More than 500 cyclists participated in the “Cycling for the Planet” event, which was convened by the World Wildlife Fund, in Guatavita, Colombia on Sunday to celebrate Colombia’s National Biodiversity Day. The cyclists raced in 16- and 30-kilometers long circuits to raise awareness about the native species in Colombia. Authorities stated the number of native species as more than 67,000.

“Cycling for the Planet is the first event that we make to push people to care for biodiversity in Colombia. We are promoting the use of bicycles, which is friendly to the planet, and to our biodiversity so that each one of us can make a difference.” says Sandra Valenzuela, Executive Director of WWF Colombia.

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Srebrenica Genocide Victims Laid to Rest on 30th Anniversary

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Description: More than 500 cyclists participated in the “Cycling for the Planet” event, which was convened by the World Wildlife Fund, in Guatavita, Colombia on Sunday to celebrate Colombia’s National Biodiversity Day. The cyclists raced in 16- and 30-kilometers

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Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War.

The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, including Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and French and NATO representatives.

Bosnian official Denis Bećirović emphasized the years of propaganda and planning that led to the genocide, while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that denialism has no place in EU-aspiring nations. NATO’s Mark Rutte called it a lasting tragedy linking the Netherlands and Bosnia.

Sirens marked the remembrance across cities, and symbolic tributes—including a silent jump from Mostar Bridge and the release of lilies—honored the victims. The newly buried include victims aged between 17 and 67.

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