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Kyiv (Ukraine)

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Marina
Destination in Kyiv (Ukraine)

Kyiv or Kiev (Ukrainian: Київ – Kyiv, Russian: Киев – Kiev ) is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population is 2,600,000.   Kyiv (Ukrainian: Київ – Kyiv, Russian: Киев – Kiev )   Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational and cultural centre of Eastern Europe. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions and world-famous historical landmarks. The city has … Continue reading →

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Donetsk (Ukraine)

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Pedro
Destination in Donetsk (Ukraine)

Donetsk is a large city in eastern Ukraine on the Kalmius River. Donetsk is a major economic, industrial and scientific centre of Ukraine with a high concentration of companies and a skilled workforce.       History The city was founded in 1869 by a Welsh businessman, John Hughes, who constructed a steel plant and several coal mines in the region; the town was thus named Yuzovka  in recognition of his role in its founding (“Yuz” being a Russian or … Continue reading →

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Gdansk (Poland)

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Jane
Destination in Gdansk (Poland)

Gdansk (German: Danzig) is a Polish city on the Baltic coast. The city lies on the southern edge of Gdansk Bay (of the Baltic Sea), in a conurbation with the city of Gdynia, spa town of Sopot, and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the Tricity (Trójmiasto), with a population of over 800,000. Gdansk itself has a population of 450,000 making it the largest city in the Pomerania region of Northern Poland. The city has a complex … Continue reading →

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Lviv (Ukraine)

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Lisa
Destination in Lviv (Ukraine)

Lviv is a city in western Ukraine. The city is regarded as one of the main cultural centres of today’s Ukraine and historically had also been a major Polish and Jewish cultural center; as Poles and Jews comprised a demographic majority of the city for a period leading up to the outbreak of World War II, the Holocaust, and the population transfers of Poles that followed.       Lviv’s history The historical heart of Lviv with its old buildings … Continue reading →

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Wroclaw (Poland)

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Noah
Destination in Wroclaw (Poland)

Wroclaw is situated on the River Oder, in Lower Silesia. It is the largest city in western Poland.     History Wroclaw was the historical capital of Silesia, and today is the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Over the centuries, the city has been part of either Poland, Bohemia, Austria, Prussia, or Germany, and has been part of Poland since 1945 as a result of border changes after World War II. According to official figures for 2010, its population … Continue reading →

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Warsaw (Poland)

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Nuria
Destination in Warsaw (Poland)

Warsaw is among the greenest metropolises on the continent, with Europe’s wildest river flowing through the center of the city. During World War II Warsaw was reduced to rubble, nonetheless the city was brought back to life and continues to flourish.   Warsaw, the capital of Poland   It is a city with the tallest four-faced clock tower in the world. Its faces are 6 m in diameter, making it the largest clock of its kindin Europe. The tower sits … Continue reading →

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France 3 vs 2 Iceland – EURO 2012 Intl Friendly

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Mina
27 May 2012 - Football (soccer) in Valenciennes (France)

France came from behind to complete a 3-2 win over Iceland after a lively friendly encounter in Valenciennes. Laurent Blanc’s men trailed deep into the match, but the introduction of Olivier Giroud inspired his team to a win in their first warm-up game ahead of Euro 2012 With Germany losing 5-3 to Switzerland and Holland going down 2-1 to Bulgaria in other friendlies on Saturday, France looked likely to fall to another a shock loss when Iceland moved 2-0 ahead … Continue reading →

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