The abbey at Pannonhalma was founded in 996, four years before the establishment of the Hungarian Kingdom. Sitting upon a tall hill in northwestern Hungary, the abbey houses the country’s oldest collection of books, as well as many of its earliest and most important written records.
Category: 3. Europe
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Medieval Hungarian library battles beetle infection to save national treasures
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’30-50% earnings go in taxes’: Indian techie gives a reality check on life in Europe; ‘depression kicks in when…’ – Trending News
An Indian origin software developer, Dev, has given a reality check on the “interesting, hyped” life in Europe through a post on social media. Dev, who has been living and working in Europe, broke down the work permits, expenses, and…
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Trump threatens to revoke US citizenship of longtime critic Rosie O’Donnell
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is considering revoking the citizenship of one of his longtime foes — actor and comedian Rosie O’Donnell — something he has no clear legal pathway to do.
The move is an escalation of Trump’s weaponization of American citizenship. While the…
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Warning sign in new poll: Trump’s voters don’t love his tariffs
President Donald Trump’s disruptive trade policies are threatening to alienate a significant tranche of his own voters, a major red flag for Republicans going into 2026.
A new POLITICO-Public First poll conducted last month found between a quarter and nearly half of people who voted for…
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EU biofuel projects in the ‘breadbasket of Congo’ could threaten food security, investigation finds
The company claims it is using ‘degraded lands’, but Congo is in dire need of more homegrown food according to the UN.
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Carpet weaving, fire dancing and argan oil: Discovering the ancient traditions of Marrakech
Marrakech’s enduring, age-old traditions are the soul of the city. Here’s how to seek them out on your next trip.
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AI scams can now impersonate your voice. Here’s how to avoid them
The voice of a senior member of US President Trump’s administration was impersonated by an artificial intelligence scam. Here’s how you can avoid the same happening to you.
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‘A loss of balance’: Korek Bojanowski explores abuse of power in Polish film schools
ADVERTISEMENTSmall but perfectly formed, kino Amondo is the tiniest movie theatre in the Polish capital.
The venue is bustling with life being a cinema to watch films and, with shoots also taking place, it’s truly a celebration of the art form in more ways than one.
Its co-owner is Korek…
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Macron says France and Britain will ‘save Europe’ as he starts a state visit to the U.K.
LONDON — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday urged Britain to stick close to its neighbors despite its exit from the European Union, saying France and the U.K. will “save Europe” by standing for democracy, law and international order in…
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I went on an accessible group cruise around Europe – here’s what you can expect
I’VE spent over two decades travelling the world solo as a wheelchair user.
I’m used to doing everything myself – researching access, booking transport, managing my care needs, and staying in control.
Plain sailing for Carrie-Ann on the… Continue Reading