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World Cleanup day

20.09.2024, Tallinn. World Cleanup Day began in Estonia over a decade ago and since then its cooperative, voluntary and non-hierarchical formula, which may be second nature to Estonians, has been successfully exported to many countries with very different experiences. World Cleanup Day thus plays an important role in changing people's mindsets on waste management and contributes to the removal of municipal and other waste from the environment. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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World Cleanup day

20.09.2024, Tallinn. World Cleanup Day began in Estonia over a decade ago and since then its cooperative, voluntary and non-hierarchical formula, which may be second nature to Estonians, has been successfully exported to many countries with very different experiences. World Cleanup Day thus plays an important role in changing people's mindsets on waste management and contributes to the removal of municipal and other waste from the environment. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the façade of the Puerta del Príncipe of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. 20 JUNE 2024 José Ramón Hernando / Europa Press 06/19/2024 Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the façade of the Puerta del Príncipe of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. 20 JUNE 2024 José Ramón Hernando / Europa Press 06/19/2024 Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia greet the public before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Prince's Gate of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. 20 JUNE 2024 José Ramón Hernando / Europa Press 06/19/2024 Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

King Felipe VI greets the public before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Puerta del Príncipe of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. 20 JUNE 2024 José Ramón Hernando / Europa Press 06/19/2024 Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia greet the public before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Prince's Gate of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. 20 JUNE 2024 José Ramón Hernando / Europa Press 06/19/2024 Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia greet the public before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Prince's Gate of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. 20 JUNE 2024 José Ramón Hernando / Europa Press 06/19/2024 Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia greet the public before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Prince's Gate of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. 20 JUNE 2024 José Ramón Hernando / Europa Press 06/19/2024 Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

King Felipe VI greets the public before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Puerta del Príncipe of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. 20 JUNE 2024 José Ramón Hernando / Europa Press 06/19/2024 Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Queen Letizia waves before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Puerta del Príncipe of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia greet the public before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Prince's Gate of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Violinist Ara Malikian performs in the vicinity of the Royal Palace on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. 20 JUNE 2024 José Ramón Hernando 06/19/2024 Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia leave the Royal Palace after the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Prince's Gate of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia leave the Royal Palace after the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Prince's Gate of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia wave before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Prince's Gate of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia greet the public before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Prince's Gate of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Queen Letizia waves before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Puerta del Príncipe of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia wave before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Prince's Gate of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Violinist Ara Malikian performs in the vicinity of the Royal Palace on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia greet the public before the projection of a videomapping for the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of King Felipe VI, on the facade of the Prince's Gate of the Royal Palace on June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). On June 19, 2014, Felipe VI appeared before the Cortes at the proclamation ceremony with a speech of "exemplarity" that he has been developing in these ten years and whose objective was to recover the weakened image of the Crown, besieged a decade ago by scandals affecting both Don Juan Carlos and other members of the Royal Family. The ten years of Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's reign can be summarized in more than 160 trips outside Spain, more than 900 speeches and nearly 4,000 activities. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NEV makers move fast in China leveraging innovation, cooperation

STORY: NEV makers move fast in China leveraging innovation, cooperation SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: HEFEI/GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the NEV sector STORYLINE: Fierce competition has driven up technological innovation and industrial upgrading in China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, with auto brands revving up investment and seeking cooperation. In the first quarter of this year, China's NEV sales climbed 31.8 percent year on year to 2.09 million units, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Data from the association also showed that the country's NEV sales surged 37.9 percent year on year to about 9.5 million last year, compared with just 75,000 a decade ago. However, last year saw a survival battle among Chinese NEV makers, after the withdrawal of financial subsidies for NEVs that had been in place for 13 years. While traditional automakers from home and abroad are accelerating the electrifi

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan (front, 1st L) bids for fresh flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan (1st R) selects flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry,

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan works at a project site in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is the one committe

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan works at her workshop in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is the one committed

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan introduces her floral work on a livestream in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 26, 2023 shows a view of the Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the ind

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dealers bid for fresh flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan works at her workshop in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is the one committed

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan creates a floral work in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is the one committed

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan (L) discusses with her friends about floral works at her workshop in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitione

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan works at a project site in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is the one committe

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan appreciates floral works at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan selects flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan (L) introduces floral works at her workshop in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she

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Afghans still in sorrow of losing family members in U.S. bombardments

STORY: Afghans still in sorrow of losing family members in U.S. bombardments SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: ISMAEL KHIL, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Afghan villagers 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): SAYED AZIZ, Villager 3. various of Afghan village 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): HAJJI ESMATULLAH, Villager 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): MAWLAWI HABIBULLAH MUJAHID, Provincial head for information and culture STORYLINE: Years later, Afghan villagers still vividly remember the operations and bombardments conducted by the U.S. troops during their 20-year presence in the war-torn country. Sayed Aziz, a resident of eastern Wardak province, stays in a mud house in the ruined Ismael Khil village. Recalling the miserable time, he whispered with sorrow that one U.S. aerial strike had killed 10 people including eight of his brother Qari's family members more than a decade ago. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): SAYED AZIZ, Villager "Qari's children, wife and grandchildren

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Reform propels China's rural areas on path to modernization

STORY: Reform propels China's rural areas on path to modernization SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:58 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAN JINCHANG, Farmer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SONG CHANGBAO, Villager 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SONG GUANGHUA, Villager STORYLINE: Xiaogang Village Anhui, China Xiaogang Village is where China's rural reform began 45 years ago. In the past decade, an array of reform moves have provided further assurance to farmers here and helped accelerate farmland transfer and large-scale farming. In a major institutional innovation, China has allowed farmers to retain contract rights over their allotted farmland while transferring management rights if they lease the land to others. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAN JINCHANG, Farmer "This land of our village is managed by the Beidahuang Group for the building of a modern agricultural planting base, which is running very well. Villagers get a share of the r

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Iraq holds first provincial elections in a decade

STORY: Iraq holds first provincial elections in a decade SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:26 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iraqi citizens casting their votes in the provincial elections in Baghdad STORYLINE: Iraq on Monday held provincial elections in 15 of the country's 18 provinces after a 10-year hiatus over political differences. Voting began after 7:00 a.m. local time (0400 GMT) when 7,166 polling centers opened under tight security measures as Iraqis voted in Baghdad and other cities in all provinces excluding the three provinces of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region. According to figures from Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission, about 16 million people are eligible to vote in the provincial elections, including the security personnel and internally displaced persons who had cast their votes in early voting two days ago. On Saturday last week, the electoral commission said in a press conference that the turnout of early vot

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Michel And Sandu Visits Kyiv

Handout photo shows European and Ukrainian flags on display at the memorial to the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, who were killed during the mass Euromaidan protests, on the 10th anniversary of the start of Euromaidan protests, in downtown Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky, on November 21, 2023, linked historic pro-democracy protests in Kyiv one decade ago to the invasion of Ukraine, describing the demonstrations on Maidan square as the "first victory" of the war with Russia. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel And Sandu Visits Kyiv

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, First Lady Olena Zelenska together with the President of Moldova Maia Sandu visiting the memorial to the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, who were killed during the mass Euromaidan protests, on the 10th anniversary of the start of Euromaidan protests, in downtown Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky, on November 21, 2023, linked historic pro-democracy protests in Kyiv one decade ago to the invasion of Ukraine, describing the demonstrations on Maidan square as the "first victory" of the war with Russia. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel And Sandu Visits Kyiv

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, First Lady Olena Zelenska together with the President of Moldova Maia Sandu visiting the memorial to the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, who were killed during the mass Euromaidan protests, on the 10th anniversary of the start of Euromaidan protests, in downtown Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky, on November 21, 2023, linked historic pro-democracy protests in Kyiv one decade ago to the invasion of Ukraine, describing the demonstrations on Maidan square as the "first victory" of the war with Russia. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel And Sandu Visits Kyiv

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska visiting the memorial to the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, who were killed during the mass Euromaidan protests, on the 10th anniversary of the start of Euromaidan protests, in downtown Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky, on November 21, 2023, linked historic pro-democracy protests in Kyiv one decade ago to the invasion of Ukraine, describing the demonstrations on Maidan square as the "first victory" of the war with Russia. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel And Sandu Visits Kyiv

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, First Lady Olena Zelenska together with the President of Moldova Maia Sandu visiting the memorial to the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, who were killed during the mass Euromaidan protests, on the 10th anniversary of the start of Euromaidan protests, in downtown Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky, on November 21, 2023, linked historic pro-democracy protests in Kyiv one decade ago to the invasion of Ukraine, describing the demonstrations on Maidan square as the "first victory" of the war with Russia. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel And Sandu Visits Kyiv

Handout photo shows European and Ukrainian flags on display at the memorial to the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, who were killed during the mass Euromaidan protests, on the 10th anniversary of the start of Euromaidan protests, in downtown Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky, on November 21, 2023, linked historic pro-democracy protests in Kyiv one decade ago to the invasion of Ukraine, describing the demonstrations on Maidan square as the "first victory" of the war with Russia. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel And Sandu Visits Kyiv

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, First Lady Olena Zelenska together with the President of Moldova Maia Sandu visiting the memorial to the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, who were killed during the mass Euromaidan protests, on the 10th anniversary of the start of Euromaidan protests, in downtown Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky, on November 21, 2023, linked historic pro-democracy protests in Kyiv one decade ago to the invasion of Ukraine, describing the demonstrations on Maidan square as the "first victory" of the war with Russia. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel And Sandu Visits Kyiv

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, First Lady Olena Zelenska together with the President of Moldova Maia Sandu visiting the memorial to the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, who were killed during the mass Euromaidan protests, on the 10th anniversary of the start of Euromaidan protests, in downtown Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky, on November 21, 2023, linked historic pro-democracy protests in Kyiv one decade ago to the invasion of Ukraine, describing the demonstrations on Maidan square as the "first victory" of the war with Russia. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel And Sandu Visits Kyiv

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, First Lady Olena Zelenska together with the President of Moldova Maia Sandu visiting the memorial to the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, who were killed during the mass Euromaidan protests, on the 10th anniversary of the start of Euromaidan protests, in downtown Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky, on November 21, 2023, linked historic pro-democracy protests in Kyiv one decade ago to the invasion of Ukraine, describing the demonstrations on Maidan square as the "first victory" of the war with Russia. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel And Sandu Visits Kyiv

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, First Lady Olena Zelenska together with the President of Moldova Maia Sandu visiting the memorial to the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, who were killed during the mass Euromaidan protests, on the 10th anniversary of the start of Euromaidan protests, in downtown Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky, on November 21, 2023, linked historic pro-democracy protests in Kyiv one decade ago to the invasion of Ukraine, describing the demonstrations on Maidan square as the "first victory" of the war with Russia. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Uygur woman forges friendship, sees growing business in jade town in China's Henan

STORY: Uygur woman forges friendship, prospers in business in jade town in China's Henan DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:06 LOCATION: NANYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shifosi 2. SOUNDIBTE 1 (Chinese): AZATIGULI, Jade shop owner 3. SOUNDIBTE 2 (Chinese) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU XIAOQIANG, Master of Arts and Crafts in Henan Province STORYLINE: Shifosi, a town in China's Henan Province traditionally known for its jade business, is gaining a new reputation in the region for ethnic unity. In recent years, more than 1,000 ethnic Uygurs have settled here and made a living with the jade business. Azatiguli from Xinjiang has lived in Shifosi for over a decade and regarded this town as their second home long ago. She has found her love here, and worked her way up from being a laundry worker to becoming the owner of a jade shop. SOUNDIBTE 1 (Chinese): AZATIGULI, Jade shop owner "Today is the first day of opening, and there are many discounts. We are old friends, and you are my VI