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How Young Estonians and Latvians Are Bridging a Border That No Longer Exists
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How Young Estonians and Latvians Are Bridging a Border That No Longer Exists

Valga and Valka were once one town, but a century-old border still divides them. A project called Hack the Border is using hackathons and wo

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How a Hackathon Is Rebuilding Community Across Estonia and Latvia's Border
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How a Hackathon Is Rebuilding Community Across Estonia and Latvia's Border

A hackathon in the Estonian-Latvian twin town of Valga-Valka is using tech-world methods to unite youth separated by history. The project, f

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The Cranberries' 'Linger' Endures: Why a 1993 Hit Still Captivates New Generations
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The Cranberries' 'Linger' Endures: Why a 1993 Hit Still Captivates New Generations

The Cranberries' 1993 hit 'Linger' has found new life on TikTok and in TV shows, driven by 90s nostalgia and its raw portrayal of unrequited

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Kyrenia II Replica Sets Sail Again to Showcase Cyprus's Ancient Maritime Heritage
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Kyrenia II Replica Sets Sail Again to Showcase Cyprus's Ancient Maritime Heritage

The Kyrenia II, a replica of a 4th-century BC merchant ship, has returned to Cypriot waters after 41 years. Built in 1985 using ancient tech

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Italian Culture Minister Boycotts Venice Biennale Opening Over Russian Pavilion
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Italian Culture Minister Boycotts Venice Biennale Opening Over Russian Pavilion

Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli is boycotting the opening of the 61st Venice Biennale in protest of the Russian pavilion's return.

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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Reportedly Planning Wedding in Palermo
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Reportedly Planning Wedding in Palermo

Italian newspapers claim Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are planning their wedding in Palermo, Sicily. The ceremony could take place this June,

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Kanye West's Portugal Concert Proceeds as Government Monitors Security Risks
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Kanye West's Portugal Concert Proceeds as Government Monitors Security Risks

Kanye West's concert in Portugal is set for August 7 at Algarve Stadium, despite cancellations elsewhere in Europe. Organizers dismiss secur

Tomas Horak ·
May in Europe: Devil Wears Prada 2, Melanie C, and Bird Art
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May in Europe: Devil Wears Prada 2, Melanie C, and Bird Art

Meryl Streep returns as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2, out 1 May. Melanie C releases her ninth studio album 'Sweat'. The Mauri

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Roman Soldier's Commemorative Cup from Hadrian's Wall Found in Spanish Province of Soria
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Roman Soldier's Commemorative Cup from Hadrian's Wall Found in Spanish Province of Soria

A 2nd-century AD enamelled bronze cup, made in Britain and depicting forts on Hadrian's Wall, was found in Berlanga del Duero, Spain. It is

Tomas Horak ·
Rare Neruda Book on Spanish Civil War to Be Displayed in Chile for First Time
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Rare Neruda Book on Spanish Civil War to Be Displayed in Chile for First Time

A rare copy of Pablo Neruda's 'Spain in the Heart' is set for its first public display in Chile. The book, written during the Spanish Civil

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Lithuanian Exhibition in Baku Highlights Ukrainian Refugee Stories Through Photography
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Lithuanian Exhibition in Baku Highlights Ukrainian Refugee Stories Through Photography

Lithuania's Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė inaugurated a photography exhibition in Baku focusing on Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania. The even

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Thomas Bangalter Follows Daft Punk Exit with New Ballet Score 'Mirage'
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Thomas Bangalter Follows Daft Punk Exit with New Ballet Score 'Mirage'

Thomas Bangalter, one half of Daft Punk, has announced a new ballet soundtrack titled 'Mirage – Ballet For 16 Dancers'. The work, described

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