On the last train to Europe before Britain left the EU on Friday evening, passen...
ON BOARD THE EUROSTAR - On the last train to Europe before Britain left the EU on Friday evening, passengers leaving London expressed sorrow, optimism and anger, reflecting the emotions of a nation conflicted ahead its great leap into the unknown.
“It is just the saddest day, ever,” he said, heading for Paris to watch England play France at rugby. “It sends a message to the rest of the world that we are turning inwards when we should be looking out.” There were no extra checks at customs. A transition period preserves Britain’s EU membership in all but name until 2021.
“No one wins from this, we will all be worse off,” said Alan Ron, a 35-year-old French citizen who works in London and was returning home to visit friends and family.The idea of a tunnel between Britain and France has been around for centuries. In 1802, a French engineer envisaged a tunnel with horse-drawn carriages, illuminated by oil lamps and ventilated by chimneys poking above the surface of the Channel.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Europe to Britain: So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieuWith sorrow, some support for Brexit and even hope of a return, Europeans from a...
Consulte Mais informação »
Europe evacuation flight off to China, cruise ship checkedAmid coronavirus concerns in Europe, Italian health authorities are screening 6,000 passengers and 1,000 crew aboard a cruise ship docked north of Rome after a passenger from Macao came down with flu-like symptoms.
Consulte Mais informação »
York's Jamie Dinan said he sees opportunities in Europe and Japan - Business InsiderBillionaire York Capital founder and Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jamie Dinan says investing in the US requires a 'rifle shot' approach and explains why European banks offer a big opportunity
Consulte Mais informação »
Opinion | Brexit May Make Europe Safe for DemocracyFrom WSJopinion: As faith in democracy declines in the West, the U.K. took a revolutionary step and listened to voters, writes JosephSternberg
Consulte Mais informação »