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Tipping banned in Turkey
The Turkish Ministry of Trade has prepared a new draft regulation on service surcharges in restaurants, cafes, bars, pastry shops and other establishments that are added to customers' bills, Turkish…
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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…
Christianity
Concerns over Hagia Sophia: Trucks, cranes brought into historic Istanbul temple
Clergymen and restorers in Turkey have expressed concern over the way restoration work is being carried out at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul after footage showing trucks and cranes parked…
Christianity
Patriarch Bartholomew: We approach the sacred anniversary with common reverence despite divisions
On November 28, 2025, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Leo XIV celebrated the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea (today Iznik). The ceremony took place at the…
Economy
Russian Railways with $50 billion in debt, government considers how to save it
The Russian government is discussing various ways to support state-owned railway company RZD, the country's largest commercial employer, which has accumulated 4 trillion rubles ($50.8 billion) in debt, Reuters reported,…
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…
Defense
Defense Minister Resigns: Fake Education in Resume Shakes Cabinet Amid Russian Attacks in Romania
Ionut Moșteanu Claimed to Have Graduated from University of Bucharest, Despite Never Having Attended the School, Local Media Report Romanian Defense Minister Ionut Moșteanu resigned over false claims in his…
Africa
Who is Cleopatra Selene II?
Cleopatra Selene II had a turbulent life from the very beginning. She came into the world during one of the most famous and turbulent periods for Egypt and Rome -…