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  • Beauty From Chaos
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    Beauty From Chaos
    Appearing within the boundless darkness of space, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescopevïs snapshot of NGC 34 looks more like an otherworldly, bioluminescent creature from the deep oceans than a galaxy. Lying in the constellation Cetus (The Sea Monster), the galaxyvïs outer region appears almost translucent, pinpricked with stars and strange wispy tendrils. The main cause for this galaxyvïs odd appearance lies in its past. If we were able to reverse time by a few million years, we would see two beautiful spiral galaxies on a direct collision course. When these galaxies collided into one another, their intricate patterns and spiral arms were permanently disturbed. This image shows the galaxy's bright centre, a result of this merging event that has created a burst of new star formation and lit up the surrounding gas. As the galaxies continue to intertwine and become one, NGC 34vïs shape will become more like that of an peculiar galaxy, devoid of any distinct shape.vä In the vastness of space, collisions between galaxies are quite rare events, but they can be numerous in mega-clusters containing hundreds or even thousands of galaxies.

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  • KDays 2025 Festival - Day Six
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    KDays 2025 Festival - Day Six
    EDMONTON, CANADA – JULY 23:
    A play area filled with hundreds of LEGO pieces invites kids to create and explore on Day Six of the K-Days summer festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 23, 2025. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Woman Observing Water Fountain At Lake
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    Woman Observing Water Fountain At Lake
    A woman in a light dress and headscarf stands at a railing looking over Lake Constance with a water fountain in view in Friedrichshafen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, on July 5, 2025. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Stockholm
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    Daily Life In Stockholm
    Two pedestrians walk beneath a modern glass and steel structure with geometric reflections in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Hikers Passing A Traditional Bavarian Wooden House
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    Hikers Passing A Traditional Bavarian Wooden House
    Hikers walk past a traditional wooden house with flower decorations during a summer hike at Ferchensee in Mittenwald, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on August 31, 2024. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Man Standing And Woman Sitting By The Lake At Sunset
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    Man Standing And Woman Sitting By The Lake At Sunset
    A man stands gazing across the calm evening water while a woman sits on the stones with her bag at Lake Starnberg, Starnberger See, in Starnberg, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on July 1, 2025. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
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    Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
    EDMONTON, CANADA – JULY 1:
    An adult Canada Goose keeps a watchful eye on its seven-week-old goslings as they explore the grassy edges of a city park pond in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 1, 2025.
    The young birds, nearly the size of their parent, are entering the fledging stage, growing flight feathers and testing their wings in preparation for their first flight. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
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    Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
    EDMONTON, CANADA – JULY 1:
    An adult Canada Goose keeps a watchful eye on its seven-week-old goslings as they explore the grassy edges of a city park pond in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 1, 2025.
    The young birds, nearly the size of their parent, are entering the fledging stage, growing flight feathers and testing their wings in preparation for their first flight. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
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    Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
    EDMONTON, CANADA – JULY 1:
    An adult Canada Goose keeps a watchful eye on its seven-week-old goslings as they explore the grassy edges of a city park pond in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 1, 2025.
    The young birds, nearly the size of their parent, are entering the fledging stage, growing flight feathers and testing their wings in preparation for their first flight. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
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    Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
    EDMONTON, CANADA – JULY 1:
    An adult Canada Goose keeps a watchful eye on its seven-week-old goslings as they explore the grassy edges of a city park pond in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 1, 2025.
    The young birds, nearly the size of their parent, are entering the fledging stage, growing flight feathers and testing their wings in preparation for their first flight. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
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    Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
    EDMONTON, CANADA – JULY 1:
    An adult Canada Goose keeps a watchful eye on its seven-week-old goslings as they explore the grassy edges of a city park pond in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 1, 2025.
    The young birds, nearly the size of their parent, are entering the fledging stage, growing flight feathers and testing their wings in preparation for their first flight. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
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    Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
    EDMONTON, CANADA – JULY 1:
    An adult Canada Goose keeps a watchful eye on its seven-week-old goslings as they explore the grassy edges of a city park pond in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 1, 2025.
    The young birds, nearly the size of their parent, are entering the fledging stage, growing flight feathers and testing their wings in preparation for their first flight. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
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    Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
    EDMONTON, CANADA – JULY 1:
    An adult Canada Goose keeps a watchful eye on its seven-week-old goslings as they explore the grassy edges of a city park pond in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 1, 2025.
    The young birds, nearly the size of their parent, are entering the fledging stage, growing flight feathers and testing their wings in preparation for their first flight. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
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    Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
    EDMONTON, CANADA – JULY 1:
    An adult Canada Goose keeps a watchful eye on its seven-week-old goslings as they explore the grassy edges of a city park pond in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 1, 2025.
    The young birds, nearly the size of their parent, are entering the fledging stage, growing flight feathers and testing their wings in preparation for their first flight. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
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    Edmonton Parks Host Growing Canada Goose Goslings
    EDMONTON, CANADA – JULY 1:
    An adult Canada Goose keeps a watchful eye on its seven-week-old goslings as they explore the grassy edges of a city park pond in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 1, 2025.
    The young birds, nearly the size of their parent, are entering the fledging stage, growing flight feathers and testing their wings in preparation for their first flight. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
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    Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
    Bees are seen inside a hive at the Bee Tourism Park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 19, 2025. The park offers visitors a hands-on educational experience about bees, honey production, and the crucial role bees play in the ecosystem. Guests can observe live bee activity through special viewing areas, learn about the bee life cycle, and explore the health benefits of natural honey. The park also serves as a conservation center and an eco-education destination in the Indonesian capital. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
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    Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
    Bees are seen inside a hive at the Bee Tourism Park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 19, 2025. The park offers visitors a hands-on educational experience about bees, honey production, and the crucial role bees play in the ecosystem. Guests can observe live bee activity through special viewing areas, learn about the bee life cycle, and explore the health benefits of natural honey. The park also serves as a conservation center and an eco-education destination in the Indonesian capital. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
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    Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
    Bees are seen inside a hive at the Bee Tourism Park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 19, 2025. The park offers visitors a hands-on educational experience about bees, honey production, and the crucial role bees play in the ecosystem. Guests can observe live bee activity through special viewing areas, learn about the bee life cycle, and explore the health benefits of natural honey. The park also serves as a conservation center and an eco-education destination in the Indonesian capital. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
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    Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
    Bees are seen inside a hive at the Bee Tourism Park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 19, 2025. The park offers visitors a hands-on educational experience about bees, honey production, and the crucial role bees play in the ecosystem. Guests can observe live bee activity through special viewing areas, learn about the bee life cycle, and explore the health benefits of natural honey. The park also serves as a conservation center and an eco-education destination in the Indonesian capital. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
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    Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
    Bees are seen inside a hive at the Bee Tourism Park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 19, 2025. The park offers visitors a hands-on educational experience about bees, honey production, and the crucial role bees play in the ecosystem. Guests can observe live bee activity through special viewing areas, learn about the bee life cycle, and explore the health benefits of natural honey. The park also serves as a conservation center and an eco-education destination in the Indonesian capital. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
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    Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
    Bees are seen inside a hive at the Bee Tourism Park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 19, 2025. The park offers visitors a hands-on educational experience about bees, honey production, and the crucial role bees play in the ecosystem. Guests can observe live bee activity through special viewing areas, learn about the bee life cycle, and explore the health benefits of natural honey. The park also serves as a conservation center and an eco-education destination in the Indonesian capital. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
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    Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
    Bees are seen inside a hive at the Bee Tourism Park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 19, 2025. The park offers visitors a hands-on educational experience about bees, honey production, and the crucial role bees play in the ecosystem. Guests can observe live bee activity through special viewing areas, learn about the bee life cycle, and explore the health benefits of natural honey. The park also serves as a conservation center and an eco-education destination in the Indonesian capital. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
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    Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
    Bees are seen inside a hive at the Bee Tourism Park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 19, 2025. The park offers visitors a hands-on educational experience about bees, honey production, and the crucial role bees play in the ecosystem. Guests can observe live bee activity through special viewing areas, learn about the bee life cycle, and explore the health benefits of natural honey. The park also serves as a conservation center and an eco-education destination in the Indonesian capital. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
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    Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
    Bees are seen inside a hive at the Bee Tourism Park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 19, 2025. The park offers visitors a hands-on educational experience about bees, honey production, and the crucial role bees play in the ecosystem. Guests can observe live bee activity through special viewing areas, learn about the bee life cycle, and explore the health benefits of natural honey. The park also serves as a conservation center and an eco-education destination in the Indonesian capital. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
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    Bee Tourism Park In Jakarta, Indonesia
    Bees are seen inside a hive at the Bee Tourism Park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 19, 2025. The park offers visitors a hands-on educational experience about bees, honey production, and the crucial role bees play in the ecosystem. Guests can observe live bee activity through special viewing areas, learn about the bee life cycle, and explore the health benefits of natural honey. The park also serves as a conservation center and an eco-education destination in the Indonesian capital. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Woman Picking Wildflowers In Summer Meadow
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    Woman Picking Wildflowers In Summer Meadow
    A woman with a backpack and shopping bag picks wildflowers in a lush summer meadow in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany, on July 22, 2021. The surrounding vegetation includes a variety of blooming yellow, white, and purple flowers on a bright, sunny day. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Banff
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    Daily Life In Banff
    BANFF, CANADA – MAY 20:
    A general view of the ticket office at the Banff Gondola, one of the top tourist attractions in Banff, Alberta, Canada, on May 20, 2025. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Banff
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    Daily Life In Banff
    BANFF, CANADA – MAY 20:
    Banff Upper Hot Springs, one of the top tourist attractions in Banff, Alberta, Canada, on May 20, 2025. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Prague
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    Daily Life In Prague
    An Asian tourist couple walks along a stone terrace path surrounded by greenery near Letna Park in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 12, 2025. The area offers scenic views and shaded walkways popular with visitors exploring the city's green spaces. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Travel Argentina
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    Travel Argentina
    March 20, 2024 - Patagonia, Argentina: The route is like life and the difficult things just have to be overcome. The good things often lie just around the next bend. Let's be grateful by acknowledging what we do have this moment, let's feel present, right here, right now. I am grateful for being in this uniquely beautiful country where I've connected with the dignity of the locals, their passion for life, for evolution, dance, the art of flirting all aspects of existence and for the openness this country has offered me as an opportunity in my life. Thank you Argentina! (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Travel Argentina
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    Travel Argentina
    March 22, 2024 - Ushuaia, Argentina: Women enjoys the floating excursion through the Beagle Channel and the lighthouse Les Eclaireurs. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Travel Argentina
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    Travel Argentina
    March 18, 2024 - Iguazu, Brazil, seen from Argentina: In Foz do Iguaçu National Park, the sound of the cascading water is overwhelming. There are moments like this moment, that I also call "the Click of my heart", when, far from what we call "civilization", that I feel in tune with abundance on every level—joy, trust, enthusiasm, a deep curiosity and gratitude in the face of this beauty, this miracle of our planet. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
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    Munich Police Informs Public About Any Police-related Issues And Prevention Topics
    On May 3, 2025, in Munich, Germany, the Munich police talk to residents about police-related issues and prevention topics at Marienplatz in front of the Munich city hall. The police also present insights into parts of their daily work. Historical and current police vehicles are shown. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
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    Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
    May 16, 2024 - Kalash Valley, Pakistan: The Kalash Valleys, located in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas, during the Spring Celebration. 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. 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. (Maro Kouri / Polaris)region's fragrance of grapes. Kalash culture still carries remnants of Greek influence, with traditions centered around ecstasy, love and poetry. During the three-day Spring festival "Joshi," the Kalash women, sing in their native language and perform traditional dances. They honor the Greek Goddess of hearth Hestia, known locally as "Gestak". The story highlights how, in one of the most Islamic countries, the women of this small community retain their freedom wearing their own traditional clothes, dancing and singing in the countryside areas, surrounded by men visitors from all over the country. The Kalash people need more support, especially in terms of healthcare, as the harsh winter snows isolate them from the rest of the world. The community struggles with limited resources, and many children suffer from respiratory diseases. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLAR
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
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    Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
    May 15, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: A young Kalash woman comes in ecstasy dancing all day till the sunset, during the 3 days Spring celebations named Joshi. Despite the strong influence of Islam in their region, the Kalash women of all ages, managed to retain their colorful traditional clothing, in contrast to the conservative attire worn by women in neighboring cities, such as the burqa. Their festive hats are adorned with feathers and aromatic branches, reminiscent of the plumes of Macedonian helmets. The sea shells in their attire remind them of their maritime origins. The number of the colored beads of their necklaces, indicates the degree of their economic status. Their hair is combed into five braids, where the main one, in the center of the head, has been braided since a young age and has never been cut. The next day all the women will sing a song to thank the walnut trees for their abundance of fruits. Furthermore, the young women of the Kalash, despite living in a conservative Muslim area, choose to study at nearby universities, pursuing subjects such as botany. Their goal is to stay close to their community while integrating the ancient wisdom of their tribe into their professional lives. The Kalash follow their own calendar, with the seasons determined by the Moon and the rhythms of Nature. Kalash women can marry the man they fall in love with. Women stand out for their beauty, they are proud, free with obvious sociability and active participation in the democratic processes of the Community. The Kalash Valleys are located in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas, where Spring Celebration is an annual event. 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. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

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