Many European countries celebrate today the end of World War II in Europe. The day has many names – Day of Liberation in Norway, Victory in Europe Day in Czechia and just End of World War II in Germany, France and many other countries. The day is celebrated on May 9 in the countries of the former Soviet Union. It was the deadliest conflict in human history with an estimated 75 million – 80 million fatalities, most of them in the Soviet Union and China.
Members of the French Republican Guard ride horses up the Champs-Elysees avenue, with the Arc de Triomphe in background, during ceremonies marking the 78th anniversary of the victory against the Nazis and the end of the World War II in Europe, in Paris, Monday, May 8, 2023. Emmanuel Macron presides over ceremonies in Paris and Lyon celebrating victory over the Nazis and commemorating victims of the Holocaust and French resistance fighters in World War II.
THE CORONATION!!
It’s time once again for the amazing Eurovision Song Contest with its amazing over the top entries from every European nation (and a couple of others). Here’s one of the favorites. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWfbEFH9NvQ
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