Culture
The origin Of Valentine’s Day
Every February, around the world, friends exchange flowers, gifts and candies to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Saint Valentine’s name is known as the patron saint worldwide. However, most of us do not know the true origin of Saint Valentine and the coming of this special day. What we do know is that February is a […]
Read MorePortugal hits European target in higher education
Portugal has reached European goals in terms of achieving higher education. Currently, 43% of the population aged 30 to 34 have a degree. This is based on the latest data from the Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education. It claims that the figures for the last quarter of 2020 shows […]
Read MoreValentine’s Day celebrations in different European countries
As Valentine’s Day approaches this weekend, we will explore other traditions that celebrate love in some European cultures. Paris has long been known as the “City of Love” (and for good reason), and has long been a firm choice for those who want to travel every February to celebrate love. Over the […]
Read MoreUN exhorts EU to stop violence against asylum seekers
A UN agency says Europe needs to stop violence against asylum seekers. Eugenio Ambrosi of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a statement on Wednesday (February 10): “The use of excessive force and violence against civilians is unreasonable.” Ambrosi said that the EU and its member states need to take urgent […]
Read MoreGreece: Oia named one of top romantic destinations for Valentine’s Day
According to the European Best Destinations (EBD) organisation, the city of Oia on Santorini is one of the most romantic destinations for Valentine’s Day in Europe. EBD is headquartered in Brussels and aims to promote culture and tourism in Europe. Before the global celebration of Valentine’s Day on February 14, the organisation released […]
Read MoreSpain: Animal rights group offers €250,000 to cancel bull-running festival
An American animal rights organisation provides cash to permanently ban Pamplona’s famous bull running. Due to the Covid crisis, the Spanish city of Pamplona in Navarre was forced last week to cancel its bull run for the second year in a row. PETA organisation seized the opportunity to call for a permanent […]
Read MoreItaly: Florence wants helmets mandatory for electric scooters
The mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, vowed to continue the “War of Common Sense”, after the Tuscan Administrative Tribunal (TAR) decided to revoke the city’s recent legislation to make helmets mandatory for electric scooters users. Nardella has issued an order, effective February 1st, that requires electric scooters in Florence to wear helmets, even […]
Read MoreItaly: Venice carnival starts with no tourists
Venice started its famous carnival this weekend-due to the pandemic, it is not crowded with the usual tourists. Italy eased restrictions on the coronavirus on Monday, allowing most regions to enjoy greater freedom. Venice is now one of the low-risk “yellow” categories-but residents are still not allowed to travel outside the area. Before the […]
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