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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.

24/01/2025

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.

23/10/2024

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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.

10/10/2024

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Italy celebrates Republic Day

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

02/06/2024

World News

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.

01/04/2024

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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.

01/09/2023

Culture news

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?

08/08/2023

France

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.

14/07/2023

France

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.

14/07/2023

France

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.

14/07/2023

Culture news

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.

01/05/2023

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

Myanmar

Myanmar marks Armed Forces Day as US increases sanctions

Myanmar displays power during Armed Forces Day as the US increases sanctions targetting aviation fuel suppliers.

27/03/2023

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Watch: Putin marked the annual national Defender of the Fatherland Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a ceremony marking the annual national Defender of the Fatherland Day, laying wreaths at a WWII monument and meeting Russian combat veterans.

24/02/2023

Netherlands

Over 200,000 tulips up for grabs in Amsterdam on National Tulip Day

National Tulip Day makes for a colourful splash in Amsterdam's Museumplein Square. The Netherlands is the world's biggest tulip producer.

22/01/2023

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Malaysia celebrates 65th Independence Day with parades

Malaysia celebrates its 65th Indepence Day on Wednesday in the capital of Kuala Lumpur, with over 20,000 people taking part in parades that involved flag-waving uniformed personnel and military vehicles.

31/08/2022

Culture news

May the 4th be with you: how the date became a Star Wars phenomenon

The earliest use of this play on words dates back to 1978, one year after the release of 'A New Hope', where American newspapers employed the phrase in the headlines on Independence Day. But now 'May' is a month rather than a wish.

04/05/2022

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February 15 is Serbia's National Day, but what are they celebrating?

Celebrated as one of the most culturally and historically significant days for Serbia, Statehood Day was first recognised as a national holiday in 2001.

15/02/2022

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Australia: Thousands participate in 'Invasion Day' protests

Demonstrations across Australia to demand an end to the celebration of a day that marks the arrival of the first British settlers in Sydney Cove.

26/01/2022

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Dubai celebrates the UAE’s Golden Jubilee anniversary

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The UAE’s National Day celebrations this year are particularly significant as they signal 50 years since the Emirates were founded.

02/12/2021