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Finding Identity, Beauty, and Quirk in the Former Yugoslavia It’s beautiful—and maybe a little bizarre. Everything in the heart of this national capital is grand. A statue of Alexander the Great dominates the main square, the global conqueror astride a bucking horse, his sword drawn, fountains gushing all around. Entering the square, I pass through a soaring gate, itself reminiscent of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Nearby, pedestrians stroll across the Art Bridge, over the Vardar River, a ...

Malnutrition in Madagascar: Arriving in Ambovombe Nurse Benjamin Le Dudal travels to the remote town of Ambovombe and the heart of Madagascar’s unseen food crisis.  Antananarivo Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, reminds you of both Africa and South East Asia. In the streets, Toyota pick-ups cross paths with vintage Renaults from the 60s and old Peugeot station wagons, the latter being particularly useful for transporting bags of rice or cement. Street vendors present their wares on th...

9 Best European Summer Cultural Festivals Apr.10.2021 Europe is filled with a diverse range of cultural festivals throughout the summer including music, theater, rock concerts, art, and dance. From running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, to folk dancing in Zagreb, Croatia, to a theater festival with over 50,000 performances, to the flamenco dance festival in Spain, you can spend an entire summer in Europe going from festival to festival. We have gathered a list of the top festivals to attend...

The Bank Act, 1871, was not the pillar of stability Canadians think; it was a political fraud Author of the article: John Turley-Ewart, Special to Financial Post Publishing date: Apr 09, 2021  •  4 hours ago  •  4 minute read  •  A birds-eye view of Parliament Hill and Upper Town in Ottawa in this 1903 photograph. Today, Canadians have only known the stable banking system that resulted from government bank inspection and the policing of Bank Act provisions starting in 1925, w...

Monday 5 April 2021 The UK is cautiously easing its way out of lockdown, meaning international travel isn’t currently allowed. However, following the announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday 5 April, UK staycations will be allowed to go ahead from Monday 12 April. And although the Prime Minister cautiously stated that he still cannot confirm the timeline until the Global Travel Taskforce report is completed on Monday 12 April, overseas breaks may still be permitted from Monday...

Season of outdoor music events to kick off in Minsk in May Archive photo MINSK, 5 March (BelTA) – Plans are in place to open the season of outdoor music events in Minsk in May, Minsk Deputy Mayor Artem Tsuran told Radio-Minsk, BelTA learned from the “Minsk. Official” Telegram channel. “We intend to start the season in May, if the epidemiological situation allows. Outdoor venues by the Palace of Sports and the Upper Town will play host to events for residents and visitors of Minsk every ...

Do We Really Understand What We Pledge For This Nation…Ghana By Magnus Rex Danquah Listen to article ….in the days when I was admitted to the Axim Anglican Primary School in the sixties….life was very simple but most impactful…whilst I was a Methodist, my Headteacher expected me to attend Anglican Church every Sunday at the Upper Town, around Paa Grant’s magnificent house and have my name marked before I could leave to join rest of my family at the Methodist Church at Lower Town… �...

Croatia: the call of urban and nature In the boomerang-shaped country, you don’t have to choose between city and outdoor adventures, with an abundance of ways to do both in the same day. Climbing the trails of Medvednica Nature Park on foot or bike is rewarded with incredible views of this pristine natural environment.Photograph by Joško Fabris ByDavid Farley Email This content is brought to you by our partner. It does not necessarily reflect the views of National Geographic or its editorial...

25 Wonderful Things to Do in Zagreb, Croatia (Last Updated On: 15/02/2021) Zagreb (Croatia), together with Ljubljana (Slovenia), was the first city I’ve ever visited in the Balkans, some twenty years ago. Back then I didn’t know much about things to do in Zagreb and I remember how pleasantly surprised I was – the grand architecture from the Habsburg times and the city’s vibe made me fell for the place right away. I felt this must be one of the best hidden gems in Europe back then. Sinc...

House Hunting in Gibraltar: A Corner Townhouse on Main Street for $1.9 Million After getting caught in Brexit limbo, this sliver off the southern coast of Spain is ready to welcome more Europeans in search of something new. Five Bedrooms and Two Retail Spaces in Gibraltar $1.9 MILLION (1.4 MILLION BRITISH POUNDS) This three-story rowhouse sits on a bustling corner of Main Street in the heart of Gibraltar, the 2.6-square-mile British Overseas Territory hanging off the southern tip of Spain. The ...