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Why having a pet benefits children
We can all agree that pets are good for the soul. They comfort us, make us laugh, are always happy to see us, and love us unconditionally. Even though cats…
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Economy
Which national symbols did countries choose for their Euro?
Croatia From January 1, 2023, Croatia adopted the Euro as its national currency. Thus, the country that entered the European Union last became the twentieth country to introduce the single…
Human Rights
Humanitarian leaders unite in urgent plea for Gaza
Heads of UN humanitarian entities and NGOs implored world leaders to help prevent further deterioration in Gaza where tens of thousands of Palestinians have died.
Africa
Afforestation of Africa threatens grasslands and savannahs
New research warns that Africa's tree-planting campaign poses a double jeopardy as it will damage ancient CO2-absorbing grass ecosystems while failing to fully restore depleted forests, the Financial Times reports.…
Africa
Alexandrian Holy Synod deposed the new Russian exarch in Africa
On February 16, at the meeting in the ancient monastery "St. George" in Cairo the H. Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria decided to depose Bishop Constantine (Ostrovsky) of Zaraysk…
International
France releases coins for the Olympics
This summer, Paris will be the capital not only of France, but also of world sports! The occasion? The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics, hosted by the city, is…
Human Rights
Bulgarian psychiatric hospitals, prisons, children’s boarding schools and refugee centres: misery and violated rights
The Ombudsman of the Republic of Bulgaria, Diana Kovacheva, published the Institution's Eleventh Annual Report of the inspections in places of deprivation of liberty in 2023, carried out by the…
Economy
North Macedonia already exports nearly 4 times more wine than Bulgaria
Years ago, Bulgaria was one of the biggest producers of wine in the world, but now it has been losing its position for almost 2 decades. This is the main…
Economy
Nexo’s claim against Bulgaria turned out to be over 3 billion dollars
The claim of "NEXO" against Bulgaria, the Ministry of Finance and the Prosecutor's Office turned out to be over 3 billion dollars. This is clear from the digital asset company's…
Culture
Christmas, Easter and Halloween banned in private schools in Turkey
The Ministry of Education in Ankara has changed the rules for private schools in Turkey. It prohibits "activities that contradict national and cultural values and cannot contribute to the psychosocial…