Events were held across many European capitals to mark the Christian Easter holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
Category: 3. Europe
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Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across major European cities
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Santorini volcano probed for clues about next big explosion
Georgina RannardClimate and science reporter
BBC/Kevin ChurchA huge eruption in 1600 BCE left the crater rim and central depression that formed Santorini Perched on top of Santorini’s sheer cliffs is a world-famous tourist industry worth millions. Underneath is the fizzing risk of an almighty…
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Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking ‘Easter truce’
Lucy Clarke-BillingsBBC News
ReutersUkraine and Russia have accused each other of breaching a 30-hour “Easter truce” announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, which has now expired.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian troops had violated the ceasefire nearly 3,000…
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Industry and Policy Leaders on Building Europe’s Semiconductor Future · EMSNow
Insights from the ISS Europe 2025 Press Briefing in Sopot
At the SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2025, held in Sopot, Poland, senior leaders from government, industry, and the investment community came together to share…
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For Ukraine’s ‘Coalition Of The Willing,’ The Difficult Task Of Making Plans Without Plans For Peace
Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL’s new newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe’s Eastern neighborhoods.
I’m RFE/RL Europe Editor…
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Wider Europe – RFE/RL
Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL’s new newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe’s Eastern neighborhoods.
I’m RFE/RL Europe Editor…
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The Guardian view on a new deal for travel in Europe: bring back student exchanges | Editorial
Strong hints that a rebranded “youth opportunity scheme” will top the EU’s wishlist at next month’s EU-UK summit are good news for anyone who regrets the diminished travel opportunities that were one result of Brexit. Rising expectations…
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Israeli military says review into its killing of Gaza aid workers found ‘professional failures’ – POLITICO
While the Israel military stated that it “regrets the harm caused to uninvolved civilians,” it argued its soldiers were conducting a “vital mission” targeting Hamas terrorists and reiterated the claim that Hamas uses medical and humanitarian infrastructure “for terrorism, including…
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‘Bonkers crazypants’: American diplomats shaken by reports of possible cuts
U.S. diplomats were shaken and even panicked during the weekend as a document purporting to be a draft executive order that would radically reshape the State Department circulated and boosted their fears of massive job cuts.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports of the document…
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Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria’s Ruse celebrates Easter
People of all ages gathered on Liberation Square in Ruse on Sunday to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ together, a unique joint celebration, as this year’s Easter coincided for both Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox faiths.
The majority of Bulgarians identify as Eastern…
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