Author: Alberta Cole

Welsh island became Europe’s first Dark Sky Sanctuary
February 23, 2023 No Responses

Welsh island became Europe’s first Dark Sky Sanctuary

A Dark Sky Sanctuary is a protected area that has exceptional starry skies and where measures are taken to limit light pollution. It is a place where people can come to observe the night sky in its natural state without...
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International Mother Tongue Day: the power of multilingual education
February 22, 2023 No Responses

International Mother Tongue Day: the power of multilingual education

International Mother Language Day is a worldwide observance held annually on February 21st to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as multilingualism. The day was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation...
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Landmark ruling: Korean court recognises same-sex marriages rights
February 21, 2023 No Responses

Landmark ruling: Korean court recognises same-sex marriages rights

The Seoul high court has recognised the legal rights of same-sex couples for the first time. The landmark ruling was widely hailed as a major victory for LGBTQ rights in the country. South Korea does not officially recognise same-sex marriage,...
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Joe Biden’s historic visit to Ukraine
February 20, 2023 No Responses

Joe Biden’s historic visit to Ukraine

President Biden has made an unannounced visit to Ukraine, the first since the war started. The surprise visit came as support ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, on 24 February. “Joseph Biden, welcome to Kyiv! Your visit is...
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Ecuador uses cocaine as construction material
February 19, 2023 No Responses

Ecuador uses cocaine as construction material

Ecuador is known to be a transit country for cocaine trafficking due to its proximity to Colombia, one of the world’s largest producers of cocaine. The Ecuadorian authorities have seized so much cocaine, they are now turning it into construction...
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Global Backyard Bird Count: A Citizen Science Project for Bird Lovers
February 18, 2023 No Responses

Global Backyard Bird Count: A Citizen Science Project for Bird Lovers

The Global Backyard Bird Count is an annual citizen science project that aims to collect data on bird populations around the world, that takes place this year between 17 and 20 February and is open to anyone, regardless of their...
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Spain introduced paid menstrual leave
February 17, 2023 No Responses

Spain introduced paid menstrual leave

Spain adopted yesterday the menstrual leave, becoming the first country in Europe to do so. The. country’s parliament also passed legislation on Thursday regarding transgender rights, stating that anyone aged over 16 will be able to change their legally ...
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