Acropolis Renovation Proposals Draw Controversy
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks University of Missouri-St. Louis archeology professor Michael Cosmopoulos about the controversy over planned renovations to the Acropolis in Athens.
Europe
Upcoming Scottish Elections Could Have Major Impact On UK
Scottish voters go to the polls this week for parlimentary elections which could have a big impact on whether Scotland eventually holds an referendum on independence from the United Kingdom.
English Soccer Players, Clubs And Coaches Boycott Social Media To Protest Racism
English soccer clubs, coaches, players, journalists and the Premier League are boycotting social media for a few days. The players wants companies to do more to stop online abuse and racism.
Pope Francis Issues Orders Aimed At Cracking Down On Vatican Corruption
Pope Francis decreed that all bishops and cardinals can be tried if suspected of criminal behavior. He also banned Vatican employees from accepting gifts amounting to more than 40 euros (about $48).
Protesters Gather Across The World For May Day
Demonstrators in France rallied against the government's proposed change to unemployment benefits, while police and protesters clashed in Germany and Turkey.
English Soccer Starts Mass Social Media Boycott In Response To Racism
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with British author and soccer commentator Musa Okwonga about the mass boycott of social media this weekend to protest online abuse directed at players of color.
Portugal Opens World's Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge, And It's A Trip
The record-breaking bridge measures roughly 1,692 feet long and is suspended more than 570 feet above a rushing river. Officials in the town of Arouca called it "frighteningly beautiful."
Germany Will Repatriate Benin Bronzes, Plundered From Africa In The 19th Century
German officials announced they have reached an agreement with Nigeria to return artifacts looted from the ancient Kingdom of Benin and now housed in German museums; other nations also hold bronzes.
German Court Orders Revisions To Climate Law, Citing 'Major Burdens' On Youth
Germany's top court rejected some of the activists' arguments but agreed that the country's climate act violates their fundamental rights by not specifying emissions reduction targets after 2030.
Germany's Small Business Owners Fight To Survive Amid Fears Of A Wave Of Insolvency
Germany's pandemic lockdowns have pushed thousands of small businesses toward insolvency. With a government freeze on insolvency rules soon expiring, some economists worry about what may happen next.