Scotland
Ancient necropolis unearthed next to busy Paris train station
Just meters from a busy train station in the heart of Paris, scientists have uncovered 50 graves in an ancient necropolis which offer a rare glimpse of life in the French capital's precursor Lutetia nearly 2000 years ago.
London museum withdraws ‘Irish Giant’ from display
Campaigners have welcomed a decision to remove the skeleton of an 18th century man with gigantism from public display at a London museum.
The remains of Charles Byrne, who was 2.31 meters, had been on show at the Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in central London.
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Female Phantoms of Stirling Castle: Ghostly encounters with a Handmaiden & her Queen (video)
According to locals raised on tales of Stirling since youth the castle is filled with female ghosts of all hues of the rainbow
“Eco-terrorist” who planted bomb in Edinburgh park jailed
Nikolaos Karvounakis had placed improvised device at Princes Street Gardens in January 2018
Explosion in Scotland - houses flew into the air VIDEO / PHOTO
At least one house was destroyed.
Residents were evacuated, and locals said that they heard an explosion shortly after 7 p.m. local time today.
Several local residents wrote on social media that their houses were "shaken" by the noise.
Scotland becomes 'COVID capital' of Europe
Scotland has become the 'COVID capital' of Europe with five in ten of the areas with highest infection rates, according to the Scottish newspaper.
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Hope, division as Scots vote on independence referendum plan
Scotland votes on May 6 to elect the national parliament with the ruling party seeking a green light for a fresh referendum on independence from the United Kingdom.
The election for the 129 members of the Scottish parliament (MSPs) to serve for the next five years has reignited the debate on whether the country of 5.5 million would be better off on its own.
Bulgaria: New Legislative Changes Protect Sellers of Second Hand Cars
By 2023, the title owner of an already sold car will be able to request a certificate from the Traffic Police that the property has been transferred.
Bulgarian Deputies finally passed amendments to the Roads Act, which aim to protect used car sellers from being charged with crimes committed by the new owner, who did not transfer the car to his name.
Scottish Prime Minister announces referendum on independence from the United Kingdom
The referendum will happen if Sturgeon wins the Scottish elections scheduled for May.
Such a move would bring her into conflict with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who opposes a new vote on secession, reports the AP.
Scotland voted to stay in the UK with 55% to 45% in the 2014 referendum.
Scotland Becomes First Country to Provide Free Menstrual Products
Scotland became the first country in the world to provide free menstrual products as part of a global movement against period poverty on Wednesday.