Story By: Angjela Trajkovska, Sub Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: CEN The skeleton of a Germanic tribe member dating back to around 500 AD has been found alongside his huge iron sword. The find took place at the Viminacium archaeological site, which was a major hub and military stronghold in the…
Story By: Sibel Abdiu, Sub Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Asia Wire Report The Victoria and Albert Museum says it is no longer possible to verify claims it allegedly purchased ancient tiles that had been 'stolen' from Turkey more than 150 years ago and which were discovered in their store rooms…
Story By: Gabriel Zamfir, Sub-Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Central European News This is the recently-unveiled monument which has been compared to a huge Facebook logo and a "giant blue-coloured penis". The monument was unveiled in the city of Alba Iulia in Central Romania’s Alba County and celebrates the union of Transylvania with Romania in 1918.…
Story by: Aleksandra Stefanova, Sub-Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Central European News Picture credit: CENA retired Austrian colonel has been accused of spying on behalf of the Russians for 20 years and receiving over 200,000 GBP for supplying sensitive information. Local media said that it is the biggest spy scandal to have rocked Austria…
Story By: Koen Berghuis, Sub-Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Central European News A secretive former Soviet country is opening up to British tourists by waving its visa requirement so they can admire its beautiful, ancient Silk Road wonders. The Central Asian country of Uzbekistan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 but had since…
