Migratory birds

Migratory birds

Sangaste, 30.10.2025. A group of common swans gathers on an open field in Estonia, preparing for their long migration south. As the days grow shorter and colder, these elegant birds rest and feed before taking flight toward warmer regions in Europe. Their presence marks the changing of the seasons and the start of their remarkable journey. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Migratory birds

Migratory birds

Sangaste, 30.10.2025. A group of common swans gathers on an open field in Estonia, preparing for their long migration south. As the days grow shorter and colder, these elegant birds rest and feed before taking flight toward warmer regions in Europe. Their presence marks the changing of the seasons and the start of their remarkable journey. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Migratory birds

Migratory birds

Sangaste, 30.10.2025. A group of common swans gathers on an open field in Estonia, preparing for their long migration south. As the days grow shorter and colder, these elegant birds rest and feed before taking flight toward warmer regions in Europe. Their presence marks the changing of the seasons and the start of their remarkable journey. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

First snow in Tallinn

First snow in Tallinn

19.11.2024, Tallinn. Winter is coming as the days grow shorter, and the first snow blankets the earth. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

First snow in Tallinn

First snow in Tallinn

19.11.2024, Tallinn. Winter is coming as the days grow shorter, and the first snow blankets the earth. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

First snow in Tallinn

First snow in Tallinn

19.11.2024, Tallinn. Winter is coming as the days grow shorter, and the first snow blankets the earth. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

First snow in Tallinn

First snow in Tallinn

19.11.2024, Tallinn. Winter is coming as the days grow shorter, and the first snow blankets the earth. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

North China's Tianjin Port launches new route to South America

STORY: North China's Tianjin Port launches new route to South America SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cargo loading 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG QI, Manager of liner department of China Tianjin Ocean Shipping Agency Co., LTD 3. various of cargo loading STORYLINE: A new route linking South America and north China's Tianjin port was launched on Thursday. A fleet of 10 container ships has been put into service on this route to facilitate trade between China and South America. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG QI, Manager of liner department of China Tianjin Ocean Shipping Agency Co., LTD "With the new route, cargo from Chile or Peru could reach the Tianjin Port in 23 to 25 days, about seven to 10 days shorter compared to taking the previous route." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

Egypt buys Ukrainian wheat in international tender for shipment

STORY: Egypt buys Ukrainian wheat in international tender for shipment DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of Egypt's Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in Cairo 2. various of an Egyptian port 3. various of wheat STORYLINE: Egypt's state grain buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), said on Thursday it bought 120,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat in an international tender for shipment on April 15-25. The purchase came amid talks on the extension of the UN-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative, which expires Saturday. Russia has proposed that the deal, which allows grain shipments from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, should be renewed for just 60 days. Ukraine has rejected it. The deal has previously been renewed for 120 days and there are concerns that a shorter extension could cause logistical issues. Egypt, the world's largest wheat importer and the world's fourth corn importer, has been seeking new internationa

24 Solar Terms: Major Snow

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Major Snow DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ink paintings STORYLINE: Major Snow, also known as "Da Xue" in Chinese, is the 21st of the 24 Solar Terms on the Chinese lunar calendar and the third solar term in winter. Major Snow indicates the start of the midwinter season. During this period, the weather gets colder, and the days become shorter. Preserving meat, eating good food, having snowball fights and enjoying winter scenery are customs favored by people. All these traditional customs help make the coldest days warm and enjoyable. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

Swedes brace for dark, cold winter as energy crisis ravages northern Europe

STORY: Swedes brace for dark, cold winter as energy crisis ravages northern Europe DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Stockholm's street view 2. various of a lighting shop STORYLINE: The energy crisis resulting from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Western sanctions against Russia, a major energy exporter, has hit Europe hard, affecting also Sweden, a country that was traditionally electricity self-sufficient. Sweden, located in northern Europe, has shorter days in the winter months. In deep winter, the Stockholm area has only around 5.5 daylight hours, while in the north of the country almost 20 hours per day are in complete darkness. According to Statistics Sweden, the price of electricity increased by 54.2 percent in September year-on-year. Consumers have been particularly hard hit in the south of the country, where spot electricity prices recently surged to five times more expensive than a year ago, according to statistics provided

24 Solar Terms: Cold Dew

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Cold Dew DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: ink paintings about autumn views with birds STORYLINE: Cold Dew (Hanlu), the 17th solar term on the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Oct. 8 this year. Just as its name suggests, the arrival of Hanlu comes with growing coldness, shorter daytime, and longer nights. Traditionally, the imagery of "dew" is symbolic of colder weather. Cold Dew marks the turning point between cool and cold. Cold Dew falls closely to the Chongyang Festival, thus also shares similar customs. Eating flower cakes, drinking flower wine, and climbing up high, these traditional Chinese customs have always served to add a touch of warmth to crisp autumn days. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)