Health care and bioethics Since 1954, the Council of Europe has had a Steering Committee for Health and Medical Affairs, which works to strengthen co-operation between countries, give everyone equal access to health care and strengthen the individual’s rights and influence in health and medical care issues. The Council of Europe’s largest efforts in health… Read More »
Where are the 10 largest national parks in Europe located? The largest nature reserves on the European continent, which have arisen from natural influences and whose further development is to be protected from human interference and environmental pollution, are not necessarily to be found in the largest countries. Here you can find out which countries… Read More »
Museum of Edinburgh This old building from 1570 is impressive even without the exhibition inside. Many of the exhibits date from Roman times, the “National Covenant” is also on display and you can take a look at the collar and bowl of the famous Greyfriar’s Bobby dog. Huntly House, 142-146 Canongate Edinburgh, EH8 Tel. 0044-… Read More »
Flight connections Great Britain’s largest airline is British Airways, which offers long-haul flights in all directions. Virgin Airlines is the second largest airline that also offers numerous long haul flights. Other airlines are BMI and Easy-Jet. There are 471 airports of various sizes in the UK. The UK’s “flagship airport” is London Heathrow Airport, one… Read More »
For a long time, politics in Kosovo was dominated by one central question, namely that of the country’s independence. This applied equally to domestic and foreign policy. Other relevant questions took a back seat, at least in the public discourse. After the major goal was achieved with the declaration of independence in February 2008, an… Read More »
Spain is Sweden’s favorite destination. With more than 2 million trips per year, Spain is by far the most popular destination among Swedes. There are almost twice as many trips made to the neighboring countries Denmark, Finland and Norway. So what is it about Spain that attracts so much? The heat, the rich and multifaceted… Read More »
To the north of the divided island of Cyprus you will find wonderful cultural experiences as well as atmospheric towns and villages. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus may still be a holiday destination unknown to Finns. The colorful history of the area at the crossroads of three continents from ancient times to the present… Read More »
FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND MOVEMENT IN ALANYA The warm sun and good sandy beaches attract tourists to Alanya. Flights and package tours Alanya is a standard destination for many travel agents, but in addition to traditional package tours, there are only flights. Many travel to Alanya from Antalya Airport, located about 130 kilometers from Alanya. Alanya’s… Read More »
Abbey Road Whether you are a fan of the band The Beatles or not, you have probably seen the iconic cover image on the album Abbey Road. The cover photo was once taken in the transition field next to the Abbey Road studio and the album Abbey Road is considered by many to be the… Read More »
Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, located entirely within the city of Rome. According to homosociety, it covers an area of just 0.44 square kilometers and has a population of about 1,000 people. The capital city is Vatican City and the official language is Italian though Latin is also widely spoken.… Read More »
The United Kingdom (UK) is a sovereign country located off the north-western coast of Europe. It is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. According to homosociety, the UK has a total area of 243,610 square kilometers and a population of approximately 66 million people. The capital city is London and… Read More »
Ukraine is a country located in Eastern Europe, bordering Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. According to homosociety, it has a total area of 603,628 square kilometers and a population of approximately 44 million people. The capital city of Ukraine is Kyiv. Ukraine is divided into 24 oblasts (provinces) and the Autonomous Republic… Read More »
Switzerland is a small country located in the central part of Europe, bordering Germany, France, Italy and Austria. According to homosociety, it has a population of 8.5 million people and the official languages are German, French and Italian. The currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF). The capital city of Switzerland is Bern, which is also… Read More »
Sweden is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe. According to homosociety, it has a population of 10.3 million people and the official language is Swedish. The currency is the Swedish Krona (SEK). The capital city of Sweden is Stockholm, which is also its largest city. Sweden’s economy relies heavily on its export-oriented manufacturing sector,… Read More »
Spain is located in the southwestern part of Europe and has a total land area of 505,990 square kilometers. According to homosociety, it has a population of around 46 million people. The capital city is Madrid and the official language is Spanish. The currency is the Euro (EUR). The main industries in Spain are tourism,… Read More »
Slovenia is a small country located in Central Europe. According to homosociety, it has a population of around 2 million people and the capital city is Ljubljana. The economy of Slovenia is largely based on services, manufacturing, and tourism, with the country being one of the more prosperous nations in Europe. Slovene is the official… Read More »
Slovakia is a landlocked country located in Central Europe. According to homosociety, it has a population of around 5.4 million people and the capital city is Bratislava. The economy of Slovakia is largely based on manufacturing, with the country being one of the more industrialized nations in Europe. Slovak is the official language spoken by… Read More »
Serbia is a small country located in the Balkans, bordered by Romania, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and North Macedonia. According to homosociety, it has a population of around 7 million people and the capital city is Belgrade. The economy of Serbia is largely based on the production of industrial goods such as cars,… Read More »
San Marino is a small landlocked country located in the Apennine Mountains, surrounded by the Italian Republic. According to homosociety, it is the third smallest nation in Europe, with a population of around 33,000 people. The capital city of San Marino is also called San Marino and is known for its stunning views of the… Read More »
Russia is a country located in eastern Europe and northern Asia, bordered by Norway, Finland and Ukraine to the west and China to the east. According to homosociety, with a population of over 144 million people, Russia is one of the most populous countries in the world. The capital city of Moscow is known for… Read More »
Romania is a country located in southeastern Europe, bordered by Hungary to the northwest and Ukraine to the northeast. According to homosociety, with a population of around 19 million people, Romania is one of the most populous countries in the region. The capital city of Bucharest is known for its grand architecture, beautiful parks and… Read More »
Portugal is a country located in the western Iberian Peninsula, bordered by Spain to the north and east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. According to homosociety, with a population of around 10 million people, Portugal is one of the most populous countries in Europe. The capital city of Lisbon is known… Read More »
Poland is a country located in Central Europe and bordered by Germany to the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, Ukraine and Belarus to the east, and Lithuania and The Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia to the north. According to homosociety, it has a population of around 38 million people, making it one… Read More »
Norway is a country located in Northern Europe and is known for its majestic fjords and stunning landscapes. According to homosociety, it has a population of around 5 million people and its official language is Norwegian. The capital of Norway is Oslo, which has a population of around 650,000 people. The climate in Norway varies… Read More »
Northern Macedonia is a small country located in the Balkans region of Europe. It is bordered by Serbia, Kosovo, Bulgaria, Greece and Albania. The capital and largest city is Skopje, which is home to around a quarter of the country’s population. According to homosociety, Northern Macedonia has a total area of 25,713 square kilometers and… Read More »
The Netherlands is a small country located in the western part of Europe. According to homosociety, it has a population of over 17 million people and its official language is Dutch. The currency used in the Netherlands is the Euro (EUR). The economy of the Netherlands relies heavily on services, trade and industry. Agriculture also… Read More »
Montenegro is a small country located in the Balkans region of Southeastern Europe. It borders Bosnia and Herzegovina to the north, Serbia to the northeast, Kosovo to the east, and Albania to the south. According to homosociety, with a population of just over 600,000 people, Montenegro is one of the smallest countries in Europe. The… Read More »
Monaco is a sovereign city-state located in Western Europe, surrounded by France. According to homosociety, it has an area of 2 km2 and a population of approximately 39,000 people. The official language is French, although English and Italian are also spoken. The capital city is Monaco-Ville, located on the Mediterranean Sea. The currency is the… Read More »
Moldova is a country located in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania and Ukraine. According to homosociety, it has an area of 33,843 km2 and a population of approximately 3.5 million people. The official language is Romanian, although Russian and other languages are also spoken. The capital city is Chisinau, located in the center of the… Read More »
Malta is an archipelago located in the Mediterranean Sea, consisting of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. According to homosociety, it has a total land area of 316 square kilometers and a population of approximately 475,000 people. The official languages are Maltese and English, although Italian is also widely spoken. The currency used in Malta… Read More »
Luxembourg is a country located in Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. According to homosociety, it has a population of over 602 thousand people and an area of 2,586 square kilometers. The capital city is Luxembourg City while other major cities include Esch-sur-Alzette and Differdange. The official language is Luxembourgish but many other… Read More »
Lithuania is a country located in Northern Europe, bordered by Latvia, Belarus, Poland, and Kaliningrad. According to homosociety, it has a population of over 2.8 million people and an area of 65 thousand square kilometers. The capital city is Vilnius while other major cities include Kaunas and Klaipėda. The official language is Lithuanian but many… Read More »
Liechtenstein is a country located in Central Europe, bordered by Austria and Switzerland. According to homosociety, it has a population of over 38 thousand people and an area of 160 square kilometers. The capital city is Vaduz while other major cities include Balzers and Schaan. The official language is German but many other languages such… Read More »
Latvia is a country located in Northern Europe, bordered by Estonia, Lithuania, Belarus and Russia. According to homosociety, it has a population of over 1.9 million people and an area of 64 thousand square kilometers. The capital city is Riga while other major cities include Daugavpils and Liepaja. The official language is Latvian but many… Read More »
Lisbon Attractions & Attractions Jeronimos Monastery (Mosterio dos Jeronimus) This is a fantastic building from the 16th century and Portugal’s foremost example of the distinctive manual style. The main attractions are the church, the monastery and the southern portal. Jeronimo Monastery is located in the Belem worm (Praca do Imerio.) Free admission is available, and… Read More »
Attractions in Las Palmas Given that Las Palmas is such a big city, it’s no wonder that there are several attractions and sights around the city. But Las Palmas can by no means compare with Madrid or Barcelona for those looking for cultural treasures. See AbbreviationFinder for commonly used abbreviation of city Las Palmas. Also… Read More »
Kosovo is a country located in the Balkans, bordered by Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. According to homosociety, it has a population of over 1.8 million people and an area of 10 thousand square kilometers. The capital city is Pristina while other major cities include Prizren and Gjilan. The official language is Albanian but… Read More »
Italy is a country located in Southern Europe, bordered by France, Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia. According to homosociety, it has a population of over 60 million people and an area of 301 thousand square kilometers. The capital city is Rome while other major cities include Milan, Naples and Turin. The official language is Italian but… Read More »
Ireland is a country located in the North Atlantic Ocean, bordered by the United Kingdom. According to homosociety, it has a population of over 5 million people and an area of 84 thousand square kilometers. The capital city is Dublin while other major cities include Cork, Galway and Limerick. The official language is English but… Read More »
Iceland is a country located in Northern Europe, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Greenland. According to homosociety, it has a population of around 364,000 people and an area of 103,000 square kilometers. The capital city is Reykjavik while other major cities include Akureyri and Hafnarfjörður. The official language is Icelandic but English is also… Read More »