Southeastern Estonia's Setomaa region is preparing to revive its traditional egg rolling races this Sunday, in celebration of Orthodox Easter.

U2 has unexpectedly released a new EP titled "Easter Lily" during the Easter weekend, following their previous EP "The Days of Ash" released in February.

A 12-year-old boy has been declared brain dead by doctors in Rimini, Italy, after he became trapped in a hotel Jacuzzi near the city over the Easter weekend.

This article offers six travel suggestions for the extended Easter weekend, including three destinations within Montenegro and three short trips abroad, focusing on avoiding crowds.

Despite being a public holiday, organizers in Cyprus are continuing to offer various events and gatherings for the long Easter weekend, celebrating the season and local traditions.

Cyprus is expected to have mainly sunny weather on Easter Sunday and Monday, though Good Friday and Holy Saturday may see some cloud and isolated showers.

An open-air coffee festival in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District faced significant backlash after heavy rain and mud caused chaos and frustration among attendees over the Easter weekend.

Lithuanian firefighters responded to 184 fires and conducted 171 rescue operations during the long Easter weekend, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

Three people have died on Irish roads over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, bringing the total road fatalities for the year to 45.

Two bald eagle chicks hatched over Easter weekend in the San Bernardino National Forest, California, captivating thousands of viewers online. The eaglets' emergence from their eggs was watched via a vast livestream.

AMC Entertainment Holdings saw its shares jump following a record-breaking Easter weekend at the box office, largely attributed to the strong performance of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." This surge indicates positive investor reaction to the film's impact on cinema attendance.

Diesel prices in Germany reached an all-time high over the Easter weekend, while OPEC announced an increase in oil production, potentially offering some relief to prices.

A quiz testing knowledge of famous rabbits and bunnies was released, coinciding with the Easter Bunny's appearance over the weekend.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were seen together on Good Friday in Los Angeles, co-parenting their son Samuel during the Easter weekend. The former couple walked with their son, indicating a continued amicable relationship for their children.

Spanish DJ Indira Paganotto is spending the Easter weekend in Belgrade, where she will celebrate the third anniversary of ARTCORE Records with a performance at Hangar.

As the Easter weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer travel season, holidaymakers are advised to be aware of potential hidden costs and travel alerts that could impact their plans.

This article provides a horoscope for Saturday and Sunday, April 4th and 5th, indicating that the Easter weekend will bring peace but also significant turning points for certain zodiac signs.

Numerous fuel shortages are being reported across France in the days leading up to the Easter weekend, impacting motorists.

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New maximum fuel prices will take effect in Poland from Saturday, April 4th, with an announcement from Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka indicating that prices on Easter Saturday will be higher than on Thursday.

The Portuguese Lifeguard Federation is advising the public to avoid unguarded beaches during the upcoming warm Easter weekend, while also advocating for more beaches to be monitored year-round.

While much of the country enjoys a long Easter weekend, it’s far harder for MPs to switch off. And when they do, they might just end up getting lampooned for it.

London Euston station will experience significant rail disruption, with West Coast Main Line services not running for six days starting from Good Friday. This will impact travel plans across the Easter weekend.

Beauval Zoo is inaugurating two new zones dedicated to Australian fauna, including wombats and ducks, and local species like the Solognot turkey, ahead of the Easter weekend.

The Wiener Kult-Chor (Vienna Culture Choir) is transforming traditional Lenten customs into a contemporary spectacle with their "Schmuse*Passion" performance at the Volkstheater, with tickets still available for the Easter weekend.

An interactive map is available to help individuals plan their Easter weekend by finding local events and activities.

Bison Futé forecasts significant traffic congestion this Easter weekend, coinciding with the first week of school holidays for Zone A in France and the start of the second week of school holidays in Luxembourg.

Iceland is gearing up for a busy Easter weekend, a major travel holiday, with numerous events across the country including skiing, worship services, and the annual Aldrei fór ég suður music festival in the Westfjords, featuring artists like Skítamórall and Bríet.

The 22nd annual Aldrei fór ég suður music festival is set to take place in Ísafjörður over the Easter weekend, featuring numerous bands.

The Netherlands is experiencing a chilly start to the week following a stormy night that brought down several trees, but forecasts predict warmer weather for the upcoming Easter weekend.

The Observer newspaper featured an article on 'Spring feasts for the Easter weekend', providing culinary ideas and recipes for the holiday.

A cold front is anticipated to bring rain and even snow to lowlands starting Wednesday, leading to expected traffic jams and delays over the upcoming Easter holiday weekend.

Greece anticipates spring-like temperatures for Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday, though local rains are expected, particularly during the midday and afternoon on Saturday, requiring caution.

Maronite Archbishop of Cyprus Selim Sfeir met with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday, accompanied by Maronite Cypriot community representative Yiannakis Moussa, ahead of the upcoming Easter weekend.

Moldova's State Hydrometeorological Service forecasts cloudy skies and rain in some localities for Easter Sunday and Monday, with a Yellow Code warning for frost from April 9-12. The capital, Chișinău, is expected to reach a maximum of 1 degree Celsius.

Greece is expecting good weather on Easter Sunday, though a meteorologist predicts some instability and local rain on Holy Saturday.

Irish police (Gardaí) conducted a major road policing operation over the Easter bank holiday weekend, catching over 4,000 drivers speeding and 175 intoxicated. The operation ran from Thursday, April 2, until Monday morning.

Icelandic rescue teams handled 198 incidents and 21 operations during a recent storm, with a total of 490 incidents recorded over the Easter weekend.

Soybean commodity prices have seen an uptick after the Easter weekend. This movement reflects market reactions to recent trading activity and supply-demand dynamics.

Dozens of people have been killed in multiple attacks that occurred across Nigeria over the Easter weekend.

During the long Easter weekend, Latvian State Police intensified road traffic surveillance, resulting in 20 drivers caught under the influence of alcohol and one under drugs on Sunday, April 5.

Irish police reported that more than 3,000 drivers were caught speeding during the first four days of their Easter road traffic operation, including one motorist travelling at 138 km/h in a 50km/h zone.

Ýmir Valsson, a server at North, offered valuable advice and insights into the 'great atmosphere' for the Easter weekend in Akureyri, Iceland.

Gardaí detected more than 1,400 drivers exceeding speed limits in Ireland during the first 48 hours of the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Ricardo Ortiz, a 51-year-old former matador, was gored to death by a bull in a Malaga arena while preparing for a traditional bullfight scheduled for Easter weekend.

A blizzard warning has been issued for Wisconsin and Michigan, with forecasts of 12 inches of snow and 50 MPH winds targeting highways over the Easter weekend.

Croatian stores have announced their operating hours for Holy Saturday, April 4th, which will be the last opportunity for shopping before two non-working days for Easter.

Multiple counties in Wisconsin, USA, have been placed under flood warnings. The warnings are expected to remain in effect throughout the Easter weekend.

The Netherlands is forecast to experience mostly gray skies and regular showers throughout the long Easter weekend, with sunshine expected to return on Monday.

Storm Dave has been named, bringing severe wind warnings, gales, rain, and 'blizzard conditions' to both Ireland and the UK for the Easter bank holiday weekend, with gusts up to 90mph expected in parts of the UK, leading to likely damage and travel disruption.

Denmark's DMI forecasts an changeable Easter weekend, with significant rain expected from the west on Friday and strong winds on Sunday.

As the Easter weekend approaches, health experts advise individuals to consider both their short-term enjoyment and long-term well-being.

Prague's Metro C line will be suspended between Pražského povstání and Chodov, and some tram services will be limited, during the extended Easter weekend due to track repairs.

West Coast Main Line services will experience major disruption, with no trains running to London Euston station for six days starting from Good Friday. Travelers are advised to seek alternative routes.

New Zealand is anticipating a 'mixed bag' of weather for the Easter weekend, with heavy rain expected to lash some parts of the country while others enjoy sunshine.

The Czech Republic is forecast to experience warmer temperatures during the extended Easter weekend, with Sunday potentially reaching over 20 degrees Celsius, though some areas may see light frost at night and snow on mountain peaks. A slight cooling is expected on Easter Monday.

The latest weather forecasts for Poland predict a warm and pleasant Easter weekend, although the preceding days are expected to remain cool and rainy in some southern regions.

With spring arriving and a long weekend ahead, a Swiss article offers various excursion tips for spontaneous planners, from Easter markets to wine hikes.

The weather forecast for the Easter weekend in Belgium predicts mild conditions, but meteorologists warn of uncertainty regarding sustained good weather and precipitation for the month of April.

The weather forecast for Lithuania's Easter weekend indicates a warmer Sunday, but a significant change in weather conditions is expected to arrive on Monday.

Staff at Roštejn Castle are busy with final preparations for the extended Easter weekend, marking the start of the new tourist season, with plans for a continuation of a successful family detective game in the summer.

The NZ Herald has published a guide detailing the best Easter weekend events and other activities across New Zealand.

Three minors have been arrested in connection with the vandalism of nine classrooms at a primary school in Roodt/Syr, Luxembourg, over the Easter weekend.

The National Agency for Energy Regulation (NARE) in Moldova has set new maximum prices, leading to a decrease in gasoline and diesel costs for the Easter weekend.

Cyprus is expected to experience scattered showers, thunderstorms, and possibly hail on Thursday, particularly in mountainous, inland, and eastern areas, before a dry Easter weekend.

Serbian roads are expected to see increased traffic, particularly at border crossings, ahead of the extended Easter holiday weekend.

Childline in Ireland experienced a significant increase in helpline contacts over the Easter weekend, with common themes including mental and emotional health and family relationships.

An Garda Síochána's five-day Easter Roads Policing Operation in Ireland resulted in over 175 arrests for driving under the influence and more than 4,000 drivers caught speeding.

The French Energy Ministry announced that around 18% of petrol stations are experiencing fuel shortages due to logistical issues following the long Easter weekend.

The Western Wayne Junior Wildcats visited Wayne Woodlands Manor over Easter weekend, initiating what officials hope will become a longstanding tradition. This visit marks a new community engagement effort for the group.

AMC Entertainment Holdings saw its stock catapult by 14% after reporting a record-breaking Easter weekend, attracting over 6 million guests to its theaters.

During the first four days of a Garda Roads Policing Operation over the Easter weekend in Ireland, nearly 140 people were arrested for driving under the influence, and over 3,000 were caught speeding, including one motorist traveling 138km/h in a 50km/h zone in Tipperary.

After an Easter weekend with strong winds, clouds, and showers, Easter Monday and the rest of the week will be much more pleasant.

The state weather bureau in the Philippines forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy skies for Metro Manila and other parts of the country on Easter Sunday, following earlier predictions of rainshowers and cloudy conditions due to Easterlies on Saturday.

An article encourages individuals to consider both short and long-term health during the Easter weekend celebrations.

This weekend offers various ways to celebrate Easter, including enjoying traditional Portuguese "folar," attending a sunset concert at a convent with Portuguese music, and visiting an exhibition at the Museum of Convergences.

Keukenhof, Designer Outlet Roermond, and Mall of the Netherlands are bracing for significant crowds during the upcoming Easter weekend. Local authorities are implementing measures, particularly for traffic management around Keukenhof, to handle the anticipated influx of visitors.

Stores in Poland will operate on shortened hours on Saturday before Easter, with Sunday and Easter Monday being public holidays with a trading ban.

Storm Dave is forecast to bring severe weather, including gales, rain, and blizzards, to the UK, particularly affecting the north and potentially causing damage and travel disruption over Easter weekend.

A selection of bestselling books is recommended for enjoyment during the extended Easter weekend. This offers an ideal opportunity for relaxation and quiet moments.

Revised timetables are in place nationwide from today through to Monday, indicating disruptions to transport services across the country for the Easter weekend.

The Easter weekend is identified as a high-risk period for road accidents, with a significant percentage involving drivers under the influence of alcohol.

After a stormy week, Iceland is expecting calm and pleasant weather over the Easter weekend.

Irish Rail has confirmed that significant works will lead to partial suspensions of the Red Luas line and Dart services over the Easter weekend, causing changes to scheduled services.

Irish police, An Garda Síochána, announced that all on-duty gardaí will be deployed to police roads over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, urging drivers to exercise extra caution, especially around pedestrians and cyclists.

Most of Australia is expected to have calm weather over the Easter weekend, though the Bureau of Meteorology is closely watching for the potential development of a new cyclone.

Gisborne, New Zealand, is set to host a variety of events this Easter weekend, including live music and remote-control racing.

Met Éireann has forecast a wet and windy Easter weekend for Ireland, with temperatures expected to drop below freezing in some regions. The 'mobile Atlantic regime' will bring rain, strong winds, and a chance of wintry showers.

TotalEnergies has announced the extension of its fuel price cap at its service stations in France until April 7th, strategically timed to attract customers during the long Easter weekend.

A large number of Icelanders are traveling abroad for the Easter weekend, primarily heading to sunny destinations or ski resorts. This surge in travel has led to parking lots at Keflavík Airport filling up, prompting Reykjanesbær authorities to urge travelers to avoid parking on residential streets.

Warsaw's buses and trams will operate with increased frequency throughout the last weekend before Easter, with a special cemetery line also introduced.

Standard bank transfers will not be possible in France from Friday, April 3, to Monday, April 6, inclusive, due to the Easter weekend.