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Eastern European events take place in or feature the culture and nations of Eastern Europe.
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The season's final football (soccer) game for the UEFA (Union of European Football Association) in the adult men's division occurs today. The UEFA includes teams from Europe and areas of Asia, including K...
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European Day of Parks is a commemorative day for protected areas across Europe launched in 1999 by the EUROPARC Federation. It celebrates the creation of the first national parks in Europe, nine, in Swede...
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When people ask me which country I've visited that surprised me, my answer is the Black Sea nation of Georgia and the city of Batumi (pictured above). Beautiful, eclectic, and as yet uncorrupted by chain...
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MOVE Week is an annual Europe-wide event showcasing the benefits of being active and regularly participating in sports and physical activity. With over one million participants, MOVE Week has become Euro...
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Azerbaijan's National Day, also known as Republic Day, is celebrated annually on May 28th. This public holiday commemorates the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) on May 28, 1918. T...
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European Antibiotic Awareness Day strives to raise awareness of the threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the need for antibiotics. Today, health organizations spread information about the proper...
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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union comprising 27 member countries, primarily in Europe. Its origins trace back to the aftermath of World War II, with the idea of fostering cooperat...
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Reduce waste, reuse products, and recycle material—these are the main focuses of European Week for Waste Reduction. It is an international initiative promoting the implementation of awareness-raising acti...
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World Freedom Day falls on November 9. Then-President George W. Bush declared this US Federal celebration to remember the demolition of the Berlin Wall that symbolizes the fall of communism in Central a...
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Independence Day in Albania marks the anniversary of November 28, 1912, when the nation gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Latvia marks the anniversary of November 18, 1918, when Latvia declared its independence from Russia and Germany. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Poland marks the anniversary of November 11, 1918, when Poland regained its independence. Previously it was split up and partitioned between Austra, Prussia, and Russia, and Independen...
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National Day of Rebirth in Estonia marks the anniversary of November 16, 1991, when the nation became independent from the Soviet Union. National Day of Rebirth is a national holiday.
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National Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina marks the anniversary of November 25, 1943, when it declared its statehood within the federation of Yugoslavia. National Day is a national holiday.
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World Day of Romani Language acknowledges the Romani language, an integral part of the cultural heritage of the Romani people. It raises awareness about the Romani people, promoting the preservation and u...
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In the tumultuous years leading up to World War II, a group of Czechoslovak students played a pivotal role in shaping history by founding International Student Day on November 17, 1941. This event, rooted...
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Parliament Day in Croatia marks the anniversary of October 8, 1991, the official day Croatia cut all ties with Yugoslavia, and Parliament Day is a national holiday.
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Republic Day in Hungary marks the anniversary of October 23, 1956, the beginning of the uprising against the Soviet Union. The Soviets crushed the rebellion on November 4, and it wouldn't be until this da...
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Daylight Savings in the European Union commences on the last Sunday of March (spring forward) and ends on the last Sunday of October (fall back). Russia, Iceland, and Belarus do not observe Daylight Savin...
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Daylight Savings in the United Kingdom and European Union commences on the last Sunday of March (Spring Forward) and ends on the last Sunday of October (Fall Back). On this day, we move the clock one hou...