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COVID-19 Pandemic's Uneven Impact on the Netherlands

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Netherlands in February 2020, causing lockdowns, social distancing, and a significant rise in mortality, particularly in the south, exposing inequalities and highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare and societal resilience.

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Good Health and Well-being
dw.com
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Odessa's Decolonization: Removing Russian Imperial Symbols

Odessa, Ukraine, is removing over 400 street names and 19 monuments linked to the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, implementing a July 2023 decolonization law in response to Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and ongoing war; this affects figures who served the Russian Empire, promoted communism or ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
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Debate over Baquedano Statue's Relocation Amidst Santiago's Urban Redesign

Removed from Santiago's Plaza Dignidad in 2021 due to damage sustained during 2019 protests, the statue of General Manuel Baquedano is at the center of a political debate, with right-wing authorities pushing for its return while the government considers alternative locations amid a planned urban red...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
kathimerini.gr
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Surviving Interwar Architecture in Athens' Gyzi Neighborhood

The Gyzi neighborhood in Athens features surviving examples of interwar architecture, mostly two- or three-family homes built from around 1930, which, despite demolitions starting in 1970, showcase Athens's urban development.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
nos.nl
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YouTube's First 20 Years: From San Diego Zoo to Global Dominance

Founded in 2005, YouTube rapidly grew into a global video-sharing platform, acquired by Google in 2006 for \$1.65 billion, and now features diverse content, from user-generated videos to professional productions, showcasing its evolution in the digital media landscape.

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Quality Education
bbc.com
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Enduring Mystery of Ellis Island's Welsh Founder

The identity of the original owner of Ellis Island, purchased around 1774-75, remains unknown despite two candidates, both Samuel Ellis from Wales, emerging as potential founders of the iconic immigration hub.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
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Resistance": A Century of British Protest in Photographs

Resistance", a photography exhibition at the Turner Contemporary, documents a century of British protest movements, from 1903 to 2003, using diverse images to illustrate various forms of social and political activism.

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Gender Equality
elmundo.es
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Casanova's Franco Biography: A New Perspective on Spain's Past

Julian Casanova's new biography of Francisco Franco, published on the 50th anniversary of his death, offers a comprehensive analysis of his life and rule, integrating international relations and highlighting the lasting impact of his state funeral on Spain's transition to democracy.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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TV Listings: Gauchos, Decluttering, and Cold Cases

BBC Four presents "Storyville: Gaucho Gaucho", a documentary observing Argentina's dwindling gaucho community, while BBC One's "Sort Your Life Out" helps a Leeds couple declutter their home containing 619 pieces of wood; other programs include "The Fear Clinic", "Waterloo Road", "The Real Unforgotte...

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No Poverty
cbsnews.com
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Kalb's "A Different Russia": Kennedy, Khrushchev, and a Missed Chance for Peace

Marvin Kalb's "A Different Russia" recounts the 1963 Vienna summit between Kennedy and Khrushchev, revealing a brief window of hope for improved US-Soviet relations that ended with Kennedy's assassination and Khrushchev's removal from power, highlighting the fragility of diplomatic progress during t...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
pda.rostov.kp.ru
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AI Recreates WWII Heroes' Voices to Commemorate Rostov's Liberation

On February 14th, Rostov-on-Don celebrated its liberation from Nazi occupation, with programmer Mikhail Martsinyuk using AI to recreate the voices and images of WWII heroes like General-Lieutenant Vasily Gerasimenko, who described the city's suffering under occupation, and Hero of the Soviet Union S...

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£23,000 Awarded to Preserve Endangered Romany Gypsy Culture

Charmaine Abdul-Karim's Pride of Romany group received £23,000 to fund the Atchin Tan Heritage Project, preserving the Romany Gypsy culture at Sound Common, Cheshire, a site with historical significance dating back to the 16th century, combating the risk of cultural loss and promoting better underst...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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