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Ukrainian convicts take up arms in bid for redemption

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 11:41

Ukrainian convicts Volodymyr Barandich (C) and Arthur Kachurovsky (L) and a guard (R) wait in a courtyard of the Boryspil penal colony outside the town of Boryspil, Kiev region, on July 4, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Artur Kachurovsky is one of thousands of Ukrainian prisoners who have taken up the offer to join the army and fight the Russians in return for a pardon.

Saint Paisios: Queues of faithful in Souroti for the vigil 30 years after his passing

Published by Protothema on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 11:34

The monastery of St. John the Theologian located in Souroti of Thessaloniki, where the tomb of St. Paisios is located, has been flocking since yesterday as faithful as it marks 30 years since his death.

Several of the faithful have been at the monastery since last night as every year on July 11 and 12 the Assumption of St. Paisios is celebrated.

Scattered outbreaks in Corinth, fire extinguished in Xanthi

Published by Protothema on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 07:06

With no active front is the fire that broke out yesterday afternoon in a forest area in Stimanga, Corinthia, but firefighting forces remain in the area as there are scattered outbreaks.

It is recalled that shortly after 19.00 a message was sent by “112” to those in the area to be on standby to evacuate.

Poland Prepares for Large-Scale Conflict

Published by Novinite on Wed, 07/10/2024 - 17:44

Poland's Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Gen. Veslav Kukula, emphasized the need for the country to prepare its military for a potential large-scale conflict rather than just asymmetric warfare. Speaking to Reuters, he stressed the importance of balancing border defense missions against Russia and Belarus with maintaining rigorous training within the army.

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