Beyond seven lands and seas: the church gave the name

Beyond seven lands and seas: the church gave the name

Orkney’s capital, Kirkwall, is named after the church, as the Old Norse name Kirkjuvagr means sanctuary by the bay. However, the city is not named after the magnificent St. Magnus Cathedral, although the settlement began to grow rapidly after its … Read more

US condemns China for escalating actions in disputed seas

US condemns China for escalating actions in disputed seas

The confrontations between China and the Philippines have taken place in many places in the South China Sea in recent months. On Saturday, the United States condemned China’s “dangerous and escalating” actions against Philippine maritime operations in the area, according … Read more