Posts Tagged ‘honoured’

Greek snipers who won “Europe’s Best” were honoured by General Floros – Watch video

Six officers and non-commissioned officers of the newly created Special Warfare Command of the Greek military distinguished themselves in the “European Best Sniper Team Competition 2022” was awarded on Monday by General Konstantinos Floros. The competition was organised by the Joint Multinational Readiness Center of the US 7th Army Training Command and took place in […]

Artist Josephine Baker honoured at France’s Pantheon

The voice of Josephine Baker resonated on Tuesday through streets of Paris’ famed Left Bank as recordings from her extraordinary career kicked off an elaborate ceremony at the domed Pantheon monument, where she was symbolically inducted – becoming the first Black woman to receive France’s highest honor. French President Emmanuel Macron made the decision in […]

‘Portuguese Schindler’ who saved thousands from Nazis is honoured in Lisbon

Portugal has paid official homage to a diplomat who helped save thousands of people from Nazi persecution during World War II. Aristides de Sousa Mendes — known as the “Portuguese Schindler” — was honoured at the country’s National Pantheon on Tuesday. Leading Portuguese politicians, public figures and the diplomat’s own descendants attended the formal televised […]

Eleven European spa towns honoured by UNESCO

Eleven Spa towns in Europe are celebrating after their collective addition to Unesco’s list of World Heritage sites. Bad Kissingen in Germany is one of them and the news was welcomed there. “Super, this is something very special,” said resident Daniela Flint. “I think it is brilliant for the town and all the work that’s […]

Seasoned broadcaster honoured for starting a campaign against racism

On the international day for the elimination of racial discrimination, the members of Indians Abroad for Pluralist India (IAPI) presented a medal to Shusma Datt. The CEO of Spice Radio 1200 AM had launched “Hands Against Racism” on the birth anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. in January, 2015. The campaign, which has entered its […]

Going For The Gold: 100-Year-Old Man Wins Five Gold Medals

Centenarian wins gold, sets new records in Senior Olympics. A California centenarian is a world class athlete, setting five records in the San Diego Senior Olympics in September. He was the oldest athlete to compete and set new records for the 100-plus age group. He had celebrated his 100th birthday a […]

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