2024

Here everyone is for himself. In Buñol, Spain, there is a tomato battle. Thousands of people throw ripe, juicy tomatoes at each other. The famous festival is called "La Tomatina". Tomatoes are bought in the Extremadura region - they are cheaper there. 120 tons of tomatoes are brought on seven trucks. The main rule of the festival is to crush the tomatoes before throwing. Also, you should not take...

Attention, real estate agents and residents of the island! On August 30 at 15:00 we invite you to the opening of the office in Famagusta! The program includes: Speech by Julia Ozerje on the topic "Law and amendments" with the opportunity to ask her questions Veles Service Certificates VP Club Presentation Live music Buffet and drinks August 30, at 15:00 we are waiting for you at the address: Ismet Inonu...

These dogs come to California's Del Mar beach with their owners almost every day to prepare for a big swim. They are being trained for the Surf-A-Thon Dog Surfing Championship in September. Here, everyone is introduced to special boards for this sport, floating devices for dogs and safety rules on the water. Dog surfing instructor Scott Owens comes to class with his two Dalmatians, Bentley and Bailey. The...

Famagusta Metropolitan Municipality continues to actively renew its fleet with the acquisition of 19 new vehicles. Over the past 20 months, 77 vehicles, including several generators, have been purchased as part of the modernization program. During the last two months, the municipality has successfully completed a tender for the purchase of 19 vehicles and four generators, two of which are equipped with...

In different cultures and countries, people believe that the wisest members of society are logical and reflective, and are able to consider the feelings and perceptions of other people. Wisdom: A holy human trait that transcends intelligence, knowledge, and age. The received wisdom is identified not only by the sensations it evokes, but also by any measures of truth or efficacy that it contains....

The food choices we make every day have a big impact on the climate and the environment, and it seems that the younger generation is paying more attention to this issue than ever before. A new study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Avocado Green Mattress has found that the majority of Gen Z and millennials would like to have clearer information from restaurants about the environmental impact of different...

Almonds are the edible seeds of the fruit of the almond tree. It contains many essential substances for the body. First of all, almonds are a valuable source of natural acids. Oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated fatty acid, helps reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol. Phytic acid is considered a natural antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals. Among other things, almonds have a rich...

An important legal reform is being prepared in the TRNC that will significantly improve the status of animals. Currently, animals are classified as "things," but the new law recognizes them as "living beings." This long-awaited step is of great interest in society, according to Kibris Postasi. Raising public awareness of the upcoming changes plays a key role in the successful implementation of the law....

Hundreds of California sea lions have taken over a beach in Monterey in the United States. Local authorities temporarily closed the area to people so as not to disturb or frighten the animals. However, many people come here and admire the sea lions from afar. "They are noisy and seem belligerent. Some attack each other. They have a lot of energy and seem to be having a great time. They are cool. They...

In the course of practical research, experts from America and Australia came to an unequivocal conclusion: chocolate increases brain activity. Back in the mid-1970s, psychologist Merrill Ellias began tracking the cognitive abilities of the brains of more than a thousand people over the age of 30 in New York State. His goal was simply to establish a relationship between blood pressure levels and brain...

Fasten your seatbelts, take a breath and take a flight over Berlin. On the roof of one of the hotels in the city center, you can now tickle your nerves. Sitting on this swing, you find yourself 120 meters above the ground. They are called the highest in Europe. Alexanderplatz square is visible under your feet, and around you there is a breathtaking view of the city. It can hardly be compared to an...

This path on the Amalfi Coast in Italy has been walking since the early Middle Ages. In the past, farmers and herders used to go down to the market to the sea to sell goods. Now it is a popular tourist route. Italians call it the "Path of the Gods". The main element is the coastal landscape, which extends to Capri, Faraglioni, the sea and the sky that merges with it. The name of the trail is associated...

Leaving behind two years of the pandemic and a year of strikes in Hollywood, the Comic-Con festival is back in San Diego in its former form. Guests again have access to a hall where show business stars and filmmakers gather to discuss current or future projects. Comic-Con is a multi-genre festival of the entertainment and comic book industry. It all started in the 70s, as a small event. Now it has grown to...

Costa Rican Villan Río collects shellfish in the water among mangroves in the province of Guanacaste. Every day he finds about 150. I had never dreamed of such a catch before. Shellfish became more numerous when the local reserve began to restore mangrove forests. The mangrove forest is a unique ecosystem. But since ancient times, people have cut down trees for wood, fuel and raw materials for dyes. Also,...

The show of luxurious wedding dresses became a highlight at India Fashion Week. The collection was created by designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. Together with the models, Bollywood actors - Taha Shah and Wamika Gabby - came out on the catwalk. Different outfits were presented at the show - both traditional tunics and embroidered lehenga. Designers used a lot of fabrics with prints, beads and sequins....

In this unusual New York store, you can exchange the books you read for jars of pickles. And it's called Sweet Pickle Books. The owner, Leigh Alshuler, says that in the mornings she often finds a queue of people who want to get inside the store. In the past, Leigh worked as the director of public relations at the legendary New York bookstore Strand. But in 2020, she decided to start her own business. At...

It is the only center for the rescue and rehabilitation of birds of prey in Croatia. It was organized almost 30 years ago by volunteers in the Mediterranean forest, a 20-minute drive from the famous Dalmatian coast. The center offers guests the opportunity to learn about birds of prey and, if they are brave enough, hold and feed some of them. It is also a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Site. It is...

In a world of light and bright colors, you can escape the summer heat at the Aya Universe amusement park in Dubai. Art combined with high technology allows you to immerse yourself in a fairytale universe. The creators of the park created an entertainment product, focusing mainly on Disney World, as something magical for guests to look great in this world. The park covers an area of 3700 square meters. It...

The town of Sisters in the US state of Oregon is considered a paradise for fans of patchwork. For the 49th time, an open-air exhibition of patchwork quilts is held here. 1000 products are hung throughout the city. They were created by 300 craftsmen aged 7 to 94 years. Not only Americans participate in the exhibition. Craftsmen from Canada and Australia also came. There are no high requirements for the...

Three jaguar cubs have become public favorites at a zoo in Mexico City. Two females and a male were born in early March, but spent the first months of life in an isolated room. Recently, they and their mother were transferred to an enclosure with a transparent wall. Is it very impressive for visitors when you can see a mother with cubs? This gives a great opportunity for adults and children to get...

The first full-scale prototype of an air taxi was presented to the public by the Brazilian startup Eve Air Mobility. The demonstration takes place in Gavião Peixoto, in the state of São Paulo. The developers plan to put the air taxi into operation in 2026. But they have yet to test the prototype in flight. An air taxi is a hybrid of a multicopter and an airplane. With the help of propellers, it takes off...

Rabat is the capital of Morocco and one of the oldest cities in the world. It is a mixture of the Arab-Muslim past with Western modernity. Rabat's medieval monuments, as well as the layout of the new city, are included in the UNESCO list. The mosques, built almost a thousand years ago, blend harmoniously into the more modern urban landscape. It appeared during the period of the French protectorate more...

Algerian Selma prepares an inflatable board for the competition. It will participate in them for the second year in a row. In Boomerdes, SUP races are held every summer. This year, 75 people are participating, of which 18 are women. Participants in the competition say that religion does not prohibit them from doing such sports. Even children participate in the competition, since this sport is considered...

At dizzying heights against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps, slackliners compete in speed and stunt skills. The canton of Graubünden hosts the World Highline Championship. This year, 42 athletes are participating. Men and women compete in two disciplines - freestyle and high-speed highline. German Cecilia Stock won both and won two championship titles. In the slackline race, Stock beat her rival from...

In the vastness of the Hortobágy National Park in Hungary, a herd of rare Przewalski's horses grazes. In the last century, they disappeared into the wild. Specialists had to turn to the breeding program. Now there are about 2000 Przewalski's horses in the world. About 300 live in this reserve. Hungarian scientists have been observing animals for 20 years. Now drones are helping them. This makes it easier...

Four thousand My Litte Pony toys and another ten thousand items from the collections of different people are presented at an exhibition in London. It is dedicated to the hobbies of the British. The exhibits for the unusual exposition were borrowed by hundreds of people of different nationalities and ages. The exhibition was organized by the British artist Hetain Patel. Among the exhibits are miniature...

This high-end shop in Paris has been selling cheese for the last 70 years. The company remains in the hands of the same family that opened it in the 50s of the last century. Here you can find about 300 types of various cheeses. This is a quarter of all versions of this product that are produced in the country. Some are brushed to remove unwanted bacteria. Others need to be turned regularly so that the...

Italian Matteo is a former shooting champion and is now learning to walk again. After the car accident, he spent several months in a coma, and the body became like a stranger. A horse helps to regain control over it. Hippotherapy sessions are held right in the hospital in Rome. In recent years, medical technology has advanced a lot. It turns out to achieve great success in the field of rehabilitation of...

In Hong Kong, buses on route number 69 are now operated only by women. In this way, the operator company wants to change people's perceptions that bus driving is an exclusively male profession. Zhang Yu has been driving passengers for seven years and knows what it's like to be distrusted. However, many passengers do not mind that the buses are driven by women. Zhang also believes that he is doing a good...

Boats with people in uniform go to the Thames on an important mission. The teams will have to count all the swans that are considered the property of the king in the UK. The annual tradition dates back to the XII century. The chief swan keeper David Barber is responsible for the calculation. A lot of spectators usually come to watch the event. It may seem to someone that this tradition has long been...