Members of the Bundestag could soon be asked to vote on whether the chancellor has their support after a number of eager politicians jumped to capitalize on a rare case of an admitted misjudgment by the country’s long-standing leader. On Wednesday, the leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), Christian …
Read More »‘My mistake alone’: Merkel cancels Germany’s draconian Easter lockdown after facing widespread resistance
In a video call on Wednesday, Merkel told state premiers that she was dropping the five-day lockdown, which would have closed all businesses, with supermarkets only permitted to operate for one day during the period. The planned restrictions also prohibited private gatherings of more than five adults from two different …
Read More »Germany to impose its harshest Covid-19 lockdown yet for Easter holiday as Merkel asks churches to hold online services only
Noting the country is in a “race” to combat the pandemic, Merkel outlined the nationwide shutdown during a news conference early on Tuesday, saying that not only will existing restrictions be extended to April 18, but that most businesses will be made to close their doors for at least five …
Read More »Ohlobystin explained his appearance at the Easter service “for the elite”
Russian actor Ivan ohlobystin explained his appearance at the Easter service in Moscow, which held “for the elite”, despite the current ban on public events. He commented on the incident on his page in “Vkontakte”. “Brothers and sisters! On Easter Sunday you! The last time Easter was for me a …
Read More »Orthodox Christians in Russia celebrate Easter
Today Orthodox Christians in Russia celebrate Easter. The day begins breaking fast after a long lent. The main attributes of the festive table are painted eggs, Easter cake and Easter (sweet dish made from cottage cheese with raisins). The painted egg is a symbol of peace, stained with the blood …
Read More »How was Easter service at St. Michael’s Golden-domed monastery. Photo
People came to the monastery to consecrate the Easter basket. In the night of Sunday, April 28, all Orthodox Kiev celebrate the brightest Christian holidays – Easter. Thousands of people went to bed, and went to temples on the service, and before dawn the monasteries began to gather people with …
Read More »Named the best European destinations for Easter travel
Where to spend a vacation.Very soon Christians will celebrate the biggest religious festival of the year – Easter 2019. If you have not decided where to travel at Easter in Europe in 2019, how to relax, where to go and how to have a good time Instagram-page Cotibegemot suggest you …
Read More »In Lviv started the annual Easter fair
Alley of the Opera house became the center of Ukrainian traditions.Today, April 26, in Lviv began IX Easter fair. Therefore, traditionally, the alley of the Opera house became the center of Ukrainian traditions, a magical meeting place for friends and family and especially atmospheric location for the celebration of Easter. …
Read More »Diamonds and chocolate: look like the most expensive Easter eggs. Photo
Easter is not far off People are diligently preparing for the blessed holiday, choosing for the family of symbolic gifts, the rich also in a hurry to please yourself and your passions pleasant surprises, trying to present them with cute Easter eggs, like a work of art, the value of …
Read More »Security forces will increase patrols over the Easter and may holidays
Patrol police will conduct enhanced measures to comply with traffic rules on the roads. To ensure public safety over the Easter and may holidays will involve a sufficient number of law enforcement officers, particularly police officers and servicemen of national guard, reported the press service of the Ministry of internal …
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