Posts By 'Corry Castaneda'

The patron saints of Britain and Ireland are: Saint George (Britain): Reason: Saint George is the patron saint of England. His association with England dates…

Alfred Nobel The Nobel Prizes were established by the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor, engineer, and industrialist, best known for inventing dynamite. Alfred…

European Countries where cannabis is legalized A perennial issue, whether or not governments should move toward legalizing drugs seems to be an active and ongoing…

In April of 2002, the Netherlands became the first country in Europe to legally sanction euthanasia, shortly followed by Belgium in September 2002. While it…

The following are regarded as teaching the “highest” accent of each respective language and for producing the finest or purest dialects representative of the culture,…

Recycling Rates Remember over time, the statistics are subject to change. To my latest knowledge, the countries that recycle the most are: Germany: Germany is…

10 Most Dangerous Roads These are the most dangerous countries based on road conditions. This is not something to be fearful of, just something to…

19th Amendment: Women Gain Voting Rights The struggle for women's suffrage in Europe was a pivotal movement that spanned decades and ultimately led to a significant…

European Parliament president – Roberta Metsola Term: January 2022 - June 2024 Elected by: Members of the European Parliament Role: Ensures parliamentary procedures are properly followed Oversees…

VAT is simply the acronym for “Value Added Tax” which is a sales tax in effect throughout the EU. However, rates can and do vary…

Comparing European economies involves looking at various factors such as GDP, GDP per capita, unemployment rates, inflation rates, debt levels, and other economic indicators. Here's…

Stock market indexes serve as key indicators of a country's economic health and the performance of its stock market. In Europe, each nation boasts its…