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This Group Is Dedicated To Things That Only Happen In Europe, Here Are 50 Of The Most Interesting Ones

This Group Is Dedicated To Things That Only Happen In Europe, Here Are 50 Of The Most Interesting Ones

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Picture 746 million people living in 50 (+6) countries, speaking 24 (official) languages in a continent that stretches 3,930,000 sq mi. Yep, we’re talking Europe. The precious land of long history, incredible culture, countless destinations, and people, the majority of whom are bilinguals.
But in order to really get the European lifestyle and all the quirks that come with it, you have to step outside the tourist comfort zone. Luckily, there’s a whole subreddit dedicated entirely to all things European, so we can get a better glimpse of the sung “old world.”
With a whopping 2.9M members, r/Europe has a collection of some of the most interesting things that happen here. Be sure to upvote your favorite posts!

#1 A Bridge For Wildlife To Cross The Road In Veluwe, The Netherlands

A Bridge For Wildlife To Cross The Road In Veluwe, The Netherlands
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#2 In Poland, We Are Slowly Getting Rid Of Advertisements And Billboards Madness

In Poland, We Are Slowly Getting Rid Of Advertisements And Billboards Madness
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#3 Medieval House Built In 1509 In Argentan, Orne, France

Medieval House Built In 1509 In Argentan, Orne, France
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It’s one thing to see the old European countries, their tiny streets and delicious movies on a TV screen, and another if you actually spend some more time there. It takes time to uncover any country, and we are speaking 50 (6+) crammed in one continent!

#4 Today 20 Years Ago At The Strike Of Midnight, The Mayor Of Amsterdam Married 4 Gay Couples As The Netherlands Became The First Country In The World To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage

Today 20 Years Ago At The Strike Of Midnight, The Mayor Of Amsterdam Married 4 Gay Couples As The Netherlands Became The First Country In The World To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
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#5 Belarus People React To Lukashenko's Prohibition Of Pro-Democratic Flags

Belarus People React To Lukashenko's Prohibition Of Pro-Democratic Flags
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#6 London, UK

London, UK
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One family of five who call themselves ‘wanderlusters' have been travelling the whole world as they are focused on adventure and travel to all of their bucket list destinations. “We are a family of five, Jolene (Mum), Andrzej (Dad), Katie-Lee, Lily Anabella and Avalee-Rose (our three daughters),” they told us. The family shares their journeys on their Wanderlust Storytellers blog that brings enthusiasm and excitement back to family-focused travel.

With so much hands-on experience and knowledge of various cultures, Bored Panda reached out to them to share their impressions of Europe and how it differs from all the other corners of the world they’ve visited. “Europe is a world in itself, full of culture, music and friendly people,” they said and added that “It is filled to the brim with history, delicious food, fascinating architecture and extraordinary sight-seeing.”

#7 She (Sanna Marin) Is The New 34 Years Old Prime Minister Of Finland

She (Sanna Marin) Is The New 34 Years Old Prime Minister Of Finland
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#8 Polish Women Fighting For Their Rights!

Polish Women Fighting For Their Rights!
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#9 In Wroclaw, Poland Each Cathedral And Even The Rivers Have A Tactile Model Nearby For Blind People To See Them Too

In Wroclaw, Poland Each Cathedral And Even The Rivers Have A Tactile Model Nearby For Blind People To See Them Too
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Moreover, what’s unique about the old continent is that “Europe is a destination where one can travel through a number of countries in one day, speak and listen to all different languages, immerse in tons of attractions and get to experience the local way of life with ease.”

#10 The Sentiment In Scotland Is One I Fully Agree With

The Sentiment In Scotland Is One I Fully Agree With
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#11 Tesco In Slovakia Opened With Empty Shelves. They Wanted To Show Their Customers How It Would Look Like If All Bees And Butterflies Would Become Extinct

Tesco In Slovakia Opened With Empty Shelves. They Wanted To Show Their Customers How It Would Look Like If All Bees And Butterflies Would Become Extinct
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#12 Trinity College In Dublin, Ireland

Trinity College In Dublin, Ireland
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#13 The Devil's Bridge (Rakotzbrücke) In Kromlau, Germany

The Devil's Bridge (Rakotzbrücke) In Kromlau, Germany
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Wanderluster dad Andrzej Ejmont said that what he loves about Europe the most “is the ability to take a number of amazing road trips, eat a vast variety of food, get to meet and become one of the locals, and that all of the European countries are within a skip and a hop.”

#14 The True Heroes Of Greece At This Moment. Firefighters Sleep Exhausted After An Intense Night Fighting The Biggest Wildfire Of Attica In Decades

The True Heroes Of Greece At This Moment. Firefighters Sleep Exhausted After An Intense Night Fighting The Biggest Wildfire Of Attica In Decades
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#15 Utrecht, The Netherlands

Utrecht, The Netherlands
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#16 Merkel Calling Out Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov For Wearing Mask Wrong

Merkel Calling Out Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov For Wearing Mask Wrong
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#17 The Netherlands Looks Like An Old Master’s Painting This Weekend

The Netherlands Looks Like An Old Master’s Painting This Weekend
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If you’re thinking of traveling Europe, Andrzej recommends checking it out by car. “This way you are in charge of your itinerary and you can venture out to see the 'back streets' of each country and at your own pace,” he said. Moreover, “The beauty of Europe can be found in some of the most unexpected places. And then you can truly be amazed,” he concluded.

#18 Vilnius Has Put Up A Statue That Offers A “Portal” To The Polish City Of Lublin, Allowing People To See Each Other In Real Time

Vilnius Has Put Up A Statue That Offers A “Portal” To The Polish City Of Lublin, Allowing People To See Each Other In Real Time
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#19 Blood Moon In This Morning. Finland

Blood Moon In This Morning. Finland
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#20 The Statue Of Jakub Wejher, The Founder Of A Polish Town Wejherowo, Looks Like Darth Vader When It's Snowing

The Statue Of Jakub Wejher, The Founder Of A Polish Town Wejherowo, Looks Like Darth Vader When It's Snowing
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Three decades after the fall of communism, the European Union, which stands at the heart of modern Europe, gets mostly favorable marks from the countries surveyed. Across the 14 EU member countries surveyed by Pew Research Center, a median of 67% hold favorable views of the European Union while 31% have an unfavorable view.

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