‘The softest white sand and crystal-clear water’: readers’ favourite beaches in Europe

Winning tip: a beach backed by a waterfall in Pelion, Greece While staying on the northern Pelion peninsula in Greece we made our way by foot along the coast path to Paralia Fakistra beach, which is only accessible via a walk in from local villages along …

Congestion for feeder container ships across Northern Europe

In photos: VE Day marks end of WWII in Europe

A man pays his respects at a monument commemorating the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two in the Park of Eternal Glory on Victory in Europe (VE) Day, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas …

Victory in Europe Day 1945: Remembering reactions at Camp McCoy 80 years ago

On May 8, 1945, Victory in Europe (VE) Day was declared for all the Allied nations fighting in World War II. At then-Camp McCoy, Wis., which had spent the previous five years building up the installation and at the same time training hundreds of thousands …

Expert: Azerbaijan could turn Trans-Caspian Corridor into the “golden route” for China-Europe land transport – ...

Baku, May 8, AZERTAC The Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC) presents an interview with Ding Jianwei, Chinese economy expert, Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute. - How would you characterize the economic significance of Ilham Aliyev’s visit to China? What …

World’s oldest salmon and carp relatives discovered in northern Alaska

A team of scientists has uncovered fossilized fish in northern Alaska that are the world’s oldest known relatives of salmon and carp. An article by Canadian Light Source states that the scientists used the latest in 3D imaging technology to analyze …

Varroooom! It's back on the bikes for Ewan and Charley for Europe trek in 'Long Way Home.'

NEW YORK – The last time Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman went on a motorcycle adventure, they rode cutting-edge, electric Harley-Davidsons. For their latest trip, they took a trip back in time. The British best friends and actors chose to use vintage …

Newcastle soldier among 44 who died in Europe on VE Day 80 years ago

A Newcastle soldier was among the 44 who died on VE Day 80 years ago, at the end of the Second World War. Even though the 8th of May 1945 will always be thought of as a positive and joyous day, it should not be forgotten that UK servicemen died around …

PM Meets WB Vice President for Europe, Central Asia

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov met the Vice President for the Europe and Central Asia Region at the World Bank, Antonella Bassani, at the Council of Ministers on Thursday, the government’s press office announced. "Regaining the stability and …

VE Day 80: History comes to life for Northern Ireland pupils as they celebrated 1940s-style

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now The years were rolled back in Glastry College today as pupils celebrated VE day 1940s-style. VE Day - or Victory in Europe Day - marks the day towards the end of …