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Italy has initiated a project called 'I Giochi continuano' to ensure the lasting legacy of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Games through an observatory focusing on sports and cultural values.

A new 'North Korea view' cafe, operated by Tous les Jours, will open at the Odusan Unification Observatory in Paju, South Korea, offering visitors a unique perspective of North Korean landscapes.

The Calar Alto astronomical observatory in Almería detected a fireball traveling at 108,000 kilometers per hour on the night of March 17.

A new performance monitoring hub for local governance in Greece has been unveiled, providing citizens with access to aggregated statistics on essential services offered by municipalities.

The Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory continues its research work despite serious budgetary and management issues reported last week.

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred off the southwestern coast of Crete, Greece, according to the National Observatory of Athens' Geodynamic Institute.

A university in Brazil has signed a cooperation agreement with the National Observatory to enhance scientific and technological activities.

Eija Tanskanen has been dismissed as director of the Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory due to serious issues related to management, finances, and procurement identified by the University of Oulu.

The Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory has faced significant financial, procurement, and management issues, revealing a consistent budget overrun of over half a million euros annually.

The crisis in Ecuador's judiciary was presented to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, highlighting the case of former anti-corruption judge Carlos Serrano and pressures he faced from powerful figures.

A new radar system designed to study the northern lights will be established in Skibotn, Norway, a century after the original observatory closed.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, home to the world's largest digital camera, faces potential disruptions from the increasing number of bright commercial satellites in orbit.

The article discusses how Brazil's official time, known as Brasília time, is determined by atomic clocks located in Rio de Janeiro, highlighting the historical evolution from astronomical to atomic timekeeping.

Greece experienced its second warmest winter on record from 1960, in the season 2025-2026, according to preliminary meteorological data analyzed by the National Observatory of Athens.

Lionel Messi remains the top-performing player in 2025 according to a report from the CIES Football Observatory.

An international research team, mostly comprised of scientists from the National Observatory of Athens, has observed a massive star undergoing a rare transformation that may precede a supernova explosion, potentially leading to the formation of a black hole.

A team of international researchers, mainly from the National Observatory of Athens, is monitoring the transformation of one of the largest stars in the universe into a rare type of star, potentially heralding a supernova explosion and the birth of a black hole.

A rare planetary alignment of six planets will be visible in the UK skies over the weekend of February 28 and March 1, 2026.

A new, unprecedented image obtained by a Chilean radio telescope provides insights into the chemical composition and dynamics at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

Emilio Cuevas-Agulló, a prominent meteorologist and climate researcher from Spain, has passed away at the age of 65 due to pneumonia, leaving a significant legacy in understanding greenhouse gases.

The city of Santos in Brazil is set to conduct a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and establish a climate observatory as part of its initiative to update the Municipal Climate Action Plan.

The extent of snow coverage in Greece remains low this winter, according to an analysis by Meteo of the National Observatory of Athens.

The World Organization for Peace warns of over 52 active and severe armed conflicts, marking the highest level of hostilities since World War II.

A ceremonial gathering honoring the Estonian flag took place in Tartu on the morning of the Estonian Independence Day, culminating in a parade to the Tartu Observatory.

The article discusses the severe conditions faced by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, referred to as 'hell on earth' by a human rights organization, and touches on the torture of journalists as reported in a recent investigation.

The situation in Lake Mornos has improved following recent rains, though its size still remains below normal levels.

The article discusses the upcoming planetary alignment, known as a planet parade, which will occur on February 28.

Significant rainfall was recorded in Epirus and Thrace on February 20 and 21 according to the National Observatory of Athens weather monitoring network.

Henrietta Swan Leavitt made groundbreaking contributions to astronomy by calculating the size of the Universe without direct telescopic observations.

The Metropolitan Observatory of Milan is organizing a 'Mini Marathon of Prevention' for middle school students to promote health awareness and preventative measures.

On February 18, 1930, astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh discovered Pluto, which was initially regarded as the ninth planet in the solar system.

A study from Oxford's Migration Observatory suggests that plans to train more UK workers may not significantly reduce net migration or address skill shortages.

Steve Durst, a notable US space diplomat and founder of the International Lunar Observatory Association, passed away at the age of 82, having played a crucial role in bridging US-China relations in the field of space exploration.

NASA is working to save an aging gamma-ray observatory that is losing altitude and could fall into Earth's atmosphere in a few years.

Professor Nikos Panagiotopoulos proposes a new approach to measuring and evaluating the cultural economy in Greece, emphasizing its importance as a developmental tool.

The industrial megaproject near the Paranal Observatory in Chile has been cancelled, relieving the scientific community concerned about its impact on clear skies essential for astronomical research.

The Amparo Astronomical Center in Brazil offers visitors a chance to observe celestial bodies during the Carnival festivities, providing an alternative for those wanting to escape the celebrations.

The French Observatory of Public Ethics has issued recommendations to enhance regulations on the representation expenses of elected officials amidst growing controversies.

The Spanish Government has revived a labor absenteeism observatory to address the rising levels of worker absenteeism, resuming negotiations with unions and business associations.

Spain's Social Security Ministry is launching an Observatory to monitor medical leave trends and address the rising costs associated with temporary incapacity.

Poland's Ministry of Sport and Tourism reveals record results in the tourism sector and announces the establishment of a Tourism Observatory to enhance data collection and analysis.

An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck off the western coast of Crete at 00:33, as reported by the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens.

The Penteli Observatory is organizing a series of themed lectures titled 'With an Eye on the Moon' as the first manned mission to the Moon in half a century prepares for launch, highlighting the renewed interest in lunar exploration.

A report from the CIES Football Observatory reveals that Bayern Munich tops the list of the most entertaining teams in modern football, followed by Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.

French economist Gabriel Zucman predicts that inequality will be a key focus in Brazil's 2026 electoral campaign, launching the International Tax Observatory (ITO) to address fiscal issues.

Senator Patricia Bullrich responded to questions about the new Official Response Office, which aims to counteract media operations, clarifying that it will consist of current government officials without separate financing, while also being asked about its similarity to the Kichner-era 'Nodio' observatory.

French economist Gabriel Zucman advocates for a global tax on large fortunes to combat tax evasion, presenting his ideas in Paris at the launch of the International Tax Observatory.

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) welcomed the announcement of the cancellation of a green hydrogen project near Paranal, Chile, which would have impacted the work of astronomers in the region known for having the clearest skies in the world.

A new attraction, the 'Wine Bottle Observatory', will be opened on November 11 in Yeongdong, Chungbuk, designed to resemble a wine bottle and offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.

NASA reports on four massive solar eruptions in early February 2026, with one being particularly unusual, captured by the Solar Dynamics Observatory.