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Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People

December 29, 2022

As the war in Ukraine carries on, women are taking on jobs previously reserved for men. Also: Visitors can enjoy almost 40 rides near Treviso—provided they are willing to put in some muscle-power.

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Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People

What drives people in Europe – politically, socially and culturally? How do Europeans lead their lives? What are their views, hopes and fears? Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People provides the answers.

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