Medieval Hungarian library battles beetle infection to save national treasures
The abbey at Pannonhalma was founded in 996, four years before the establishment of the Hungarian Kingdom. Sitting upon a tall hill in northwestern Hungary, the abbey houses the country’s…
EU biofuel projects in the ‘breadbasket of Congo’ could threaten food security, investigation finds
The company claims it is using ‘degraded lands’, but Congo is in dire need of more homegrown food according to the UN. Read More
Carpet weaving, fire dancing and argan oil: Discovering the ancient traditions of Marrakech
Marrakech’s enduring, age-old traditions are the soul of the city. Here’s how to seek them out on your next trip. Read More
New Caledonia to become a state in ‘historic’ agreement, but will remain French
French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the agreement as ‘historic’. But it stops short of full independence sought by Indigenous Kanaks. Read more at Read More
‘A loss of balance’: Korek Bojanowski explores abuse of power in Polish film schools
It’s no understatement to say Korek Bojanowski is the pride of Poland. His coming-of-age story, ‘A Loss of Balance’ has touched a nerve that’s echoed far and wide. It was…
Latest news bulletin | July 13th – Morning
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Bavarian fairy tale castles and French Carnac Megaliths among new UNESCO World Heritage sites
UNESCO has reviewed the applications of several new World Heritage sites, adding the Carnac Megaliths in France, the Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the Minoan Palatial Centres…
“Forever our number 20”: Liverpool retires Diogo Jota’s shirt number
The number 20 will be retired across all levels of the English club, including LFC Women and Academy. Read More
Slovakia aims to reach deal with EU on ending Russian gas supplies by Tuesday, Fico says
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters in Bratislava he wants to resolve the issue involving the proposed phase-out of all Russian fossil fuels by Tuesday, adding that he spoke…
Latest news bulletin | July 12th – Evening
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