EU countries issued more than 94,000 new residence permits to Russian citizens in 2022, exceeding the figures for any period since 2008, according to Eurostat data. The European Migration Network (EMN) has published several reports for 2022 for different countries. Most residence permits for Russians were issued by EU states like Germany – 16,066, and…
The history of the origin of the Relic of the Holy Blood before it arrived in Bruges is shrouded in mystery and legends, as there are no authentic historical sources. However, ancient tales describe how the blood of Christ was collected and preserved in a certain vessel, reflecting the zeal and devotion of the first…
Delicate and exquisite Flemish lace is an essential attribute of royalty. Flanders has always been renowned for its lace, rivaling Italy in its craftsmanship. The secret of creating these intricate laceworks goes beyond the nimble fingers of lacemakers—Flemish artisans cultivated flax suitable for lace production and possessed the technology to produce ultra-thin linen thread. During…
Mentions of the city are found from the 7th century. It is known that he was repeatedly attacked by enemies, and in 863 the city was destroyed by the Normans. Located ninety kilometers from the sea, in the upper reaches of the mouth of the Scheldt, the depth of which allows the passage of ships,…
Among the ancient cities of Belgium, Bruges has preserved its medieval appearance almost intact to this day with the greatest perseverance and care. It is called “dead Bruges”, “sleepy Bruges”, and it really sleeps among the luxury of ancient buildings, quiet canals, humpbacked bridges, green embankments, immersed in the past, long gone. Seven tower fortress…
The European Union has designated July 15 as an annual day of remembrance for the victims of the global climate crisis. The EU Commission, based in Brussels, announced this significant step to commemorate the victims of climate disasters in Europe and worldwide. The purpose of this day is not only to honor the lives lost…
“How much should you weigh in grams?” – or a brief history of fraud from antiquity to the present day Even the most eminent historian will not tell how old trading scales are. The first samples found by archaeologists in Mesopotamia date back to the fifth millennium BC. The mighty Hittites, a people repeatedly mentioned…
Organized crime developed objectively on the basis of serious socio-economic, political, ideological, moral, legal and other problems arising in society. This is not just a new type of crime, but a special socially negative phenomenon closely related to the shadow economy and corruption. We started talking about the shadow economy quite recently. But for foreign…
What is Belgium Flower Carpet? “Flower Carpet (Brussels)” Just as the name suggests, the Brussels Flower Carpet is a carpet made of flowers. Well, it’s not really a carpet, but it sure looks like it… Set on the main town square of Brussels, UNESCO World Heritage Site Grand Place, the flower carpet is…
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