Category: 3. Europe
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The Jewish festival of lights, Hanukkah, celebrated in Europe in a rare coincidence with Christmas
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a delegation of rabbis in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv to light the first candle of Hanukkah. On the eve of the Jewish celebration, Kyiv inaugurated the largest menorah in Europe to mark the festival of lights. Continue Reading
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More than 200,000 homes in Bosnia lose access to power as snowstorms continue to batter the Balkans
Severe snowstorms continue to wreak havoc on the Balkans region. Tens of thousands of homes lost access to power, highways and railroad services experience major disruptions. Continue Reading
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Whisper it – alcohol-free wine has arrived in France
BBC Frédéric Brochet is one of the wine makers now working on alcohol-free bottles In the vineyards of Bordeaux, the unspeakable has become the drinkable. Wine without alcohol has arrived. The heresy of yesterday is now – thanks to science and economic crisis – the opportunity of today. Wine… Continue Reading
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Israel and Hamas trade blame on ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal
Although Israel and Hamas have expressed optimism that progress was being made toward a deal, sticking points remain over the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. Continue Reading
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Kenyans let off steam in rage rooms
Rage rooms, where people can release pent-up frustrations by smashing and breaking objects, are gaining popularity in Kenya. Continue Reading
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Pope in Christmas Day message calls for talks to end Ukraine-Russia war
Pope Francis has called for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the war triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In his traditional Christmas Day address, the Pope said “boldness [was] needed to open the door” to dialogue “in order to achieve a just and lasting peace” between… Continue Reading
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Pope Francis on Christmas Day urges 'to silence the sound of arms'
The pontiff reminded the Catholic faithful on Wednesday of children suffering from war and hunger, the elderly living in isolation, those fleeing their homelands, people who have lost their jobs and those persecuted for their faith. Continue Reading
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Who is the leading investor in space in Europe in 2023?
Luxembourg remains Europe’s top investor in space in a year when defence spending on space exceeded civil space budgets for the first time since the 1990s. ADVERTISEMENT Global public investment in space hit a record high of €106 billion in 2023, an 11% increase compared to 2022. In… Continue Reading
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Meals served at Christmas charity event in Budapest reach thousands
The Hungarian Krishna community delivered 2,500 hot meals and gift packages, offering warmth and hope to thousands, from the homeless to struggling families. Continue Reading
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James Bond vs Amazon: When will we learn the identity of the new 007 actor?
What is going on with the James Bond franchise? It seems that the producers behind the Bond films and the studio that bought the series are currently at loggerheads… And their creative differences mean that Bond fans are going to have to be patient for Bond 26. ADVERTISEMENT The… Continue Reading