Pope Francis sent a case of wine to the Vatican firemen in thanks for releasing him from the elevator in the Apostolic Palace on Sunday, in which he got stuck for 25 minutes when the Angelus was going to prayer.more
The mayor of Venice plans to ban smoking in the city. According to his design, the first smoke-free zones will be created in the always crowded area around Saint Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge in the historic center.more
Graffiti from Banksy, the mysterious creator of street art, has been stolen at the Center Pompidou Museum of Modern Art in Paris - the cultural center said. The work depicted a rat with a covered face and a pencil in its paws.more
The Embassy of Poland in the United States has tweeted out their appreciation for a sign hung up at the embassy that reads, "Thank you Poland for The Witcher".more
Experts believe British drinkers will increasingly be reaching for bottles of Ningxia Cabernet Sauvignon and Xinjiang Rkatsiteli over the next year after the East Asian nation won multiple accolades at the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards.more
The Spanish company mistakenly declared several batches of its hair growth remedy, selling it as a medicine for stomach problems. There were 17 children among the victims of the mistake.more
The convenience of online shopping is said to be having what you want delivered straight to your door. But what if that eagerly anticipated parcel ends up being hurled through a second-floor window?more
In Naples, in the south of Italy, taxi drivers in short pants receive punishment from the city guard, because it is believed that such clothes damage the image of the city. It is emphasized that taxis are his first showcase.more
One couple, Adam Staples and Lisa Grace, 42, made a once-in-a-lifetime discovery while out metal detecting together. They discovered 2,571 silver coins that date back 1,000 years. The treasure hoard is worth around £5 million.more
The Tokyo Olympic organizers are offering high-end hospitality packages to Japan residents with prices soaring to 6.35 million yen - about $60,000. more
About a thousand kilometers traveled 95-year-old Italian Emma Morosini, who in a lonely pilgrimage reached Jasna Góra. This is the place where I want to bring the last moments of my life - she informed after entering the Częstochowa sanctuary.more
Only 71 days are left to Brexit, while the citizens of continental Europe are already planning to say goodbye to the British. Dutchman Rona Toekook decided to organize an event on one of the Dutch beaches, to which all EU residents were invited.more
Legendary Polish footballer, Kazimierz Deyna, who died in a car accident in the US on September 1, 1989, has been commemorated by the Polish Post (Poczta Polska) which has issued a special stamp.more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the behavior of his wife, Sara, who after arriving in Ukraine eloquently threw a bite of welcome bread on the airport floor, was a way to attract media attention to their visit to this country.more
The 28-year-old Italian, vacationing on the coast in Calabria, fell asleep on the mattress, which he sailed into the sea. He was found on the other side of the Strait of Messina, near the shores of Sicily. He involuntarily became the "hero" of the original crossing here.more
The inventors of London's Oyster card are developing technology with the potential to analyse CCTV and predict if a passenger is about to have a heart attack, dodge a fare - or even go into labour.more
