Ukraine brings back 197 defenders from Russian captivity

Ukraine conducted another prisoner exchange with the Russian Federation today, March 19. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports that a total of 175 defenders have returned from enemy captivity, while 22 more defenders are returning home through measures outside of exchanges.

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[14:07] The blue envelopes are coming: Here’s your Dutch tax update

The tax office opened for 2024 returns on March 1. So here is a round-up of the latest tax news...

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#2024 #March1

The blue envelopes are coming: Here's your Dutch tax update - DutchNews.nl

The tax office opened for 2024 returns on March 1. So here is a round-up of the latest tax news and information about what you need to do to get ready, with the help of Mark Bastiaans of Dutchtaxadvice. The annual tax return The Dutch tax year runs from January to December and the deadline for filing your return is May 1, unless you have asked for a delay. If you will not be ready on time, you need to...

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Oh yeah, with all the #uspoli 3 ring circus acts going on, I forgot to post this.
Not the first thing I posted as the superstition says, but hey, it's effort.

Rabbit, Rabbit!
Let's hope March comes in like a lion and roars in the face of fascism in the US.

#rabbitrabbit #march1 #uspoli

March 1

This day in history:

  • 1991 – Uprisings against Saddam Hussein begin in Iraq, leading to the deaths of more than 25,000 people, mostly civilians.
  • 1947 – The International Monetary Fund begins financial operations.
  • 1867 – Nebraska is admitted as the 37th U.S. state.
  • 1946 – The Bank of England is nationalised.

Births:

  • 1891 – Ralph Hitz, Austrian-American hotelier (d. 1940)
  • 1973 – Ryan Peake, Canadian musician and songwriter
  • 1979 – Mikkel Kessler, Danish boxer

Deaths:

  • 1966 – Fritz Houtermans, Polish-German physicist and academic (b. 1903)
  • 1792 – Angelo Emo, Venetian admiral and statesman (b. 1731)
  • 1983 – Arthur Koestler, Hungarian-English journalist and author (b. 1905)

Holidays:

  • Samiljeol (South Korea)
  • Remembrance Day (Marshall Islands)
  • *Southeastern Europe celebration of the beginning of spring:*

Random Article of the day:

Phraya Anuman Rajadhon

March 1 - Wikipedia

Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated on 1 March. The day aims to promote equality before the law. It was first celebrated on March 1, 2014, and was launched by UNAIDS executive director Michel Sidibé on 27 February that year with a major event in Beijing.
#ZeroDiscriminationDay #1March #March1 #Equality #Law #UNAIDS #MichelSidibé #Beijing #Discrimimation #TRASH #Transphobic #Racist #Ableist #Sexist #Homophobic #Raccoon

🌿🍀 Happy #March1st from #Nucilandia! 🍀🌿

Spring is here, and we welcome this new beginning with joy and hope! 🌞🌸 May #Mărțișor bring you health, luck, and a season full of success!

In Nucilandia, we celebrate the rebirth of nature and the blessing of the #HolyWalnut, the symbol of life and continuity. 🌰✨ Consider this message a virtual Mărțișor from us!

Glory to Nucilandia!

#Micronation #Micronations #1March #March1 #Spring

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March 1

This day in history:

  • 1991 – Uprisings against Saddam Hussein begin in Iraq, leading to the deaths of more than 25,000 people, mostly civilians.
  • 834 – Emperor Louis the Pious is restored as sole ruler of the Frankish Empire.
  • 2008 – The Armenian police clash with peaceful opposition rally protesting against allegedly fraudulent presidential elections, as a result ten people are killed.
  • 1692 – Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba are brought before local magistrates in Salem Village, Massachusetts, beginning what would become known as the Salem witch trials.

Births:

  • 1999 – Brogan Hay, Scottish footballer
  • 1983 – Lupita Nyong'o, Kenyan-Mexican actress
  • 1929 – Georgi Markov, Bulgarian journalist and author (d. 1978)

Deaths:

  • 1383 – Amadeus VI, count of Savoy (b. 1334)
  • 2012 – Andrew Breitbart, American journalist and publisher (b. 1969)
  • 1980 – Wilhelmina Cooper, Dutch-American model and businesswoman, founded Wilhelmina Models (b. 1940)

Holidays:

  • Commemoration of Mustafa Barzani's Death (Iraqi Kurdistan)
  • Self-injury Awareness Day (international)
  • Yap Day (Yap State)

Random Article of the day:

Benvenuti

Benvenuti is an Italian surname meaning "welcome". Notable people with the surname include:

Andrea Benvenuti (born 1969), Italian Olympic runner
Augusto Benvenuti (1839–1899), Italian sculptor
Beatrice Benvenuti (born 1993), Italian rugby referee
Nino Benvenuti (born 1938), Italian professional boxer
Pietro Benvenuti (1769–1844), Italian academic painter
Tomaso Benvenuti (1838–1906), Italian opera composer
Tommaso Benvenuti (rugby union) (born 1990), Italian rugby player

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