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Hiking On The Wank Mountain In The Bavarian Alps Near Garmisch-Partenkirchen
A couple points toward the horizon while viewing the panoramic mountain scenery on Wank Mountain, as another visitor relaxes on the grass, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on May 1, 2025. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto) -
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Protests Erupt On Labour Day In Tunis
Demonstrators hold up a poster of the president of the Free Destourian Party and jailed political figure, Abir Moussi, as they rally on Labour Day in front of the administrative court in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 1, 2025, to call for her release. Demonstrators also protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied and his policies, with many calling for the fall of the regime. (Photo by Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto) -
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Protests Erupt On Labour Day In Tunis
A young woman chants slogans as demonstrators hold up a giant banner reading in Arabic ''injustice is the beginning of the end'' as they demonstrate on Labour Day in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 1, 2025, to call for the release of former judge Ahmed Souab. People also protest against the regression of freedoms and human rights in the country, calling for the fall of the regime. (Photo by Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto) -
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Kais Saied’s Supporters Protest Against Foreign Interference In Tunis
A supporter holds a banner reading ''no to foreign interference'' as a teenager makes the victory sign during a rally held on Labour Day in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 1, 2025, to protest against what they consider foreign interference in the country's internal affairs. The demonstration follows criticism from several international actors, including France, Germany, and the United Nations, who denounce the lack of guarantees for a ''fair'' trial after several prominent opposition figures are sentenced to heavy prison terms in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' trial. Since February, Tunisia sees a wave of arrests of journalists, activists, judges, businessmen, and prominent opposition politicians. (Photo by Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto) -
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Pope Francis General Audience: February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025, Vatican City: POPE FRANCIS during the wednesday General Audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican. (Credit Image: © Evandro Inetti/ZUMA Press Wire (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 16, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: The Kalash director at the elementary school sells handmade items and braided braids made by the children to support the poor ones and their families. The Kalash, living in a predominantly Muslim environment, fiercely preserve their ethnic identity and purity, as intermarriage with other groups is unthinkable. Each community is governed by an elected leader, priests, and 12 advisors. Their priests are hereditary. Temples dedicated to the family goddess are found in each village and are the only places of worship open to women, while men make sacrifices to male deities outside the village, typically at high altitudes. The Kalash have lighter skin, often light hair, and some have green or blue eyes. They are of average to tall stature, upright, and agile. Kalash Valleys, are situated = in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas. Kalash is a small ethnic group, believed to trace its origins back to Alexander the Great, lives here in relative isolation. For centuries, invaders forced them into remote areas, where they fiercely resisted the Arab conquerors and their religion. The Durand Line at the end of the 19th century, which separated Afghanistan from India, the Kalash managed to survive in the three valleys Birir, Bumburet, and Rumbur of the eastern Hindu Kushrange, now part of Pakistan. These valleys lie near the Afghanistan border and are surrounded by towering peaks. With a population of approximately 3,000 the Kalash continue to practice an ancient religion, the origins of which remain unclear. Legend has it that the Greek god Dionysus founded a settlement in the region known for its festivals and orgies. During Alexander the Great's expedition to the East, many of his soldiers deserted, and settled in the Kalash Valleys. Kalash culture still carries remnants of Greek influence, with traditions centered around ecstasy, love and poetry. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 16, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: The Kalash teacher at the elementary school sells handmade items and braided braids made by the children to support the poor ones and their families. The Kalash, living in a predominantly Muslim environment, fiercely preserve their ethnic identity and purity, as intermarriage with other groups is unthinkable. Each community is governed by an elected leader, priests, and 12 advisors. Their priests are hereditary. Temples dedicated to the family goddess are found in each village and are the only places of worship open to women, while men make sacrifices to male deities outside the village, typically at high altitudes. The Kalash have lighter skin, often light hair, and some have green or blue eyes. They are of average to tall stature, upright, and agile. Kalash Valleys, are situated = in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas. Kalash is a small ethnic group, believed to trace its origins back to Alexander the Great, lives here in relative isolation. For centuries, invaders forced them into remote areas, where they fiercely resisted the Arab conquerors and their religion. The Durand Line at the end of the 19th century, which separated Afghanistan from India, the Kalash managed to survive in the three valleys Birir, Bumburet, and Rumbur of the eastern Hindu Kushrange, now part of Pakistan. These valleys lie near the Afghanistan border and are surrounded by towering peaks. With a population of approximately 3,000 the Kalash continue to practice an ancient religion, the origins of which remain unclear. Legend has it that the Greek god Dionysus founded a settlement in the region known for its festivals and orgies. During Alexander the Great's expedition to the East, many of his soldiers deserted, and settled in the Kalash Valleys. Kalash culture still carries remnants of Greek influence, with traditions centered around ecstasy, love and poetry. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 16, 2024 - Kalash Valleys, Pakistan: Visitors to the Kalash village of Bikir enjoy sit by the Chitral River at a riverside cafe. Every year, more tourists, both local and international, visit the Kalash tribes, especially during their Joshi festival. Kalash women are independent, free to wear traditional clothes, dance, and drink their homemade wine. Living in a predominantly Muslim environment, the Kalash fiercely preserve their ethnic identity, with intermarriage seen as unthinkable. Each community is governed by an elected leader, priests, and 12 advisors, with hereditary priests. Temples dedicated to the family goddess are the only places of worship open to women, while men make sacrifices to male deities outside the village, typically at high altitudes. The Kalash Valleys, situated in the mountains of Pakistan, are just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas. A small ethnic group, believed to trace its origins to Alexander the Great, the Kalash live in relative isolation. For centuries, they resisted invasions, eventually surviving in the three valleys of Birir, Bumburet, and Rumbur, part of the eastern Hindu Kush range. These valleys, near the Afghanistan border, are surrounded by towering peaks. With a population of approximately 3,000, the Kalash continue to practice an ancient religion, the origins of which remain unclear. Legend has it that the Greek god Dionysus founded a settlement in the region, known for its festivals and orgies. During Alexander the Great's expedition, many of his soldiers deserted, captivated by the fragrance of grapes in the area. Today, Kalash culture still carries remnants of Greek influence, with traditions centered around ecstasy, love, and poetry. Despite their rich heritage, the community faces challenges, including limited resources, malnutrition, and respiratory diseases among children. There is a growing need for improved sanitation, farming assistance, and protection from deforestation. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) ( -
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 14, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: A Kalash tailor at his sewing shop and store is open in the evening during the festival season. The Kalash, living in a predominantly Muslim environment, fiercely preserve their ethnic identity and purity, as intermarriage with other groups is unthinkable. Each community is governed by an elected leader, priests, and 12 advisors. Their priests are hereditary. Temples dedicated to the family goddess are found in each village and are the only places of worship open to women, while men make sacrifices to male deities outside the village, typically at high altitudes. The Kalash have lighter skin, often light hair, and some have green or blue eyes. They are of average to tall stature, upright, and agile. Kalash Valleys, are situated in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas. Kalash is a small ethnic group, believed to trace its origins back to Alexander the Great, lives here in relative isolation. For centuries, invaders forced them into remote areas, where they fiercely resisted the Arab conquerors and their religion. The Durand Line at the end of the 19th century, which separated Afghanistan from India, the Kalash managed to survive in the three valleys Birir, Bumburet, and Rumbur of the eastern Hindu Kushrange, now part of Pakistan. These valleys lie near the Afghanistan border and are surrounded by towering peaks. With a population of approximately 3,000 the Kalash continue to practice an ancient religion, the origins of which remain unclear. Legend has it that the Greek god Dionysus founded a settlement in the region known for its festivals and orgies. During Alexander the Great's expedition to the East, many of his soldiers deserted, and settled in the Kalash Valleys. Kalash culture still carries remnants of Greek influence, with traditions centered around ecstasy, love and poetry. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 16, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: The Kalash teacher at the elementary school sells handmade items and braided braids made by the children to support the poor ones and their families. The Kalash, living in a predominantly Muslim environment, fiercely preserve their ethnic identity and purity, as intermarriage with other groups is unthinkable. Each community is governed by an elected leader, priests, and 12 advisors. Their priests are hereditary. Temples dedicated to the family goddess are found in each village and are the only places of worship open to women, while men make sacrifices to male deities outside the village, typically at high altitudes. The Kalash have lighter skin, often light hair, and some have green or blue eyes. They are of average to tall stature, upright, and agile. Kalash Valleys, are situated = in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas. Kalash is a small ethnic group, believed to trace its origins back to Alexander the Great, lives here in relative isolation. For centuries, invaders forced them into remote areas, where they fiercely resisted the Arab conquerors and their religion. The Durand Line at the end of the 19th century, which separated Afghanistan from India, the Kalash managed to survive in the three valleys Birir, Bumburet, and Rumbur of the eastern Hindu Kushrange, now part of Pakistan. These valleys lie near the Afghanistan border and are surrounded by towering peaks. With a population of approximately 3,000 the Kalash continue to practice an ancient religion, the origins of which remain unclear. Legend has it that the Greek god Dionysus founded a settlement in the region known for its festivals and orgies. During Alexander the Great's expedition to the East, many of his soldiers deserted, and settled in the Kalash Valleys. Kalash culture still carries remnants of Greek influence, with traditions centered around ecstasy, love and poetry. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 27, 2023- Omo River's valley, southwestern Ethiopia: A little girl carries a bag on her head with perfect balance, containing essential food: a small amount of grain and a large bottle of milk. The Dessenech tribe is a Nilotic ethnic group living near the border between Ethiopia and Kenya. They are known for their unique way of life, deeply connected to the river and their environment. Like many Nilotic groups, they follow a strong animistic belief system, seeing a sacred connection between the natural world and the spiritual realm, particularly with their cattle, land, and surroundings. The Dessenech live in a way that avoids calculations—free from counting ages, numbers, animals, deaths, or even the cycles of rain and drought. They embrace a life focused on the present moment, feeling unburdened and alive. Traditionally, they practice pastoralism, herding cattle, goats, and sheep. They also engage in handicraft, agriculture, growing crops such as millet and sorghum, although their environment can make farming challenging. Fishing is another significant activity due to their proximity to the Omo River and Lake Turkana. As it is one of the poorest tribes, some of the young generations are used to get supported by Australians, Europeans or US citizens in a way that they still live and grow up in their homelands but they have the financial support to study in the nearest cities. Then, some of them prefer to return back home in their tribe's village to help their families and to work as a guide to visitors. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 27, 2023 - Omo River's valley, southwestern Ethiopia: A little girl laughs in the door of her family hut made with rusted corrugated metal, while holding two big, dirty plastic bottles filled with milk. Dessenech tribe, is a Nilotic ethnic group living near the border between Ethiopia and Kenya. They are known for their unique way of life, which is deeply connected to the river and their environment. Like many Nilotic groups, they have a strong animistic belief system. They believe in a connection between the natural world and the spiritual realm, often seeing their cattle, land, and environment as sacred. The Dessenech believe in living without calculations, free from counting ages, numbers, animals, deaths, or even the seasons of rain and drought. They embrace a life that is focused on the present moment, feeling unburdened and alive. They traditionally practice pastoralism, herding cattle, goats, and sheep. They also engage in some agriculture, growing crops like millet and sorghum, though their environment can be challenging for farming. Fishing is also a significant activity, particularly because of their proximity to the Omo River and Lake Turkana. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 4, 2020- Omo River's valley, southwestern Ethiopia: A young man of the Dessenech tribe, in his village, wears a digital watch and a feather on his head, combining his traditional heritage with modern influences. In his hand, he holds a 'kure', a handmade wooden object which he uses as a pillow when resting on the ground. This simple yet essential tool reflects the tribe's connection to the earth and their practical way of life. Dessenech tribe is a Nilotic ethnic group living near the border between Ethiopia and Kenya. They are known for their unique way of life, which is deeply connected to the river and their environment. Like many Nilotic groups, they have a strong animistic belief system. They believe in a connection between the natural world and the spiritual realm, often seeing their cattle, land, and environment as sacred. They believe in living without calculations, free from counting ages, numbers, animals, deaths, or even the seasons of rain and drought. They embrace a life that is focused on the present moment, feeling unburdened and alive. They traditionally practice pastoralism, herding cattle, goats, and sheep. They also engage in some agriculture, growing crops like millet and sorghum, though their environment can be challenging for farming. Fishing is also a significant activity, particularly because of their proximity to the Omo River and Lake Turkana. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 27, 20123- Omo River's valley, southwestern Ethiopia: Semi naked Dessenech women at their small flea market, sell mostly their handicrafts, including handmade jewelry, as well as items they use in their bucolic daily life, such as sticks and unique wooden pillows, which they rest on when they are tired. The Dessenech tribe's handicraft market is located along the banks of the Omo River. Dessenech tribe is a Nilotic ethnic group living near the border between Ethiopia and Kenya. They are known for their unique way of life, which is deeply connected to the river and their environment. Like many Nilotic groups, they have a strong animistic belief system. They believe in a connection between the natural world and the spiritual realm, often seeing their cattle, land, and environment as sacred. The Dessenech believe in living without calculations, free from counting ages, numbers, animals, deaths, or even the seasons of rain and drought. They embrace a life that is focused on the present moment, feeling unburdened and alive. They traditionally practice pastoralism, herding cattle, goats, and sheep. They also engage in some agriculture, growing crops like millet and sorghum, though their environment can be challenging for farming. Fishing is also a significant activity, particularly because of their proximity to the Omo River and Lake Turkana. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 17, 2017- Selegoudi, Taygetos mountain, Laconia, Peloponnesus, south Greece: Sygklino, red eggs, kourabiedes, cheeses, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes are offered on Clean Monday after the forgiveness at the monuments of the cemetery, as the procession of forgiveness goes from house to house. All the followers of the procession are welcome at the table with the treats, and in the afternoon, the procession ends in the village square, where the circle of forgiveness takes place with hugs and kisses, one by one, to cleanse from the vendettas of the past. Afterward, the auction of the Easter bread with the red eggs collected by the procession from the houses takes place, and with the money raised from the auction, the magnificent frescoed interior of the church, including the iconography of Saints Theodoros and more, is maintained. The tradition ends with all the traditional treats brought by each household to the village's municipal cafe, where the priest and the youth become DJs, and the dance with a view of Taygetus finishes the night. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
6, April 2018 - Aeropoli, Mani, Lakonia, Peloponnese, south Greece: According to the tradition, every year of the Holy friday, children and adults follow the Epitaph in the church. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 17, 2017- Selegoudi, Taygetos mountain, Laconia, Peloponnesus, south Greece: Sygklino, red eggs, kourabiedes, cheeses, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes are offered on Clean Monday after the forgiveness at the monuments of the cemetery, as the procession of forgiveness goes from house to house. All the followers of the procession are welcome at the table with the treats, and in the afternoon, the procession ends in the village square, where the circle of forgiveness takes place with hugs and kisses, one by one, to cleanse from the vendettas of the past. Afterward, the auction of the Easter bread with the red eggs collected by the procession from the houses takes place, and with the money raised from the auction, the magnificent frescoed interior of the church, including the iconography of Saints Theodoros and more, is maintained. The tradition ends with all the traditional treats brought by each household to the village's municipal cafe, where the priest and the youth become DJs, and the dance with a view of Taygetus finishes the night. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
May 2011 - Mani, Messinia, Greece:Old woman. 300 km approximately southeast from Athens, is one of the most picturesque destinations for authentic holidays, villages with traditional architecture, virgin and wild landscapes that combine sea and mountain, paths to walk and reach to unique spots, fairytale caves and gorges, people hospitable who cook, drink and dance in their ancient feasts (named 'panigiria' in Greek), with accomodation special to relax and logic prices. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
May 2011 - Mani, Messinia Greece: Traditional morning religious feast in Prastio village near Kardamyli in the little church of Agioi Theodoroi. 300 km approximately southeast from Athens, is one of the most picturesque destinations for authentic holidays, villages with traditional architecture, virgin and wild landscapes that combine sea and mountain, paths to walk and reach to unique spots, fairytale caves and gorges, people hospitable who cook, drink and dance in their ancient feasts (named 'panigiria' in Greek), with accomodation special to relax and logic prices. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 6, 2018 – Mani, Lakonia, Peloponnese, Southern Greece: The preparation of the Epitaph's litany with wildflowers by the old priest and faithful people. People follow the Epitaph on the night of Holy Friday, singing the Epitaph hymns. Four men traditionally hold the flower-decorated statue of the Epitaph, which travels around the village's houses and ends at the sea to bless the sailors and captains. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 14, 2018 – Mystras, Lakonia, Peloponnesus, Southern Greece: Nuns serve plates with spaghetti, preparing the Easter lunch with red eggs, in the beautiful Pantanassa Monastery, which is located in the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras. Mystras, like a miniature replica of the majestic Mount Taygetos, rises above the verdant valley of Eurotas. Historically, the medieval fortress town of Mystras gained prominence after the Fourth Crusade in 1204, when the Crusaders established the Latin Empire (1204-1261) and other states in the Byzantine lands they conquered. The Peloponnese region was occupied by the Frankish knights and became the Principality of Achaea under the Villehardouin family. William II of Villehardouin fortified Mystras and built the castle on the hilltop to subdue the unruly mountain dwellers of Taygetos and secure the defense of the fertile Lacedaemon. The castle had barely been completed when the Prince of Achaea, defeated by Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaeologus at the Battle of Pelagonia in 1259 and made prisoner, was forced to cede the three strongholds of Peloponnese, including Mystras, to the Byzantines as ransom. Mystras soon evolved into a major center of the Byzantine Empire, second only to the capital, Constantinople. It was here that Byzantine art and literature flourished for the last time before the spread of Ottoman conquests in the mid-15th century. This cultural flourishing, coupled with the revival of classical letters and philosophy, became known as the Palaeologan Renaissance. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 17, 2017- Selegoudi, Taygetos mountain, Laconia, Peloponnesus, south Greece: Sygklino, red eggs, kourabiedes, cheeses, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes are offered on Clean Monday after the forgiveness at the monuments of the cemetery, as the procession of forgiveness goes from house to house. All the followers of the procession are welcome at the table with the treats, and in the afternoon, the procession ends in the village square, where the circle of forgiveness takes place with hugs and kisses, one by one, to cleanse from the vendettas of the past. Afterward, the auction of the Easter bread with the red eggs collected by the procession from the houses takes place, and with the money raised from the auction, the magnificent frescoed interior of the church, including the iconography of Saints Theodoros and more, is maintained. The tradition ends with all the traditional treats brought by each household to the village's municipal cafe, where the priest and the youth become DJs, and the dance with a view of Taygetus finishes the night. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 14, 2018 – Mystras, Lakonia, Peloponnesus, Southern Greece: Nuns serve plates with spaghetti, preparing the Easter lunch with red eggs, in the beautiful Pantanassa Monastery, which is located in the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras. Mystras, like a miniature replica of the majestic Mount Taygetos, rises above the verdant valley of Eurotas. Historically, the medieval fortress town of Mystras gained prominence after the Fourth Crusade in 1204, when the Crusaders established the Latin Empire (1204-1261) and other states in the Byzantine lands they conquered. The Peloponnese region was occupied by the Frankish knights and became the Principality of Achaea under the Villehardouin family. William II of Villehardouin fortified Mystras and built the castle on the hilltop to subdue the unruly mountain dwellers of Taygetos and secure the defense of the fertile Lacedaemon. The castle had barely been completed when the Prince of Achaea, defeated by Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaeologus at the Battle of Pelagonia in 1259 and made prisoner, was forced to cede the three strongholds of Peloponnese, including Mystras, to the Byzantines as ransom. Mystras soon evolved into a major center of the Byzantine Empire, second only to the capital, Constantinople. It was here that Byzantine art and literature flourished for the last time before the spread of Ottoman conquests in the mid-15th century. This cultural flourishing, coupled with the revival of classical letters and philosophy, became known as the Palaeologan Renaissance. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
may 2011 - Mani, Messinia, Greece: Old woman with donkey. 300 km approximately southeast from Athens, is one of the most picturesque destinations for authentic holidays, villages with traditional architecture, virgin and wild landscapes that combine sea and mountain, paths to walk and reach to unique spots, fairytale caves and gorges, people hospitable who cook, drink and dance in their ancient feasts (named 'panigiria' in Greek), with accomodation special to relax and logic prices (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 17, 2017- Selegoudi, Taygetos mountain, Laconia, Peloponnesus, south Greece: Sygklino, red eggs, kourabiedes, cheeses, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes are offered on Clean Monday after the forgiveness at the monuments of the cemetery, as the procession of forgiveness goes from house to house. All the followers of the procession are welcome at the table with the treats, and in the afternoon, the procession ends in the village square, where the circle of forgiveness takes place with hugs and kisses, one by one, to cleanse from the vendettas of the past. Afterward, the auction of the Easter bread with the red eggs collected by the procession from the houses takes place, and with the money raised from the auction, the magnificent frescoed interior of the church, including the iconography of Saints Theodoros and more, is maintained. The tradition ends with all the traditional treats brought by each household to the village's municipal cafe, where the priest and the youth become DJs, and the dance with a view of Taygetus finishes the night. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 14, 2018 – Mystras, Lakonia, Peloponnesus, Southern Greece: Nun Agni holds plates with spaghetti, preparing Easter lunch with red eggs, in the beautiful Pantanassa Monastery, which is located in the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras. Mystras, like a miniature replica of the majestic Mount Taygetos, rises above the verdant valley of Eurotas. Historically, the medieval fortress town of Mystras gained prominence after the Fourth Crusade in 1204, when the Crusaders established the Latin Empire (1204-1261) and other states in the Byzantine lands they conquered. The Peloponnese region was occupied by the Frankish knights and became the Principality of Achaea under the Villehardouin family. William II of Villehardouin fortified Mystras and built the castle on the hilltop to subdue the unruly mountain dwellers of Taygetos and secure the defense of the fertile Lacedaemon. The castle had barely been completed when the Prince of Achaea, defeated by Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaeologus at the Battle of Pelagonia in 1259 and made prisoner, was forced to cede the three strongholds of Peloponnese, including Mystras, to the Byzantines as ransom. Mystras soon evolved into a major center of the Byzantine Empire, second only to the capital, Constantinople. It was here that Byzantine art and literature flourished for the last time before the spread of Ottoman conquests in the mid-15th century. This cultural flourishing, coupled with the revival of classical letters and philosophy, became known as the Palaeologan Renaissance. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 17, 2017- Selegoudi, Taygetos mountain, Laconia, Peloponnesus, south Greece: Sygklino, red eggs, kourabiedes, cheeses, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes are offered on Clean Monday after the forgiveness at the monuments of the cemetery, as the procession of forgiveness goes from house to house. All the followers of the procession are welcome at the table with the treats, and in the afternoon, the procession ends in the village square, where the circle of forgiveness takes place with hugs and kisses, one by one, to cleanse from the vendettas of the past. Afterward, the auction of the Easter bread with the red eggs collected by the procession from the houses takes place, and with the money raised from the auction, the magnificent frescoed interior of the church, including the iconography of Saints Theodoros and more, is maintained. The tradition ends with all the traditional treats brought by each household to the village's municipal cafe, where the priest and the youth become DJs, and the dance with a view of Taygetus finishes the night. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 14, 2018 – Mystras, Lakonia, Peloponnesus, Southern Greece: Girl eats spaghetti that nuns serve during the Easter lunch with red eggs, in the beautiful Pantanassa Monastery, which is located in the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras. Mystras, like a miniature replica of the majestic Mount Taygetos, rises above the verdant valley of Eurotas. Historically, the medieval fortress town of Mystras gained prominence after the Fourth Crusade in 1204, when the Crusaders established the Latin Empire (1204-1261) and other states in the Byzantine lands they conquered. The Peloponnese region was occupied by the Frankish knights and became the Principality of Achaea under the Villehardouin family. William II of Villehardouin fortified Mystras and built the castle on the hilltop to subdue the unruly mountain dwellers of Taygetos and secure the defense of the fertile Lacedaemon. The castle had barely been completed when the Prince of Achaea, defeated by Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaeologus at the Battle of Pelagonia in 1259 and made prisoner, was forced to cede the three strongholds of Peloponnese, including Mystras, to the Byzantines as ransom. Mystras soon evolved into a major center of the Byzantine Empire, second only to the capital, Constantinople. It was here that Byzantine art and literature flourished for the last time before the spread of Ottoman conquests in the mid-15th century. This cultural flourishing, coupled with the revival of classical letters and philosophy, became known as the Palaeologan Renaissance. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz holds a press conference with a smile and a happy face expression after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The German Chancellor addresses the media with a statement and responds to questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz holds a press conference with a smile and a happy face expression after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The German Chancellor addresses the media with a statement and responds to questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz holds a press conference with a smile and a happy face expression after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The German Chancellor addresses the media with a statement and responds to questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz holds a press conference with a smile and a happy face expression after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The German Chancellor addresses the media with a statement and responds to questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz holds a press conference with a smile and a happy face expression after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The German Chancellor addresses the media with a statement and responds to questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz holds a press conference with a smile and a happy face expression after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The German Chancellor addresses the media with a statement and responds to questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz holds a press conference with a smile and a happy face expression after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The German Chancellor addresses the media with a statement and responds to questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz holds a press conference with a smile and a happy face expression after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The German Chancellor addresses the media with a statement and responds to questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz holds a press conference with a smile and a happy face expression after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The German Chancellor addresses the media with a statement and responds to questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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General View Of White House
Outside the White House, a President Trump impersonator makes is seen near the White House in Washington, DC, on March 27, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Thomas/NurPhoto) -
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 13, 2019 - Omo River's valley, southwestern Ethiopia: Semi naked Dessenech women relax after their Ancestor worship which is an important part of their belief system. Rituals and ceremonies are often dedicated to honoring ancestors and ensuring the prosperity of the community. Dessenech tribe is a Nilotic ethnic group living near the border between Ethiopia and Kenya. They are known for their unique way of life, which is deeply connected to the river and their environment. Like many Nilotic groups, they have a strong animistic belief system. They believe in a connection between the natural world and the spiritual realm, often seeing their cattle, land, and environment as sacred. The Dessenech believe in living without calculations, free from counting ages, numbers, animals, deaths, or even the seasons of rain and drought. They embrace a life that is focused on the present moment, feeling unburdened and alive. They traditionally practice pastoralism, herding cattle, goats, and sheep. They also engage in some agriculture, growing crops like millet and sorghum, though their environment can be challenging for farming. Fishing is also a significant activity, particularly because of their proximity to the Omo River and Lake Turkana. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 11, 2019: Turmi, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: hairdresser's salon in Dimeka market. Tuesdays and Saturdays are market days in Dimeka, which is one of the most colorful markets in the area and is the "shopping mall' for many tribes, including Hamer, Benna and Karo. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson holds a press conference after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The Swedish PM addresses the media with a statement and responds questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson holds a press conference after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The Swedish PM addresses the media with a statement and responds questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson holds a press conference after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The Swedish PM addresses the media with a statement and responds questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson holds a press conference after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and head of states meeting. The Swedish PM addresses the media with a statement and responds questions from journalists before the end of the briefing. Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
President of the European Council Antonio Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen hold a joint press conference after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and heads of states meeting in Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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European Council Summit In Brussels
President of the European Council Antonio Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen hold a joint press conference after the end of the European Council Summit, the EU leaders and heads of states meeting in Brussels, Belgium on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) -
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International Day Of Happiness 2025 In Kashmir
A college girl looks at a poster that reads ''One Smile One Candy'' during the International Day of Happiness 2025 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on March 20, 2025. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto) -
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International Day Of Happiness 2025 In Kashmir
A college girl draws a smile on a balloon during the International Day of Happiness 2025 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on March 20, 2025. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto) -
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade In New York City
A member of the NYPD Emerald Society smiles for a photo while marching during the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York, United States, on March 17, 2025. The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade turns fashionable Fifth Avenue green in the world's largest Irish heritage celebration. (Photo by Gordon Donovan/NurPhoto) -
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News conference of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy smiles during a news conference, Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 12, 2025. (Photo by Kirill Chubotin/Ukrinform/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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