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The incredible history of the sacred olive tree of the Acropolis

You have certainly seen many olive trees in Greece, but there is one tree that is so sacred that it is said that its history can be traced back to the time when the goddess Athena personally planted it.

The most dangerous fish in the world migrated off the Turkish coast

Official figures point to serious problems with diversity in Turkey's ecosystem, with increasingly invasive new fish species now migrating and dominating the area. 540 "alien" species and 105 invasive species have been found in the seas around Turkey. The 2020 census by the Directorate for Nature Protection and Nature Parks shows that 14 species are among the most dangerous in the world.

Banks are closing their branches to customers en masse

65% of managers believe that the branch network model of banks will disappear in five years. This shows a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The reason is the pandemic, which has accelerated the use of digital banking services among consumers of all ages, as well as the end of the traditional bank branch.

UK bishop apologizes for ‘offence’ after comments on conservative Anglicans in speech on sexuality

The Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes, has apologized to traditionalist Anglicans for "the offence or distress" caused by comments calling for a "gender-neutral marriage canon" in which he said he conveyed a lack of respect for "those who think differently."

Is this the future? Zoo vaccinates animals against COVID

At a zoo in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, large cats, bears and ferrets are being immunized against the new coronavirus with an experimental vaccine, the Associated Press reported.

The lost capital of Ancient Egypt

This spring, near ancient Thebes, a team of Egyptian archaeologists discovered the lost city of Akhetaton, which existed in the 14th century BC during the reigns of Pharaohs Amenhotep III and his son Akhenaten, and at the latter was the capital of Ancient Egypt. The locals were engaged in spinning, weaving and making glass and metal products. The city also established the production of decorative items, furniture and ceramics.

Repeated Call – men must take a stand to end violence against women

As the man responsible for the killing of Sarah Everard has pleaded guilt to her murder, White Ribbon UK, a charity that engages with men the cultures that lead to abuse and violence against...

Guinness has announced who is the oldest man on the planet

A 112-year-old Puerto Rican man of 326 days has been named the oldest man on the planet, UPI reported. He is listed in the Guinness Book of Records and received a certificate of achievement.

In which countries did roaming fall on July 1?

As of tomorrow, roaming for telephone calls, SMS messages and the Internet between Northern Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina will be abolished, MIA reported.

THE STATE, THE CHURCH AND THE FREEDOM

In human society, freedom does not consist in the ability to do whatever you like, it would be an extreme disorder in the State, which would turn into oppression. But it consists in the possibility, thanks to civil laws, to live according to the precepts of eternal law. For those who rule, freedom is not to be able to command indiscriminately and on their whims. This would be criminal for the Church and very harmful for the State. The power of human laws must be such that it is seen as an application of the eternal law, and nothing is decreed that is not contained in the divine law, which is the source of all law - ecclesiastical or state. Very wise bl. Augustine wrote: "I believe that you see well that that civil law has nothing just and lawful that men have not drawn from this eternal law" (On Free Will, Book I, Chapter IV, No. 15).

Milano Say No to Drugs volunteers work with City on international Day against drugs

WORLD DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND TRAFFICKING 2021. Say NO to drugs volunteers in Milan with the support of CityHall Bike service BIKEMI The Say NO to Drugs volunteers in Milan brought the Truth about...

Turning crisis into opportunity: World leaders meet at UN to help drive pandemic recovery

Leading figures from government, business and civil society are preparing to take part in this year’s High Level Political Forum on sustainable development (HLPF), where they will discuss ways to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and turn the deadly crisis into an opportunity for a major shift towards a more sustainable global economy.

‘equally horrific pandemic’ threatening women

As the world grapples unevenly with the effects of COVID-19, “a parallel and equally horrific pandemic” has threatened half the world’s population, the UN chief said on Tuesday, in the lead up to the Generation Equality Forum in France.

$1 billion fund for renewables among key energy commitments made during UN ministerial forums

The IKEA Foundation and The Rockefeller Foundation have announced plans to launch a $1 billion fund to boost access to renewable energy in developing countries – one of the key commitments made during a series of virtual UN ministerial forums this week.

Water-related disasters throw up complex challenges, threaten lives and jobs

The global climate crisis is “exacerbating and intensifying” water-related disasters, jeopardizing lives and livelihoods, the UN chief said on Friday at a major sustainable development symposium.

Religious cooperation: Catholic Church honours Church of Scientology in Mexico with a special Mass

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Honored for Their Help at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe MEXICO CITY, MEXICO • JUN 23, 2021 Mexico Scientologists and their families were honored for their service to church officials and parishioners with...

Pandemic ‘rolled back’ funding for weak economies

Financial assistance to the world’s 83 weakest economies fell by 15 per cent in 2020, to $35 billion as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, UN trade and development experts UNCTAD said on Monday.

Ethiopia: In the shadow of the elections, Amharas are massacred in silence

Ethiopia: In the shadow of the elections, Amharas are massacred in silence

A special anti-hiccup straw has been invented

A special anti-hiccup straw has been invented

The Religion & Peace Academy

The Religion & Peace Academy

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful”! (Luke 6:36)

"Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful"! (Luke 6:36)

Famine risk spikes amid conflict, COVID-19 and funding gaps: WFP

Famine risk spikes amid conflict, COVID-19 and funding gaps: WFP

7 surprising things that are banned in Italy

7 surprising things that are banned in Italy

CCHR Testifies at Lake Alice Govt. Inquiry into Electroshock Torture of Children

CCHR Testifies at Lake Alice Govt. Inquiry into Electroshock Torture of Children

UN chief: Desertification and drought destabilizing well-being of 3.2 billion people 

Land degradation from climate change and the expansion of agriculture, cities and infrastructure “undermines the well-being of 3.2 billion people”, the UN chief said on Wednesday in his message for World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. 
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