, SDC’s CEO. SDC said the GSMP accounts for the “evergreen” demand for world-class destinations, while also considering trends such as wellness, demand for frequently changing products or “freshness”, and sustainability. It also noted that some existing businesses may be affected by the refresh, but added that it will time changes with lease expiries and give businesses sufficient notice.  New landmarks Formerly known as the Sentosa-Brani Master Plan, the GSMP takes a phased approach, which SDC said will allow it to “unlock new visitor experiences across Greater Sentosa while continuing to evolve the island in line with changing leisure, lifestyle and tourism needs”. Brani West is key to the pipeline, and is expected to be one of the largest sites for attractions development under the plan. “Engagements with potential partners are underway, supporting the broader ambition to introduce novel and refreshed experiences,” SDC said, though it did not identify these potential partners.  One landmark announced on Friday was the Imbiah Lookout Walk, a sheltered elevated forest canopy walk connecting Sensoryscape – the first completed milestone under the GSMP, which opened in March 2024 – to Imbiah Lookout. It will also provide access to surrounding Sentosa walking trails. Meanwhile, Sensorium, located along the beachfront, will host lifestyle and indoor attractions including a multi-purpose venue for events and festivals. The previously announced Imbiah Canopy, “a beacon and vantage point atop Mount Imbiah” will house F&B and retail options as well as sheltered event spaces. Sentosa’s beaches will also be rejuvenated alongside the introduction of coastal protection measures. SDC is exploring new ideas such as a floating boardwalk connecting islets – which are currently inaccessible to the public – for an islet-hopping experience; beach club experiences positioned around sunrise and sunset views; and treetop dining. Resorts World Sentosa’s waterfront lifestyle development is also scheduled for completion in 2030.  Enhancing connectivity Thien also talked about transport as an experience, rather than being purely functional. SDC will enhance links to greater Sentosa by land, air, sea and waterfront, with the Island Heart Transport Hub envisioned as a major gateway and key arrival point. It is exploring water taxi connections and studying additional waterfront links, on top of the current cable car access. Previously, SDC said that it would introduce a new “people mover system” to replace the Sentosa Express monorail “and provide a more seamless connection from the mainland to Island Heart and across the island”.  Speaking at the exhibition launch, Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu said that as tourism demand continues to grow, Singapore must continue to refresh its experiences and strengthen its destination appeal.
At the same time, Singapore remains deeply committed to doing so responsibly, in line with its broader sustainability goals, added Fu, who is also minister for sustainability and the environment. “Sentosa’s natural environment and heritage are part of what makes it special,” she said. “That is why SDC will conduct comprehensive environmental studies, put in place appropriate mitigation measures, and pay homage to the island’s rich heritage.” The GSMP exhibition includes interactive and immersive exhibits and features seven zones. After its flagship run at VivoCity, it will travel to Our Tampines Hub, Jurong Point and Waterway Point, before returning to Sentosa.  Each July, the quiet Spanish city of Pamplona turns into one of the loudest parties on Earth.
San Fermin 2026 runs from July 6 to 14, and here’s how a first-timer does it right. When and where San Fermin 2026 happens San Fermin is held in Pamplona, the capital of Navarre in northern Spain, and the dates never change. The fiesta always runs from July 6 to 14, so 2026 is a Monday-to-Tuesday stretch of nine days and eight nights. It honours Saint Fermin, a local patron saint, but most of the city’s energy goes into the street parties, music and the famous bull runs. The action is packed into the cobbled old town (Casco Viejo), so almost everything happens within a short walk. Here are the anchor moments to plan your trip around. The events a first-timer shouldn’t miss The bull run gets the headlines, but San Fermin is a whole festival. These are the moments that bookend the days and give the fiesta its rhythm. The Chupinazo opening At noon on 6 July, a crowd crams into the Plaza Consistorial (Town Hall square) and a rocket called the chupinazo is fired from the Town Hall balcony. That single bang officially starts the fiesta. This is the moment everyone ties their red neckerchief around their neck for the first time. Expect to be soaked in cava (sparkling wine), water and sangria, so wear clothes you don’t mind ruining and leave valuables at your accommodation. Get into the square well before 11 am if you want to be inside it, as access is closed once it fills up. Evenings, fireworks and the penas Once the morning bull run is over, the city shifts into a 12-hour party. Marching social clubs called penas fill the streets with brass bands, and a nightly fireworks competition lights up the sky over the Ciudadela fortress park. There are also daytime giants-and-big-heads parades that are genuinely family-friendly, plus the religious procession of San Fermin on July 7. You do not need a ticket for any of this; it happens in the open streets. The Pobre de mi finale The fiesta closes at midnight on 14 July back in the Town Hall square. Thousands hold a lit candle and sing Pobre de mi (“Poor me, the fiesta of San Fermin has ended”). It is the emotional opposite of the chupinazo: quiet, a little tearful, and the cue to finally untie the red neckerchief for another year. How the running of the bulls works The encierro happens every morning from July 7 to 14 at 8am. Six fighting bulls and a group of steers are released to run a route of roughly 849 metres through the old town, from the Santo Domingo corrals to the bullring (Plaza de Toros). It is over fast. The whole run usually lasts only two to four minutes, passing up Santo Domingo, across the Town Hall square, then along Mercaderes and the long, narrow Estafeta street into the arena. The four rockets to listen for Rockets tell everyone what is happening, because most of the crowd cannot see the bulls until they pass. According to the Pamplona City Hall encierro guide, the signals run in order:
If you only want to watch, the bullring fills up for the morning, and balconies along the route are rented out privately. Both give you a view without stepping onto the course. Running with the bulls: The rules and the real risk Running is free and needs no ticket, but it is genuinely dangerous, not a staged show. Between 50 and 100 people are injured most years, and the run has caused deaths. Treat the decision seriously before you commit. The encierro is governed by a city by-law. The official San Fermin rules set out who can run and what is banned.
Get to your starting area early; access to the course is closed before 8am and latecomers are turned away. If you are unsure, watch first: most first-timers spend their first morning learning the route from a balcony or the ring before deciding whether to run at all. If you fall, stay down. The official advice is to lie still and cover your head with your hands, and not get up until the herd has passed and someone taps your shoulder. Bulls usually step over a motionless runner; standing up puts you back in their path. What to wear: The red and white explained San Fermin has an unofficial uniform, and wearing it is half the fun. The look is simple and cheap to assemble, and you will see it on almost everyone in the city.
The custom is to tie the pañuelo on only after the chupinazo at noon on July 6, then keep it on until the closing on July 14. Market stalls and shops all over Pamplona sell the full set, so you can buy it once you arrive rather than packing it. How to Get to Pamplona and where to stay Check your entry rules before you book. Spain is in the Schengen Area, so if your nationality needs a Schengen visa, apply early through the Spanish consulate or its visa centre in your country, as summer slots fill fast. Travellers who already enter Europe visa-free won’t need the new ETIAS travel authorisation for a 2026 summer trip, as it is still being phased in. Always confirm your own status first. Pamplona’s own airport (PNA) is small, with direct flights mainly from Madrid and Barcelona. Most international visitors route through a bigger hub first.
Accommodation is the part that catches first-timers out. Hotels in Pamplona sell out months ahead and prices climb sharply for the fiesta, so book as early as you can. If the city is full or over budget, many visitors stay in nearby towns or even base themselves in Bilbao and travel in for the morning run. Whatever you book, confirm it covers the exact nights of July 6 to 14. Frequently asked questions Is it safe to watch the running of the bulls? Watching is far safer than running. The bullring and rented balconies along the route keep you off the course entirely. Standing behind the double fencing on the street is also an option, though spots fill very early. Can women run with the bulls? Yes. The only fixed requirement to take part is being 18 and over and following the safety rules; the run is open to any adult.  Air-conditioning in Europe is not a given — and in several countries, government rules actively restrict how cold public spaces can be cooled.
Only around 20 per cent of European homes have air-conditioning, according to the International Energy Agency — compared to around 90 per cent in the US. For hotels, availability varies enormously depending on the age of the building, the country, and the category of property. Here is what you actually need to know before you book, with a country-by-country breakdown of the rules and what they mean on the ground. Spain Spain introduced strict AC temperature limits through Royal Decree-Law 14/2022, banning air-conditioning in public spaces from being set below 27 deg C. The rule covered a wide range of places travellers visit:
Hotel rooms were explicitly exempt — guests can control the temperature in their own rooms. However, hotel lobbies, restaurants and common areas fell under the rule. The decree was a temporary energy-saving measure set to expire in November 2023. Whether it has been formally extended or replaced by updated legislation is something you should verify before travel. Planning to visit Madrid, Barcelona or Seville this summer? Book a modern international hotel to get reliable room-level cooling. France France has a permanent legal rule built into its national Energy Code (Articles R241-30 and R241-31): air-conditioning in commercial and public buildings cannot be switched on until the indoor temperature exceeds 26 deg C — and must be switched off once it drops below that threshold. This rule has been in place since 2007 and applies to offices, shops, restaurants and similar commercial premises. Medical facilities, hospitals, and accommodation for elderly people or young children are exempt. Hotels in France are not legally required to provide air-conditioning at all. Many properties in Paris — particularly older and mid-range hotels — have no AC units, because strict historic preservation rules make retrofitting cooling systems into 19th-century buildings extremely difficult. A separate French rule also requires shops and restaurants with air-conditioning to keep their doors closed, preventing cooled air from escaping to the street. If you need guaranteed cooling, book directly with a large international chain and confirm in writing that your specific room has a dedicated AC unit — not just a fan or portable unit. Check hotels in Paris on Wego, and look for summer reviews from July or August guests. Italy Italy introduced Operation Thermostat in 2022, setting a minimum temperature of 27 deg C for air-conditioning in public buildings — with a ± two deg C tolerance, meaning temperatures in practice can range between 25 deg C and 29 deg C. The rules applied across schools, government offices and public buildings, with fines of between €500 and €3,000 for violations. The original rules ran from May 2022 to March 2023; check whether current Italian government guidance is in effect before travel. For travellers, the practical effect is that museums, historic sites and hotel common areas may feel noticeably warm even when air-conditioning is technically running. Older buildings — which make up a large share of Italy’s tourist accommodation — cool inefficiently regardless of the rules. Hotel rooms are generally treated as private spaces where guests can adjust the temperature. However, some Italian hotels charge an extra fee of around €10 per night for in-room AC — confirm this before you book so there are no surprises at checkout. Visiting Rome, Milan or Florence in peak summer? Check hotels in Rome and hotels in Milan on Wego, and look specifically for properties that confirm central AC in all guest rooms — not just portable units or fans on request. Greece Greece implemented its own energy-saving AC restrictions in 2022, setting a 27 deg C minimum for air-conditioning in public buildings as part of a plan to reduce energy consumption by 10 per cent immediately and 30 per cent by 2030. The rules cover public sector buildings and, in practice, affect many tourist-facing venues: museums, archaeological sites with interior spaces, hotel lobbies and restaurants. Greece is one of the hottest countries in Europe during summer, with Athens frequently seeing highs above 35 deg C and heatwaves regularly pushing temperatures to 38 deg C or above. A major heatwave in 2025 caused over 2,300 heat-related deaths across southern European cities, according to Time magazine — highlighting just how serious the gap between outdoor temperatures and indoor cooling has become. When booking in Athens or on the islands, confirm in-room AC rather than assuming it’s standard. England England has no government-mandated temperature caps on air-conditioning — unlike France, Spain, Italy and Greece, there is no legal minimum for how cold a public space’s AC can be set. What England does have is a structural installation problem that produces the same result: only around five per cent of UK homes have air-conditioning — one of the lowest rates in Western Europe — and hotels in older buildings face the same constraint. The obstacle is planning law. Installing an external AC condenser unit in a conservation area or on a listed building typically requires council approval, and applications are frequently refused on visual impact grounds. Central London is dense with Grade I, II* and II listed buildings, which means a large share of the city’s hotels cannot legally fit standard AC systems to their exteriors at all. For travellers, the practical situation mirrors France: many hotels in London — particularly smaller, boutique and older properties — simply do not have air-conditioning. During the 2022 heatwave, when the UK recorded its highest-ever temperature above 40 deg C, guests in un-air-conditioned hotels had no recourse. Book a modern international chain hotel and confirm room AC directly before booking. Tips for staying cool in Europe Knowing the rules is the first step — here is how to plan around them practically.
 What car comes to mind when someone says, "Honda halo model"? Chances are you're thinking of the NSX. Or to a lesser extent, the Civic Type R. Basically, it must be an awe-inspiring, high-performance machine that leaves enthusiasts drooling. However, Kah Motor, Honda's official agent here, doesn't sell them. Even the Prelude won't arrive till 2027. But if you leave performance out of it, Honda does have a halo model. It's the Super-One, a small electric hatchback with limited range and a tall asking price, but also the ability to make the brand and its siblings shine that much brighter. Cute and confident It's too easy to endlessly gush about the Super-One and go on about it being so kawaii, so JDM, etc. That, I think, does it a disservice because it hypes it to a point where expectations are impossible to meet. Before anything else, the Super-One is not a kei car. Though based on the N-One (which is a kei car), its wider body and power output exceed kei car regulations. Of course, the Super-One is still smaller than a supermini. Measuring just 3,589mm long, 1,573mm wide, and standing 1,616mm tall, it's dwarfed by the Suzuki Swift.   But its striking design ensures it's hard to miss. From its boxy silhouette to its low stance, to its comically exaggerated bumpers and fenders, the Super-One makes you stop, stare, and look back as you walk away. I only wish the rear end had round tail lamps to complement the head lights. Pop open the doors and you'll find a functional cockpit, with supportive sports seats with tall headrests. Though the instrument panel is digital, user-friendliness is ensured thanks to the plentiful physical buttons, easy-to-spot USB-C ports, and idiot-proof climate controls. Oh, and there's accent lighting to liven up the space as well.  Although the Super-One's dimensions are small, having its wheels pushed out to the corners allows for a 2,520mm wheelbase to help maximise occupant space. Legroom and headroom are surprisingly good, and versatility is boosted by the Ultra seats, whose squabs can be flipped up to allow the storage of boxes, luggage, or even plants. That's mighty useful, considering that you only get 162 litres of boot space while the rear seats are up, and less than 1,000 litres when they're folded. Folding bikes are preferable to full-size ones, but at least the low loading height makes getting them in and out a cinch.  Zippy and bubbly
The Super-One's output figures are modest, but its character is one that is overflowingly effervescent. Sure, the 70kW (95bhp) and 162Nm of torque might even be laughable to some, but remember, all this is instantly available. Also, the car only weighs 1,092kg. That kerb weight is why the Super-One feels so nimble, despite being front-wheel drive. See that upcoming corner? You can wait until the last moment to nail the brakes and turn in, confident that the car won't mind one bit. Directional changes are another specialty. With little inertia to overcome, you'll need to behave yourself on the road — such is the temptation to weave in and out of traffic, plugging gaps along the way. In fact, the Super-One welcomes this and other 'gleeful' manoeuvres. Mundane motoring? Leave that to other cars that take themselves seriously and recoil at the suggestion of fun. The Super-One is cheeky as well. It has a 'Boost' mode that when activated, offers simulated shift points along with a bassy 'exhaust note'. It's all fake, of course, but it's done remarkably well. That means it sounds engaging, rather than annoying. In fact, Boost mode makes the Super-One sound as if it has a dual-clutch gearbox. Accelerate hard, and you'd swear the 'gear changes' are punctuated by 'braaps'. The car even 'downshifts' when braking, and yes, you can conduct this electronic symphony using the paddle shifters. It might seem contrived at first, but go with the flow and you'll even find yourself giggling from time to time. The not-so-nice bits The Super-One isn't for everyone, but if you are considering it, there are shortcomings you'll have to live with. Apart from the compact (okay, tiny) luggage compartment, space within the cabin is at a premium as well. So, if you're prone to quarrelling with your spouse or partner, rubbing shoulders while fuming may only worsen the situation. Similarly, the two rear passengers should get along famously; if not, the car ride will be a tense one, to say the least. Another issue is the range. Honda claims a driving range of 202km from the 29.6kWh battery and when I collected the car, the trip computer estimated 191km with the battery at 99per cent. As for the average consumption, Honda claims 6.6km/kWh, but mine was higher at 5.7km/kWh. With my driving habits and lifestyle, I'd have to charge the car twice or thrice weekly. Cuteness — at a cost If these bugbears aren't deal-breakers, you're either head-over-heels for this hatchback or it'll be just another car in your garage. Clearly, the Super-One is not going to be a volume seller. Especially not when it starts from $190,999 with COE. But these limitations and its price are not what make it a halo model. It's the fact that the Super-One is currently the cutest and most delightful Honda available today. It's so charming that you'll forget about its flaws. Then you'll realise that the Super-One makes the brand and the rest of its models shine that much brighter. People will look at it and know that Honda doesn't just make 'regular' cars. It may be the smallest and least powerful car in the range, but its character and energy? Pure halo model.  A 46-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly stabbing her acquaintance at a HDB estate in Bukit Merah on Saturday (July 4).
In response to reporters queries, the police said that they received several calls for assistance on Saturday at around 7.40pm at 7 Kim Tian Place. Upon arrival, police officers established that a 46-year-old woman had injured a 43-year-old woman with a knife, and that the two women knew each other. The two women were reportedly in a relationship and had recently broken up, with the attacker going to her partner's home to confront her, according to Shin Min Daily News. The duo's conflict turned aggressive and resulted in the alleged knife attack, in which the victim sustained injuries to her abdomen, back of the head, and wrist. Bloodstains were also seen at the void deck of the HDB block where the dispute occurred. The 46-year-old woman was subsequently arrested for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons, and a knife was seized as case exhibit, said the police. The authorities said that the 43-year-old victim was taken conscious to Singapore General Hospital. Police investigations are ongoing. |