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Causing a dozen deaths in one weekend, a deluge in Europe has forced thousands of people living close to waterways and rivers into a state of emergency. Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Poland have been severely impacted. Amid evacuations and dire efforts to contain flooding, hopes are high that the worst of this disaster […] show less

A clash between police and demonstrators in Turkey has turned into a week-long movement against the Turkish government. On May 28 at Taksim Gezi Park, an urban recreational area in Istanbul, demonstrators rallied to oppose the government-approved redevelopment plan of the park — including the removal of trees and building a shopping mall. A riot […] show less

Part skyscraper and part sculpture, the tower appropriately named Aqua has a rippling effect with waves of balconies and windows appearing like vertical bodies of water on its facade. The contemporary design garnered awards for American architect Jeanne Gang and the Studio Gang Architects. For $300 million, the 82-story building was completed within 2 years […] show less

The famous Greek island of Santorini attracts tourists with its spectacular views of the surrounding Aegean Sea and stairway-connected, whitewashed architecture. Explore more photos of this breathtaking location: Santorini group | Sensational Santorini gallery | Santorini map Photos from chupachups2012, eagle L8, christilou1, drtchocky86, Paul D’Ambra, f/8 and be there, Deere1935, charles_j_99, Mantis of Destiny, […] show less

Interlocking rock pillars formed from cooling lava millions of years ago in captivating locations worldwide, most notably Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway, Iceland’s Svartifoss, and Scotland’s Fingal’s Cave. See more photos in the Nature’s Basalt Columns gallery. Photos from vallith, julie723, matteo_dudek, TheFella, Tinnic, Christopher Scott, Moonrise80, and manzanita-pct. show less

          Our last Flickr Friday theme was You and Me. It amazes us every week anew to see all your creativity. For our theme You and Me, you shot sweet couples on the street, took romantic and funny selfies with our beloved ones and your dearest of friends, or simply interpreted the […] show less

Most artists spend a lifetime trying to find both success and passion with their art. Tracy Lee Stum, known on Flickr as Tracy Stum, has definitely found both of them in her career. She makes a living by traveling the world to create interactive 3D street art — beautiful chalk masterpieces on sidewalks and other public […] show less

We’re welcoming three new institutions to The Commons today, from all corners of the globe*! State Records Authority of New South Wales:       State Records is the NSW Government’s archives and records management authority. We manage the NSW State archives collection and set the rules and provide guidance on the management of official […] show less

The photogenic and abundant sea critters called Blennies often appear in underwater photography, and here are a few macro portraits of the tiny fish. Encompassing nearly 1,000 species with a variety of appearances, they situate in coral reefs, discarded beverage bottles, and other hideouts along seabeds. See more snapshots in the Blenny Sightings gallery. Photos from […] show less