The strongest photos of the past week

The strongest photos of the week

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Colors, passion, tears, effort, survival, joy, pain.

If a picture is worth a thousand words then you definitely don't need many words for the photos below.

The following images are summarized what happened in the world last week.

See how his camera lens recorded AssociatedPress the events that have taken place in the world in the last seven days.

Schinos of Corinth, Greece: Hell "ascended" to earthly paradise

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A great "battle" with the flames is given by the fire brigade in the west of Attica and in the part of Corinth that touches Central Greece. The fire front started from Schinos on Wednesday night (19/05) and since then it continues to burn forest areas, even some familiar - mainly holiday in the wider area of ​​Alepochori.

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The wind that has been blowing in recent days has made the task of reducing fires even more difficult, as continuous fires were recorded, with the result that hell «" ascends "to the earthly paradise of the region.

Ceuta, Spain: When hopes for a better tomorrow are "drowned" in the waves

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The situation in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, in North Africa, was explosive as Morocco relaxed border controls, resulting in some 8.000 people being trapped in the area, trying to cross the sea and cross the old continent. Nearly 6.500 returned, but the drama remains.

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With bare feet, or wearing sandals, with torn clothes made of barbed wire, covered with sand or dust, many - mostly young - tried to cross to the other side. Others did not succeed, as the scenes were shocking with a Guardia Civil police officer rescuing an immigrant child, just 3 months old, who almost drowned. Human despair at its peak…

Gaza Strip: Temporary truce can not stop the permanent pain

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The Israeli Council of Ministers on Thursday (20/05) approved the proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which was confirmed by a member of the Palestinian organization Hamas. This temporarily put an end to the escalation of the war in the troubled region, which "raised" many protests around the world, even from Israelis who want peace.

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And it may have been a temporary "stop" in the bloody controversy - one more in recent years - but the suffering that has been caused all this time, culminating in what has happened recently, can not be magically erased. The pain and despair caused are clearly visible in the eyes of this child.

New Delhi, India: Coronavirus is ruthless and non-discriminatory

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Yesterday, Friday, May 21, the limit of 26 million cases of coronavirus in India was exceeded, while more than 291.000 people have lost their lives due to the pandemic, according to data released by the federal Ministry of Health. The virus shows its hard "face", with cemeteries - of all religions - suffocating lately.

Bogota, Colombia: Civil War 'Smell' Causes Extermination Government Bill

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Large demonstrations continue in Colombia, as negotiations with the government to find a solution to the social crisis that has rocked the country since April 28 are under way. The reason was the destructive bill for the people that was in the pipeline, which would make the lives of the citizens even more unbearable.

Lighthouse, Portugal: Tourism is always on the rise

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As in our country, so in Portugal, tourism is an important asset for the economy. The arrival of the first tourists from Monday (17/05), when the measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus relaxed, created an atmosphere of upheaval for both professionals and citizens, who see a gradual return to normalcy.

Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Opportunity for one last dance

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This year's Eurovision may not be reminiscent of the previous ones, due to the limitations created by the coronavirus pandemic, but at least the song contest that is being held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, has an audience, albeit in a limited number. What is not missing is the spectacular setting.

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Greece is represented with "Last Dance" ("Last Dance") performed by Stefania Lymperakaki. A song that qualified for the semifinals on Thursday (20/01) and will claim the best in tonight's final. The joy in the mission of our country with the announcement of success was obvious.

Monte Carlo, Monaco: The legend of motorsport returns

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After a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Monaco Grand Prix is ​​back on the Formula 1 World Championship schedule. , as the images it gives are unique.

 

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