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Here’s how Orthodox Christians marked Easter across Europe this weekend

Orthodox Christians around the world marked Easter on Sunday. The religious holiday – celebrating Jesus Christ’s resurrection – was marked…

My Europe

German Chancellor Scholz says Islamist rally will be met with ‘consequences’

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that there will be “consequences” after a large Islamist rally in Hamburg raised alarm…

Travel

What is Songkran? Everything you need to know about Thailand’s wet and wild New Year celebrations

Songkran will kick off in Thailand on 13 April, bringing raucous water fights to the streets of Bangkok and beyond.…

Travel

Dublin Airport could break a 76-year tradition of blessing planes due to new safety rules

Every Christmas Day for the last 76 years, a priest has taken a chalice of water onto the quiet airfield…

Society & culture

The ideal Easter playlist: The story behind ‘Jesus’ songs

This may be a far-fetched endeavour, but these songs would make for ideal listening on this holiest of holidays. To…

World

Surrounded by silence: The sole custodian of San Benedetto al Subasio Abbey

The search for tranquillity and meditation.  This is what has driven monks and hermits since the 9th century to the…

Travel

Notre Dame Cathedral could reopen at the end of 2024 as new spire emerges

One of France’s most popular tourist attractions is slowly being brought back to life following a devastating fire. A blaze…

Society & culture

St. Patrick’s Day: Seven things you didn’t know about the patron saint of Ireland

For more than 1000 years, St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in Ireland every year on 17 March.  Over the…

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