Friday, May 8, 2020

Europe Remembers VE Day 75 Years Later



Euronews: VE Day: A locked down Europe commemorates as best it can

Countries across Europe are marking the 75th anniversary of the Nazi regime's surrender as best they can while most of the Old Continent remains under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the UK, commemorations started with a military flypast over London shortly after 11:00 CEST.

A nationwide two-minute silence to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice was then held at 12:00 CEST, led by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.

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WNU Editor: I always admire how the people in the UK remember this day .... VE Day celebrations: The UK marks 75th anniversary (BBC).

More News On Europe Remembering VE Day

Europe holds low-key V-E Day commemorations due to virus -- AP
Europe marks 75th anniversary of VE day under lockdown -- France 24
Leaders mark heroics of war generation in shadow of pandemic -- The Guardian
How VE Day is being celebrated differently this year -- BBC

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