Animals
Thieves steal €90,000 worth of snails
Thieves have stolen €90,000 worth of snails destined for some of the country’s most prestigious restaurants, The Times reported end of November. Jean-Mathieu Dauvergne, the grower, said he was in…
Europe
Stolipinovo: Europe’s Invisible Border for Roma
A recent Charlie Hebdo report from Plovdiv spotlights a European reality that rarely makes it into policy slogans: segregation can be “normal” on paper, and brutal in everyday life. In…
Food
Deficiency of three key vitamins threatens brain function
Although we sometimes think we would rather "turn off our brain" for a day, it never stops working and is constantly expending energy, processing information and managing mood, memory and…
Culture
The Freemason Who Created the Masterpiece of the Naked Diana
In 2015, a very interesting piece of news broke - that an 18th-century marble bust of the goddess Diana, stolen by the Nazis during World War II, was offered by…
International
After 125 years, the sale of paper tickets on the Paris metro has been stopped
The sale of traditional paper tickets for the Paris metro has been stopped, the local public transport company RATP said, quoted by DPA. The change is part of a long-term…
Culture
Parisian lottery – to be buried near Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde
Paris announced in November a lottery with a surprise win - instead of a cash prize, participants will receive the chance to be buried in one of the French capital's…
Culture
The magnificent home of the Paris Opera celebrates 150 years of history
Paris certainly has no shortage of impressive experiences - art and architectural splendor, attracting visitors from all over the world with an affordable price and an unforgettable atmosphere. From panoramic…
Food
Why Does Chocolate Turn White and Is It Safe to Eat?
Nothing ruins a chocolate craving or a carefully planned baking project faster than unwrapping a cocoa treat that looks more dusty than perfectly brown. But while that chalky film on…
science-technology
A story of unprecedented generosity from Volvo
In the world of automotive engineering, where every patent is a golden egg, there is a story of unprecedented generosity worthy of a Hollywood script. It is about the most…
Internal EU
The oldest border in Europe?!
The modern world is structured in such a way that each country has clearly defined borders. But speaking of borders, we wondered what the oldest border in Europe is. After…