Europe's Largest Solar Station Powers Up — In Ukraine?
With solar panels spread over almost 400 acres (160 hectares), a solar power facility in Ukraine began producing power on Monday, aiming to power 20,000 houses with electricity.
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Norway Village Basks in Winter Sun for the First Time Using Giant Mirrors
Residents of a remote village nestled in a steep-sided valley in southern Norway are about to enjoy winter sunlight for the first time ever thanks to giant mirrors. The tall mountains that surround the village of Rjukan are high enough to deprive its 3,500 inhabitants of direct sunlight for six months a year.
Air Conditioners Not Needed in Helsinki With Huge New Underground Reservoir
Helsinki, Finland is pioneering a huge cooling system that will use cold water from its lakes instead of electricity-powered air conditioning.
Croatia Celebrates Entry to the European Union
Fireworks lit the sky and festive crowds gathered on the streets to mark Croatia's entry into the European Union, a major milestone some 20 years after the country won independence in a bloody civil war. As the 28th EU member state, Croatia's achievement seems historic because the small Balkan nation of 4.2 million endured years of attacks after declaring independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991.
Billionaire Offers to Buy Island for Refugees Pouring into Europe
An Egyptian billionaire wants to buy an island in the Mediterranean and create jobs there for up to 200,000 refugees.
Five Percent of Iceland's Population Volunteer to Take in Syrian Refugees
When their government offered to only take in 50 refugees,16,000 Icelanders stepped up and volunteered to host individuals and families in their homes.
Middle-Agers Are Fending Off Dementia With Healthy Living: Study
A new UK study suggests that a drop in the rate of dementia for people over 65 is likely due to healthier lifestyles in middle age.
Americans and Briton Who Thwarted Train Attack Receive Legion of Honor
Three Americans and a Briton who tackled a gunman on a high speed train have been given France's highest award, the Legion of Honor. A Frenchman is also honored.
Record Number of Tourists Flocking to Greece Provide Needed Cash
Despite the economic crisis in Greece–or perhaps because of it, in a show of support–millions of tourists are flocking to Athens providing a needed boost.
Grandparents Convert House Into "Safe School" for Bullied Students
Three years ago, Fred and Vivian Morgan turned their 10-bedroom home into a private school to give bullied kids a safe place to learn and heal.
Turkish Tech Firm Does Something Epic With $27 Million From Its Sale
Sometimes, hard work really does pay off. For a group 100 loyal employees at a recently sold Turkish Tech company, it resulted in the surprise of their lives.
Outdoor Cinema for the Homeless Offers Great Escape in Films
A charity is treating one city's homeless population to movie nights this summer. They were served a meal and helped choose the film for the next screening.
Crowdfunding a Greek Bailout, Englishman Raises Quarter Million Euro
Donate cash and get Greek goods in return – that's the idea behind one Englishman's effort to help Greece during its economic crisis.
'Playgrounds' Designed for Seniors Help Keep Them Active, Sharp
Playgrounds built for seniors are helping older folks in Spain stay physically and socially active, and mentally sharp. Now, 50 are set to be built in the US.
Green Light for Meningitis Vaccine That Could Save Lives of Countless Children
One of Britain's most feared diseases - which kills or maims hundreds of children every year - could be virtually eliminated after the first-ever meningitis B vaccine was approved by European regulators. The new vaccine, called Bexsero, is the most significant breakthrough against meningitis in three decades
Italian Ingenuity: Europe's First Zero Waste Town
Capannori, a rural town in the Italian province of Lucca, in Tuscany, boasts a proud history. Six years ago, it became a trendsetter and leader, not just in Italy but throughout all of Europe, as the continent's first Zero Waste town. Today, about 3.5 million Italian citizens carefully separate their waste into colored bags before leaving them on their doorsteps for collection. The movement has spread further, too, to other European countries.
IKEA Pledges Over a Billion Dollars to Help Slow Climate Change
IKEA will spend $1Bil in the next five years to run all its buildings on 100% renewable energy, and help poor countries hardest hit by climate change.
'Drones for Good' Offers Flying Ambulance Toolkit
Every year a million people suffer from cardiac arrest in Europe and face a mere 8% survival rate due to slow response times of emergency services. Alec Momont seeks to improve existing emergency infrastructure with a network of drones capable of saving lives. His drone can speed to a location within 1 minute, when it would take an ambulance ten.
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