Now playing Next no comment Greek youths mark Holy Saturday with petrol bombs The Easter holiday ‒ the most important on the Orthodox religious calendar ‒ is typically celebrated with candlelight midnight church services, spring decorations, coloured eggs and a Sunday meal of spit-roasted lamb. 17/04/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Ukranians celebrate Orthodox Easter During the morning hours of Orthodox Easter, people brought adorned baskets with traditional cakes and painted different colours eggs. 17/04/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Russian village prepares to celebrate Orthodox Easter "Right now the people of both Russia and Ukraine are in need of compassion," said Andrey Lobaschinsky, the Archpriest of the Church of the Intercession of the Virgin Mary in Karizha. 17/04/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukrainian soldiers released in prisoner exchange with Russia More than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war were released and have returned home, a senior presidential official said on Sunday, as part of a “great Easter exchange”. 16/04/2023
Now playing Next Greece Orthodox Christians in Greece struggle to afford Easter goodies The cost of living crisis is hitting the Easter holiday hard in Greece, as some Orthodox Christians struggle to afford holiday goodies. 12/04/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine War in Ukraine: Moscow could call for ceasefire during Orthodox Easter According to the Institute for the Study of War, Russia could call for a ceasefire during the upcoming Orthodox Easter weekend to delay Ukraine’s counteroffensive. 10/04/2023
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Now playing Next no comment Bachelors bang their drums: an unusual Easter tradition in Poland The town of Iwaniska celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ with drums. A few minutes before midnight, during the vigil at the tomb of Jesus, the drum is brought into the local church and at midnight the drumming begins. 09/04/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czechs mark Easter with noisy rattle procession Hundreds of people clad in black suits and white masks marched through the southern Czech city of Ceske Budejovice on Friday, partaking in an old Easter tradition. 09/04/2023
Now playing Next Italy Easter around the world: Nicaragua celebrations limited by government Roman Catholics in Nicaragua had to hold traditional “Stations of the Cross” and other Holy Week processions on church grounds or inside churches Friday amid a ban on public demonstrations. 08/04/2023
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Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis misses Good Friday Way of the Cross procession The recently hospitalised Pope Francis will be watching from his home at the Vatican due to unseasonably cold night-time temperatures in Rome, the Holy See said. 07/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Bunnies, princes, chocolate & holy buns: A culture guide for Easter Looking for inspiration during Easter? Look no further. Euronews Culture has selected the ideal book, film, series and recipe to make sure your holy weekend is brimming with recommendations. 07/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Putting the E in Easter: Drug bunnies seized in Belgium Chocolate rabbits are a delicious Easter treat for children all around the world. But some bunnies seized in Belgium are far less kid-friendly... 07/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The ideal Easter playlist: The story behind ‘Jesus’ songs Easter is coming, and what better time than to kick back with some tunes featuring the word ‘Jesus’ in their titles? Especially because the titles and the lyrics often hide meanings that may surprise you... 07/04/2023
Now playing Next Spain Easter pardon: Centuries-old Spanish ritual frees criminals "I am grateful for this new opportunity". Antonio Daniel Mira's drug trafficking sentence was cut short by a long-standing tradition of Spanish Holy Week. 07/04/2023
Now playing Next Italy Pope Francis washes feet in traditional Holy Thursday Easter ritual Five days after his release from hospital, where he was admitted for bronchitis, Pope Francis went to a juvenile prison on Thursday to wash the feet of inmates in a traditional Easter ritual. 06/04/2023
Now playing Next no comment Filipino Catholics self-flagellate on Holy Thursday COVID-19 restrictions in the past years have prevented crowds and devotees from participating in the ritual, a practice discouraged by the Catholic Church in the Philippines. 06/04/2023
Now playing Next Israel Israeli police raid Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque for a second night Israeli police raid Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque for the second night in a row - sparking international outrage and condemnation. 06/04/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK travellers face long waits for ferries to France Coach passengers experienced prolonged delays at the English Channel crossing in Dover on Saturday despite extra ferries scheduled. 02/04/2023