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Zelenskyy joins Macron and European leaders in Paris for Bastille Day

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Oman looks back on National Day with first extended holiday

Oman’s National Day provided a moment to celebrate the country’s achievements, ongoing development and "Oman Vision 2040" its ambitions programme for the future.

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Hungary stages Europe’s largest fireworks display for national holiday

Hungary celebrated its national holiday on Wednesday with a record-breaking fireworks display over the River Danube in Budapest, billed as the largest in Europe.

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Kazakhstan National Day events held at Osaka Expo 2025

Kazakhstan marked its National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka on 10 August with a programme of music, traditional dress, and cultural presentations.

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Kazakhstan marks National Day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

Kazakhstan’s National Day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan featured music, cultural performances and innovation, drawing thousands of visitors.

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Orbán criticises EU and vows to reduce foreign influence in Hungary

"There is always an empire that is trying to take away the freedom of the Hungarians, and right now it is the one in Brussels," Viktor Orban said in a speech on Saturday.

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Romania celebrates Unification Day

On 24 January, thousands of people gathered in Iaşi to celebrate the unification of the Romanian Principalities, which was the first step towards the unification of all provinces.

Hungary

Viktor Orbán: Brussels wants to put a puppet government in our place

The Hungarian prime minister also claimed the whole bloc is being forced into Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Taiwan celebrates National Day amid tensions with China

Taiwan's National Day saw President Lai reaffirm Taiwan's sovereignty and call for peace, with celebrations focused on speeches and performances amid rising tensions with China.

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Italy celebrates Republic Day

Italy celebrated the 78th anniversary of Republic Day on Sunday.

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Hot temperatures send Cypriots to the beach on National Day

Temperatures exceeded 30 degrees Celsius on 1 April sending Cypriots to the beach on Cyprus National Day.

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Uzbekistan's Journey to Independence: 32 Years of Progress and Celebration

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With thousands of years of history behind them, one might well wonder why the citizens of Uzbekistan place so much stock in their annual celebration of independence, this year just 32 years on. It’s not just a day off with fireworks for the kids.

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Culture Re-View: The cats who had their meowment online

8 August marks International Cat Day, a celebration of all things feline - but which four-legged fame-seekers gained pawsitively stratospheric fame online?

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Bastille Day under tight surveillance in France

Should the festivities and fireworks for France's Bastille Day be cancelled or not? A dilemma for some mayors faced with the risk of urban violence and the threat of fires.

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France celebrates Bastille Day with tribute to India and extra police

France celebrates its Bastille Day with a tribute to India and an increased police presence to deter protests after the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk.

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Bastille Day: Macron tries to woo India's Modi

France is staging a seduction campaign for visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, guest of honour at Friday's annual Bastille Day parade.

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Everything you need to know about Labour Day, from origins until today

The first day of May marks a global celebration to honour the contributions of workers, representing a key moment for trade unions to call on governments for stronger labour rights.