Economy
Switzerland’s picturesque Alpine lakes are hiding a dangerous secret: thousands of tons of ammunition. For decades, the Swiss military has used them as convenient dumps to get rid of obsolete…
Economy
The last of Russia's major state-owned banks, which retains access to the SWIFT system for international payments in the world's major currencies, will become subject to new US sanctions. The…
Books
Economic thought in Europe has shaped, and been shaped by, centuries of political and social transformation. This article explores ten landmark books that have defined how we think about Europe’s…
ENTERTAINMENT
It is located in a river between France and Spain There are no pheasants on Pheasant Island, Victor Hugo exclaimed when he visited the site in 1843. In fact, there…
International
Roses are one of the most beautiful flowers, but they are distinguished not only by their colors and fragrance, but also by the fact that they have thorns. And probably…
Food
Scientists and doctors have considered red wine to be healthy for years. A study linked moderate alcohol consumption – defined as one drink or less per day for women and…
Food
A glass of red wine causes a headache, which can be caused by a variety of factors, one of the main culprits being histamines. Histamines are natural compounds found in…
International
A legislative change is foreseen. Under a 1907 law, adultery is still a crime in New York state, the AP reported. A legislative change is foreseen, after which the text…
Christianity
We must never forget that war invariably leads to defeat, the Holy Father noted At his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis once again called for negotiated…
International
Tourists will not be allowed to watch the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics for free as originally promised, the French government said, as quoted by the Associated Press. The…
