Geography of North America
Greenland: Why Trump wants to buy it – Who owns and runs the largest island on the planet
Donald Trump‘s ambition to acquire Greenland has resurfaced as he prepares to assume a second term as President of the United States.
Bulgarian Father-Son Duo Completes Arctic Ocean Rowing Expedition
Bulgarians Stefan and Maxim Ivanovi, who previously made headlines by crossing the Atlantic Ocean in 2020, have now completed a successful journey across the Arctic Ocean. On the evening of September 8, they announced their arrival in Svalbard, Norway, having navigated the Arctic waters in their rowing boat, Neverest.
Turkish scientists conduct research in Arctic Ocean en route to pole
Eleven Turkish scientists are currently engaged in ongoing research in the Arctic Ocean, reaching the sea ice line with their route from 71 degrees north latitude to the north pole.
Household chores still ‘women’s work’ in Greece
Household chores and looking after children are purely "women's work" in Greece, Italy and Romania compared to other European countries, according to a survey by the Center of Demographic Studies of Barcelona.
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Scientific delegation returns from arctic expedition
A scientific delegation consisting of 11 members, including foreign scientists, has concluded its month-long journey as part of the third National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition.
New population of polar bears found in sea-ice free region
Polar bears face an existential threat from the rapid decline of Arctic sea ice, which they rely on as platforms to hunt seals.
Archaeologists in Mexico find 1,000-year-old Mayan canoe
A well-preserved Mayan canoe, estimated to be about 1,000 years old, has been found in Mexico during construction work on a major rail link, the country's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) said.
In Mexico, ancient Maya cave reveals mysterious painted hand prints
Dozens of black and red hand prints cover the walls of a cave in Mexico, believed to be associated with a coming-of-age ritual of the ancient Maya, according to an archeologist who has explored and studied the subterranean cavern.
Art frenzy takes over Havana as biennial kicks off
Cones of white paper sprout from the sea-salt-eroded pillars of one colonial building along Havana's seafront, elaborately painted curtains cascade from another while out front children play with an installation of multicolored hoses.
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Bulgarians Make Final Cut for Second Round of Women's Volleyball Championship
Lausanne, Switzerland, October 4, 2018 - The last four participants in the second round of the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Japan became known on Thursday, as Bulgaria, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Mexico finished among the top four in their respective pool standings to stay alive in the competition. In the most anticipated match of the day, where B