Belarus New Year Traditions Through Soviet Times and Beyond
New Year celebrations proved remarkably resilient in Belarus and across the Soviet Union, surviving periods of official scepticism to become...
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Russia-Ukraine Settlement Looms as Trump Signals Deal
Donald Trump’s recent comments after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky have drawn attention to a possible diplomatic pathway that would significantly...
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Brazil Mega da Virada winners share record R$1 billion prize
Six bets matched all six numbers in the Mega da Virada draw held on 1 January, splitting an estimated R$1...
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Brazil Raises Minimum Wage to R$1,621 from Thursday
Brazil's federal minimum wage rises to R$1,621 from Thursday, 1 January, following a government adjustment that increases monthly pay by...
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Brazil’s São Paulo Faces Water and Energy Crisis This Summer
São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, is confronting a stark choice this summer as severe heat and shrinking reservoir levels combine...
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