Society

One village in Hungary has now gotten its own gingerbread replica. The locals created it for Christmas. Agnes Kelemen, deputy director of a dance group, said: “We use 70 kilograms of flour, 20 kilograms of powdered sugar, 20 kilograms of honey, 220 eggs and two big boxes of gingerbread spices.” It turned out just like in the real world: about 100 houses, businesses, churches and a town hall. The...

Five days a week, Athena Powell turns her Perth garage into a temporary food bank to help those in need. Everything here is free. Athena Powell, Perth resident: “The movement has really grown, so many volunteers and so many people in need of help.” It was her personal experience that prompted the Australian to start helping the people of Perth. The fresh food comes from supermarkets and producers....

Medical experts agree that walking is the easiest way to improve physical and mental health, strengthen the body and prevent various diseases. While it is not the only type of exercise that should be done, it is the first step to a healthy life. As recommended by U.S. doctors, adults should engage in at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. This helps reduce the risk of heart...

Cinderella, a spider and hot dogs - there's plenty to see in Tompkins Square Park in New York City today. Dozens of dogs and their owners are participating in a Halloween costume parade. The owners tried to come up with the most amazing outfits for their shaggy pets. Among the participants are both music lovers and sports fans. The dog's owner: “His name is Gremlin. He's wearing (former baseball...

It's still October and snowflakes are swirling on Regent Street in London. It's not real snow yet, but winter, and therefore Christmas, is near. At least that's what they think at Hamleys, the world's oldest toy store. Keane Herman, the store's general manager, said: “It's never too early for Christmas. We start talking about Christmas in January. As soon as one Christmas is over, we're already...

The unusual art installation stretches for 2.5 kilometers from the King West district to Canoe Landing Park. The author of the project is the British theater company Station House Opera. Ilana Altman, co-organizer of the event: “The magic of this project is that it brings joy to everyone here. This domino playing field includes businesses and homes. It encompasses all the streets as well. So we had to...

Dozens of Afro-Cubans with bouffant hair walked the red carpet in Havana. This is the third African-style hairstyling contest in Cuba. Women, men and, of course, children take part in it. Elaine Calderon, mother of a contestant: “My son has been wearing his hair in the African style since he was a kid. He has participated in several of these contests. He loves it and he is also pleased that his...

The legendary footballer Ronaldinho has arrived in the TRNC on a visit. The two-time winner of the FIFA World's Best Footballer title landed at Ercan Airport on Thursday evening. Ronaldinho visited Northern Cyprus to attend the International Summit Awards organized by Turkish media group Pars International. The event will take place at a hotel in Çatalköy. Local media captured the world soccer star at...