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Society

Rajkot celebrates its 401st year

Between May 1st and May 7th, an exhibition displaying the historical and vibrant spirit of the city will be held. The exhibition will begin on May 1...

by Devarshi Pathak in India on 01/05/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Carnaval of Marseille

The yearly Carnival of Marseille was held near the exhibition halls where the world water forum ended. The subject of the carnival was naturally...

by amit mendelsohn in France on 17/03/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Purim Street Party organised by Tel Aviv municipality

Purim street parties have become a tradition in Tel Aviv. The municipality organised a highly anticipated party in front on the just renovated Tel...

by Laura Chiesa in Israel on 09/03/2012

01/05/2012 - Rajkot celebrates its 401st year - India - Between May 1st and May 7th, an...
17/03/2012 - Carnaval of Marseille - France - The yearly Carnival of Marseille was...
09/03/2012 - Purim Street Party organised by Tel Aviv municipality - Israel - Purim street parties have become a...
08/03/2012 - Deaf and hearing impaired hear the Book of Esther - Jerusalem - Israel - Mayor Nir Barkat takes part in a...
08/03/2012 - "Adloyada" Purim Parade in Holon - 20th Edition - Israel - Adloyada Holon is one of the biggest...
08/03/2012 - Adloyada Holon, Holon Purim Parade - Israel - Adloyada Holon is one of the biggest...
08/03/2012 - Purim celebrations in Jerusalem - Israel - Purim, which commemorates the events...
27/02/2012 - Bolivian community in Madrid celebrates folk carnival - Spain - Hundreds of Bolivian residents in...
26/02/2012 - Patras Carnival parade and closing ceremony - Greece - Thousands of people of all ages took...
26/02/2012 - Patras Carnival afternoon parade with thousands revellers - Greece - Second day of the annual festival of...

Latest News

HakkenPakkenRun underway in Amsterdam financial district

Arts & Entertainment

HakkenPakkenRun underway in Amsterdam financial distric...

HakkenPakkenRun is a yearly event in Amsterdam Zuid WTC where businessmen and woman run in their suits and dresses.
by J. vWhe, on 16th of May 2012
Andrew Lansley heckled at NICE Conference in Birmingham

Politics

Andrew Lansley heckled at NICE Conference in Birmingham

At the end of his keynote address to delegates at the NICE conference in Birmingham, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley was heckled by an audience member about the NHS Risk Register and pr...
by H Delle, on 16th of May 2012
No bail for Fakhrul and others after arson

Politics

No bail for Fakhrul and others after arson

A Dhaka court ordered BNP's Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and 32 other opposition leaders into jail after refusing them bail in an arson attack case.
by firoz ahmed, on 16th of May 2012
Thai Food Festival 2012

Our World

Thai Food Festival 2012

Thai Food Festival 2012 enlivened by 2 chefs brought in from Thailand, Chef Charoensri Vatanayut and Chef Orawan Wannadilok. The festival is supported entirely by the Consulate General ...
by Robertus Pudyanto, on 16th of May 2012
Afghan President Karzai to sign strategic pact with Germany‎

Politics

Afghan President Karzai to sign strategic pact with Ger...

Afghan President Hamid Karzai visits Germany. In Berlin he signed a bilateral agreement with chancellor Angela Merkel.
by Theo Schneider, on 16th of May 2012
Seven new ministers sworn in - Nepal

Politics

Seven new ministers sworn in - Nepal

A day after the breakthrough agreement on constitution writing, seven ministers from various parties have taken the oath of office and secrecy.
by Kumar Shrestha, on 16th of May 2012
Madrid celebrates one year from 15M

Politics

Madrid celebrates one year from 15M

Coinciding with the celebration of San Isidoro, Madrid's day, the citizens of the Spanish capital city gathered at Sol Square. A long meeting was organised to discuss further measu...
by Lora Grigorova, on 15th of May 2012
European Union ambassador Michele Cervone d'Urso in Sana'a, Yemen

Politics

European Union ambassador Michele Cervone d'Urso in San...

The first European Union resident Ambassador to Yemen, Michel Cervone d'Urso, held a press conference in Yemen's capital in which he expressed concern about "attempts to ...
by Luke Somers, on 15th of May 2012
Pahiyas Festival in Lucban Town

Society

Pahiyas Festival in Lucban Town

The municipality of Lucban in Quezon Province celebrated the annual Pahiyas Festival, the colorful summer event honoring the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro Labrador.
by rummelp, on 13th of May 2012
15M Anniversary rally held in Madrid

Politics

15M Anniversary rally held in Madrid

Thousands of people gathered in Madrid for a celebration of the first anniversary since the 15M movement began demonstrations over austerity measures.
by Baciu Cristian, on 15th of May 2012
365 days with the 15M movement - Madrid

Politics

365 days with the 15M movement - Madrid

To celebrate the first anniversary of the 15M movement, protesters known as "indignados" once more took to the streets and squares of Madrid to demonstrate.
by Nathalie Paco, on 15th of May 2012
Palestinian children take part in theatrical reenactment of the Nakba

Politics

Palestinian children take part in theatrical reenactmen...

Children in the Gaza Strip perform reenactment of the Nakba, which is an annual day of commemoration of the displacement of Palestinians that followed the Israeli Declaration of Indepen...
by Abed Rahim Khatib, on 15th of May 2012
The Feast of San Isidro Labrador is celebrated in Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

The Feast of San Isidro Labrador is celebrated in Madri...

The Feast of San Isidro is one of the many annual festivals held in Madrid in mid-May. In the district of San Isidro, the Patron Saint of Madrid is celebrated for several days with food...
by Nathalie Paco, on 15th of May 2012
Iraqi Kurdistan and Mauritania face-off in Nakba Championship

Sports

Iraqi Kurdistan and Mauritania face-off in Nakba Champi...

The Iraqi Kurdistan and Mauritania National Football Teams face-off during the Nakba Championship Alystad Majid Asad. For the Palestinians it is an annual day of commemoration of the di...
by Mahmoud illean, on 15th of May 2012
15M Movement Indignados stage massive protest outside La Caixa HQ

Society

15M Movement Indignados stage massive protest outside L...

15M Movement Indignados stage massive protest outside La Caixa headquarters in Barcelona. The group has gathered to celebrate and continue the protest of the 15M Movement, which began o...
by Manu Lozano, on 15th of May 2012
Spaniards celebrate first anniversary of 15M Movement - Zaragoza

Politics

Spaniards celebrate first anniversary of 15M Movement -...

Spaniards celebrate first anniversary of 15M Movement in the Plaza del Pilar. The activists created banners and held a 'die-in' demonstration.
by Javier Lines, on 15th of May 2012
Newly elected French President Hollande visits German PM Angela Merkel

Politics

Newly elected French President Hollande visits German P...

Newly elected French President Hollande visits the German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin. The two talked for approximately one hour and gave a press conference after in the Bundeska...
by Theo Schneider, on 15th of May 2012
'Indignados' occupy La Caixa bank branch in Barcelona

Society

'Indignados' occupy La Caixa bank branch in Barcelona

Indignados occupy the area surrounding the major banks in Barcelona. The group has gathered today to celebrate and continue the protest of the 15M Movement, which began one year ago.
by ramon serra martinez, on 15th of May 2012
15M 'Indignados' protest in Barcelona in front of 'La Caixa' bank

Society

15M 'Indignados' protest in Barcelona in front of 'La C...

Hundreds of people gather in front of the bank "La Caixa" to protest and celebrate the first anniversary of the 15M Movement. The group banged pots and pans together among oth...
by Pau Barrena, on 15th of May 2012
Grigory Yavlinsky visits protest camp at St. Isaac's Square

Politics

Grigory Yavlinsky visits protest camp at St. Isaac's Sq...

Yabloko Party leader Grigory Yavlinsky visits protest camp at St. Isaac's Square. He is best known as the author of the 500 Days Programme, a plan for the transition of the USSR to...
by Mike Kireev, on 15th of May 2012

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