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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 5, 2025. Zelkova trees lining a 500-meter street are lit up with about 480,000 LED lights, with about 2.5 million people expected to visit through Dec. 28.

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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 5, 2025. Zelkova trees lining a 500-meter street are lit up with about 480,000 LED lights, with about 2.5 million people expected to visit through Dec. 28.

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Xmas tree at Rockefeller Center

A 23-meter-tall Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Center in New York is illuminated with more than 50,000 LED lights on Dec. 3, 2025

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Illustration of Television Cameras - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration that shows television (Tele, chaine, presse, press, medias, media, influence) or radio cameras (camera) with LED lights on ready to film and interview politicians in the room of the four (4) columns before a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly ( Assemblee Nationale ) ( Palais Bourbon ), France's lower house parliament ( Parlement ), in Paris, on October 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration of Television Cameras - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration that shows television (Tele, chaine, presse, press, medias, media, influence) or radio cameras (camera) with LED lights on ready to film and interview politicians in the room of the four (4) columns before a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly ( Assemblee Nationale ) ( Palais Bourbon ), France's lower house parliament ( Parlement ), in Paris, on October 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration of Television Cameras - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration that shows television (Tele, chaine, presse, press, medias, media, influence) or radio cameras (camera) with LED lights on ready to film and interview politicians in the room of the four (4) columns before a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly ( Assemblee Nationale ) ( Palais Bourbon ), France's lower house parliament ( Parlement ), in Paris, on October 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration of Television Cameras - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration that shows television (Tele, chaine, presse, press, medias, media, influence) or radio cameras (camera) with LED lights on ready to film and interview politicians in the room of the four (4) columns before a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly ( Assemblee Nationale ) ( Palais Bourbon ), France's lower house parliament ( Parlement ), in Paris, on October 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration of Television Cameras - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration that shows television (Tele, chaine, presse, press, medias, media, influence) or radio cameras (camera) with LED lights on ready to film and interview politicians in the room of the four (4) columns before a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly ( Assemblee Nationale ) ( Palais Bourbon ), France's lower house parliament ( Parlement ), in Paris, on October 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (C), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (R) and outgoing government's spokesperson Aurore Berg? (L), lights a candle during his visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza,

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UK: Northern Lights Dazzle Across Country After Solar Storm

The Northern Lights lit up skies across the UK on Monday night September 1, from Scotland to Kent, following a strong solar storm, with another display possible Tuesday.

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US: Queens Traffic Lights Out After Severe Thunderstorm Batters NYC

A severe thunderstorm struck New York City on Thursday, June 19, bringing strong winds that uprooted trees and toppled power poles. The storm also caused flooding in streets and led to power outages in some areas. This video shows traffic lights out in Ozone Park, Queens, leading to traffic jam.

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Xmas tree at Rockefeller Center

NEW YORK, United States, Dec. 5 Kyodo - A 22-meter-tall Christmas tree is illuminated with more than 50,000 LED lights on Dec. 4, 2024, as a tree-lighting ceremony is held the same day at the Rockefeller Center in New York. (Kyodo)

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Kyiv sparkles at night during holiday season

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Star-shaped LED lights decorate the arch at the Kyiv Passage, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv sparkles at night during holiday season

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Star-shaped LED lights decorate the arch at the Kyiv Passage, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Illumination event in Tokyo

A tree-lined street in Tokyo's Shibuya area is illuminated with about 600,000 blue LED lights on Dec. 22, 2024.

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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2024. Zelkova trees lining a 450-meter street are lit up with about 450,000 LED lights, with about 1.6 million people expected to visit through Dec. 25.

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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2024. Zelkova trees lining a 450-meter street are lit up with about 450,000 LED lights, with about 1.6 million people expected to visit through Dec. 25.

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Christmas lights illuminate Vigo - Spain

Christmas lights on the streets of Vigo, December 5, 2024, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia Spain. With more than 11.5 million LED lights decorating 450 streets and squares, Vigo has become one of the most impressive Christmas destinations in Spain. Every year, it adds new surprises such as the Vigo Christmas Forest at Porta do Sol or the Harry Potter Exhibition.On December, 2024, in Vigo, Spain. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas lights illuminate Vigo - Spain

Store window display with Christmas decorations in the streets of Vigo, on December 5, 2024, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia Spain. With more than 11.5 million LED lights decorating 450 streets and squares, Vigo has become one of the most impressive Christmas destinations in Spain. Every year, it adds new surprises such as the Vigo Christmas Forest at Porta do Sol or the Harry Potter Exhibition.On December, 2024, in Vigo, Spain. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas lights illuminate Vigo - Spain

Christmas lights on the streets of Vigo, December 5, 2024, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia Spain. With more than 11.5 million LED lights decorating 450 streets and squares, Vigo has become one of the most impressive Christmas destinations in Spain. Every year, it adds new surprises such as the Vigo Christmas Forest at Porta do Sol or the Harry Potter Exhibition.On December, 2024, in Vigo, Spain. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas lights illuminate Vigo - Spain

Christmas lights on the streets of Vigo, December 5, 2024, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia Spain. With more than 11.5 million LED lights decorating 450 streets and squares, Vigo has become one of the most impressive Christmas destinations in Spain. Every year, it adds new surprises such as the Vigo Christmas Forest at Porta do Sol or the Harry Potter Exhibition.On December, 2024, in Vigo, Spain. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas lights illuminate Vigo - Spain

Christmas lights on the streets of Vigo, December 5, 2024, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia Spain. With more than 11.5 million LED lights decorating 450 streets and squares, Vigo has become one of the most impressive Christmas destinations in Spain. Every year, it adds new surprises such as the Vigo Christmas Forest at Porta do Sol or the Harry Potter Exhibition.On December, 2024, in Vigo, Spain. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas lights illuminate Vigo - Spain

The moon with reflections of Christmas lights, on December 5, 2024, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia Spain. With more than 11.5 million LED lights decorating 450 streets and squares, Vigo has become one of the most impressive Christmas destinations in Spain. Every year, it adds new surprises such as the Vigo Christmas Forest at Porta do Sol or the Harry Potter Exhibition.On December, 2024, in Vigo, Spain. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas lights illuminate Vigo - Spain

Christmas lights on the streets of Vigo, December 5, 2024, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia Spain. With more than 11.5 million LED lights decorating 450 streets and squares, Vigo has become one of the most impressive Christmas destinations in Spain. Every year, it adds new surprises such as the Vigo Christmas Forest at Porta do Sol or the Harry Potter Exhibition.On December, 2024, in Vigo, Spain. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas lights illuminate Vigo - Spain

The moon with reflections of Christmas lights, on December 5, 2024, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia Spain. With more than 11.5 million LED lights decorating 450 streets and squares, Vigo has become one of the most impressive Christmas destinations in Spain. Every year, it adds new surprises such as the Vigo Christmas Forest at Porta do Sol or the Harry Potter Exhibition.On December, 2024, in Vigo, Spain. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xmas tree at Rockefeller Center

A 22-meter-tall Christmas tree is illuminated with more than 50,000 LED lights on Dec. 4, 2024, as a tree-lighting ceremony is held the same day at the Rockefeller Center in New York.

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Xmas tree at Rockefeller Center

A 22-meter-tall Christmas tree is illuminated with more than 50,000 LED lights on Dec. 4, 2024, as a tree-lighting ceremony is held the same day at the Rockefeller Center in New York.

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Giant Xmas tree in northern Japan

A 20-meter-tall Christmas tree is illuminated with about 150,000 LED lights in Hakodate on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 30, 2024.

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Giant Xmas tree in northern Japan

A 20-meter-tall Christmas tree is illuminated with about 150,000 LED lights in Hakodate on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 30, 2024.

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Faith & Freedom Coalition Road to Majority - Washington

Ex-President and convicted felon Donald Trump is illuminated by asynchronous LED stage lights prior to speaking at the annual Road to Majority conference in Washington, DC, June 22, 2024. The conference host, Faith and Freedom Coalition, advocates for incorporation of Christianity in American government. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Release The Hostages Protest - Tel Aviv

An Israeli lights a candle in a memorial set up for the hostages taken by Hamas in Hamedina Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 12, 2024. Demonstrations led by the relatives and friends of the hostages have continued to put pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to accept the proposed truce and return of the hostages held by Hamas. Despite the growing pressure and calls by Israeli allies like the United States, Netanyahu has persisted in launching a military operation in Rafah, Gaza Strip. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions Celebrate Opening Of Hindu Temple - India

Lights illuminate on the occasion of consecration ceremony of a temple of Hindu deity Ram in Ayodhya, at Holy Lake of Pushkar, India on January 22, 2024. Many people in India celebrated after Prime Minister led the consecration of a controversial, unfinished temple in the holy city of Ayodhya. But critics say he's done it with an eye to upcoming elections. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions Celebrate Opening Of Hindu Temple - India

Lights illuminate on the occasion of consecration ceremony of a temple of Hindu deity Ram in Ayodhya, at Holy Lake of Pushkar, India on January 22, 2024. Many people in India celebrated after Prime Minister led the consecration of a controversial, unfinished temple in the holy city of Ayodhya. But critics say he's done it with an eye to upcoming elections. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions Celebrate Opening Of Hindu Temple - India

Lights illuminate on the occasion of consecration ceremony of a temple of Hindu deity Ram in Ayodhya, at Holy Lake of Pushkar, India on January 22, 2024. Many people in India celebrated after Prime Minister led the consecration of a controversial, unfinished temple in the holy city of Ayodhya. But critics say he's done it with an eye to upcoming elections. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions Celebrate Opening Of Hindu Temple - India

Lights illuminate on the occasion of consecration ceremony of a temple of Hindu deity Ram in Ayodhya, at Holy Lake of Pushkar, India on January 22, 2024. Many people in India celebrated after Prime Minister led the consecration of a controversial, unfinished temple in the holy city of Ayodhya. But critics say he's done it with an eye to upcoming elections. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions Celebrate Opening Of Hindu Temple - India

Lights illuminate on the occasion of consecration ceremony of a temple of Hindu deity Ram in Ayodhya, at Holy Lake of Pushkar, India on January 22, 2024. Many people in India celebrated after Prime Minister led the consecration of a controversial, unfinished temple in the holy city of Ayodhya. But critics say he's done it with an eye to upcoming elections. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Smart Road in Põlva city

Põlva, 09.01.2024. Põlva's 2.5-kilometer stretch of Smart Road was built with the aim of increasing road safety and piloting an intracity average speed measurement system combined with a smart pedestrian crosswalk solution where crosswalks detect pedestrians and alert drivers with LED lights. Variable message signs were also installed at both ends of the smart road, providing drivers with real-time feedback about their driving speeds. The project in Põlva marks the first implementation of such a comprehensive solution worldwide. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Smart Road in Põlva city

Põlva, 09.01.2024. Põlva's 2.5-kilometer stretch of Smart Road was built with the aim of increasing road safety and piloting an intracity average speed measurement system combined with a smart pedestrian crosswalk solution where crosswalks detect pedestrians and alert drivers with LED lights. Variable message signs were also installed at both ends of the smart road, providing drivers with real-time feedback about their driving speeds. The project in Põlva marks the first implementation of such a comprehensive solution worldwide. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Smart Road in Põlva city

Põlva, 09.01.2024. Põlva's 2.5-kilometer stretch of Smart Road was built with the aim of increasing road safety and piloting an intracity average speed measurement system combined with a smart pedestrian crosswalk solution where crosswalks detect pedestrians and alert drivers with LED lights. Variable message signs were also installed at both ends of the smart road, providing drivers with real-time feedback about their driving speeds. The project in Põlva marks the first implementation of such a comprehensive solution worldwide. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Smart Road in Põlva city

Põlva, 09.01.2024. Põlva's 2.5-kilometer stretch of Smart Road was built with the aim of increasing road safety and piloting an intracity average speed measurement system combined with a smart pedestrian crosswalk solution where crosswalks detect pedestrians and alert drivers with LED lights. Variable message signs were also installed at both ends of the smart road, providing drivers with real-time feedback about their driving speeds. The project in Põlva marks the first implementation of such a comprehensive solution worldwide. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Smart Road in Põlva city

Põlva, 09.01.2024. Põlva's 2.5-kilometer stretch of Smart Road was built with the aim of increasing road safety and piloting an intracity average speed measurement system combined with a smart pedestrian crosswalk solution where crosswalks detect pedestrians and alert drivers with LED lights. Variable message signs were also installed at both ends of the smart road, providing drivers with real-time feedback about their driving speeds. The project in Põlva marks the first implementation of such a comprehensive solution worldwide. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Smart Road in Põlva city

Põlva, 09.01.2024. Põlva's 2.5-kilometer stretch of Smart Road was built with the aim of increasing road safety and piloting an intracity average speed measurement system combined with a smart pedestrian crosswalk solution where crosswalks detect pedestrians and alert drivers with LED lights. Variable message signs were also installed at both ends of the smart road, providing drivers with real-time feedback about their driving speeds. The project in Põlva marks the first implementation of such a comprehensive solution worldwide. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Smart Road in Põlva city

Põlva, 09.01.2024. Põlva's 2.5-kilometer stretch of Smart Road was built with the aim of increasing road safety and piloting an intracity average speed measurement system combined with a smart pedestrian crosswalk solution where crosswalks detect pedestrians and alert drivers with LED lights. Variable message signs were also installed at both ends of the smart road, providing drivers with real-time feedback about their driving speeds. The project in Põlva marks the first implementation of such a comprehensive solution worldwide. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Illumination event in Tokyo

A tree-lined street in Tokyo's Shibuya area is illuminated with about 770,000 blue LED lights on Dec. 21, 2023.

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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 8, 2023. Zelkova trees lining a 500-meter street are lit up with about 500,000 LED lights, with about 2.4 million people expected to visit through Dec. 25.

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London gears up for festive season

STORY: London gears up for festive season SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of festival decorations on the streets of London STORYLINE: As Christmas is approaching, London has already been gearing up for the festive season with streets and squares adorned with Christmas decorations. To raise public awareness of climate change, some of London's landmark shopping destinations recycled last year's displays. To save energy, the lights will shine for a slightly shorter duration each day this year. According to the local council, the lights use LED lightbulbs made from recycled polymer. That will save 75 percent of energy than standard lightbulbs. Christmas lights across the city tend to glisten until January 6. During the festive season, various Christmas-themed activities will be held across London, including Christmas markets, workshops, concerts, and the world-famous Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. Xinhua

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Giant Xmas tree in northern Japan

A 20-meter-tall Christmas tree is illuminated with about 150,000 LED lights in Hakodate on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Dec. 1, 2023.

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Giant Xmas tree in northern Japan

A 20-meter-tall Christmas tree is illuminated with about 150,000 LED lights in Hakodate on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Dec. 1, 2023.

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Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in Athens

STORY: Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in Athens SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the lighting ceremony of the Christmas tree in Athens 2. SOUNDBTIE 1 (Greek): KOSTAS BAKOYANNIS, Mayor of Athens 3. various of the lighting ceremony of the Christmas tree in Athens 4. SOUNDBTIE 2 (Greek): CHRISANNA, Tourist from Cyprus 5. SOUNDBTIE 3 (Greek): CHRISO, Tourist from Cyprus 6. various of the lighting ceremony of the Christmas tree in Athens STORYLINE: A Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held in Athens on Thursday, kicking off the festive season celebration events. Mayor of Athens Kostas Bakoyannis gave the signal for the illumination of a 17-meter natural tree which stands on Syntagma Square in front of the Greek parliament with 24,000 LED lights. SOUNDBTIE 1 (Greek): KOSTAS BAKOYANNIS, Mayor of Athens "One wish, health and love! Christmas is a celebration in particular for the children. Wishing them the

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Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Parisians riding their bikes Rue de Rivoli in Paris during the evening rush hour in Paris, France on Sept 7, 2023. Paris mayor Anne hidalgo pledged to make the City of Lights 100 percent bikeable by 2026 An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to thousands people pedaling daily with traffic jam on cycling lanes during rush hours. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM