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Some Ukrainian students were evacuated from Ukraine thanks to a Czech circus company, Cirk La Putyka. “Boom," a performance they took to Edinburgh, was rewritten to reflect the students’ perspectives of war and displacement.

A bittersweet experience for Ukrainian artists at Edinburgh Festival

Despite six months of grueling war with Russia, several acts from Ukraine were represented at the world’s largest arts festival, held early in Scotland. For the performers, it was a bittersweet experience.

A bittersweet experience for Ukrainian artists at Edinburgh Festival
Amsterdam's red-light district remains sparse as many international tourists have stayed away during the pandemic.

Is overtourism over? Travelers to Europe stay home due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Is overtourism over? Travelers to Europe stay home due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Four people sit at a table covered in white papers, which are ballots, with their hands outstretched as they sort through the pile

East-west clash as Czechs vote for new president

East-west clash as Czechs vote for new president
Election campaign posters for the leader billionaire politician Andrej Babis in Prague, Czech Republic, reading: "Stand up against corruption and stop babbling."

The populist tide has spread to one of Central Europe's last liberal democracies

The populist tide has spread to one of Central Europe's last liberal democracies
The leader of ANO party Andrej Babis signs books for a supporter during an election campaign rally in Prague, Czech Republic September 28, 2017.

The Czech Republic's Trump is in the lead for prime minister

The Czech Republic's Trump is in the lead for prime minister
Protesters in Prague show symbolic red cards to Czech President Milos Zeman on the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in 2014.

Things just got shaky for the last liberal democracy in Central Europe

For the last few years, the Czech Republic has been viewed as the last bastion of liberal democracy in Central Europe. That could soon change.

Things just got shaky for the last liberal democracy in Central Europe
Emil Gallo, a Slovak plumber, stands in front of a Warsaw Pact tank and bares his chest in a gesture of protest during the invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968.

In Eastern Europe, the situation with Russia rekindles some very old fears

Russia's standoff with Ukraine over Crimea seems to have stabilized for the moment. But tensions remain high, and not just in Ukraine. Many in Eastern Europe see parallels between the current situation and the days leading up to World War II.

In Eastern Europe, the situation with Russia rekindles some very old fears

The Church of England vows to get tough on climate change — really

Climate change is a big deal, and even those with a close relationship with a higher power look to be ready to take action as well. The Church of England is threatening to put their money where their mouth is. Plus, in Belgium, the government is considering allowing children to request euthanasia.

The Church of England vows to get tough on climate change — really
Former actress and diplomat Shirley Temple Black reacts to being introduced as she sits with Rod Steiger and Marisa Tomei during the 70th annual Academy Awards March 23. Seventy former Oscar winners gathered on stage during the show. Temple Black won her

Shirley Temple Black’s life as a diplomat took her from velvet dresses to the Velvet Revolution

Many know Shirley Temple Black as a child star who became famous at the age of five. But for many in the former Czechoslovakia she was the US Ambassador during the Velvet Revolution.

Shirley Temple Black’s life as a diplomat took her from velvet dresses to the Velvet Revolution

Teenage Ethiopian Americans bring parents’ music to life

Music often divides generations, but one group of Ethiopian Americans in California are challenging that norm. They've embraced music from their parents' generation and are playing it in their band.

Teenage Ethiopian Americans bring parents’ music to life

Massive Animal Rescue as Floods Hit Prague Zoo

There is heavy flooding in several countries in central Europe. Parts of the Czech capital, Prague, are underwater including about half of the city's famous zoo. Anchor Marco Werman hears about an amazing animal rescue from zoo spokesman, Michal Stastny.

Massive Animal Rescue as Floods Hit Prague Zoo

The Life of Actor Herbert Lom

The actor Herbert Lom has died, at 95. He was perhaps best known as Inspector Dreyfus, the long-suffering boss of Inspector Clouseau, in the original Pink Panther movies.

The Life of Actor Herbert Lom

Company in Prague turns to homeless people to show city's less-seen side

Prague is a major tourist draw in Europe's Czech Republic. But, like much of Europe, the city and country have its share of economic problems, which are contributing to a rise in homelessness. But one tourism company is harnessing that and hiring the homeless as tour guides. And they have a distinctly different point of view.

Company in Prague turns to homeless people to show city's less-seen side
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Homeless Tour Guides Lead Tourists Around Prague

A tourism organization in Prague has come up with a new spin on the usual walking tour of the city. Pragulic, a combination of Prague and the Czech word for "streets" employs homeless people living in the capital as guides.

Homeless Tour Guides Lead Tourists Around Prague

The Agenda: Supreme Court Hears Health Care Arguments, President Obama in South Korea, Consumer Sentiment Reports

The Agenda: Supreme Court Hears Health Care Arguments, President Obama in South Korea, Consumer Sentiment Reports