Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reawakened interest in Switzerland’s concrete nuclear fallout shelters, built during the Cold War with enough space to shelter everyone in the country. Since the 1960s, every Swiss municipality has had to build nuclear bunkers for their residents – and they’re mandatory in large homes and residential buildings. “I think this […]
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Polls open in Hungarian election as Orban seeks another term
Polls have opened across Hungary with voters set to decide the makeup of a new parliament. Incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban is hoping for a fourth consecutive term in office, in what has been billed as his tightest race so far. His Fidesz party is facing a disparate six-party coalition, headed by Peter Marki-Zay. He […]
Day 2 of Antalya Grand Slam showcases the talent of the Judo World
The second day of the Antalya Grand Slam saw local children fill the stadium in anticipation of another great day of Judo. They witnessed an exciting opening ceremony, where International Judo Federation President, Mr. Marius Vizer and Turkish Judo Federation President Mr Sezer Huysuz officially opened this year’s Grand Slam. Going for Gold Great Britain’s […]
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Iranians flock to parks to celebrate nature day
Residents of Tehran enjoyed the sunshine as they took to a local park to celebrate a national holiday known as Nature Day. Families played ball games, barbecued, played cards and relaxed during the day, called Sizdeh Be-dar, a public picnic day in early April. The day marks the end of Iranian New Year holidays, and […]
Iranians flock to parks to celebrate nature day
Residents of Tehran enjoyed the sunshine as they took to a local park to celebrate a national holiday known as Nature Day. Families played ball games, barbecued, played cards and relaxed during the day, called Sizdeh Be-dar, a public picnic day in early April. The day marks the end of Iranian New Year holidays, and […]
Iranians flock to parks to celebrate nature day
Residents of Tehran enjoyed the sunshine as they took to a local park to celebrate a national holiday known as Nature Day. Families played ball games, barbecued, played cards and relaxed during the day, called Sizdeh Be-dar, a public picnic day in early April. The day marks the end of Iranian New Year holidays, and […]
Canada’s Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has invoked emergency powers to try to quell the protests by truck drivers and others who have paralyzed Ottawa and blocked border crossings in anger over the country’s COVID-19 restrictions. Trudeau ruled out using the military and said Monday that the emergency measures “will be time-limited, geographically targeted, […]
UEFA to offer 10,000 free tickets to supporters for Champions League final
Up to 10,000 football supporters will be able to attend this year’s UEFA Champions League final for free. In an unprecedented move, UEFA confirmed that each club participating in the final will receive 5,000 tickets. The free tickets will be made available to loyal supporters, rather than sponsors or club officials, according to a statement. […]
Poland prepares for possible influx of Ukrainian refugees, says interior minister
Poland’s government is making preparations ahead of a possible influx of refugees from neighbouring Ukraine. Interior minister Mariusz Kaminski said on Sunday that his country was prepared for “various scenarios” but hopes that a worst-case scenario can be averted. Poland is the largest European Union member state to border Ukraine and has so far maintained […]