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Religious and community celebrations in the Balkans and EU

8 clusters · 328 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Religious celebrations mark Nativity of Mary in Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia

Religious and community festivities have been observed across Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, Montenegro, and other parts of Europe. In late July, the Croatian locality of Velika Mlaka held its annual

Religious and cultural community activities in Italy

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Catholic community groups hold summer formation and pilgrimage events in Italy

Various religious, cultural, and community activities have been reported across Italy. In late August, events included the restoration presentation of a 15th-century pastoral staff in Reggio Calabria, the appointment of

Fatal road accidents involving Polish citizens

4 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: A1 motorway accident kills four workers near Mykanów

Reports continue to emerge regarding several fatal and serious road accidents involving Polish citizens and occurring within Poland. In Hungary, a coach carrying Polish pilgrims crashed on the M3 highway near Mezokereszt

Vandalism of European Catholic pilgrimage sites

5 clusters · 192 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Međugorje vandalism suspect faces requested detention extension

In May 2024, two historic chapels at the UNESCO-listed Kalwaria Zebrzydowska sanctuary in Poland were defaced with satanic-style graffiti. The Bernardine nuns overseeing the shrine described the act as ‘an assault on our

Fatal Polish pilgrim bus accident in Hungary

4 clusters · 341 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Hungarian court denies release for Polish driver in fatal bus crash

A Polish pilgrim bus overturned on the M3 motorway near Mezőkeresztes, Hungary, during the night of August 15-16, 2026, resulting in 12 deaths and numerous injuries. The vehicle, operated by the company ‘Michael’, was tr