The UN and Milan Cortina Winter Olympics organizers have called for a seven-week pause in global conflicts ahead of the events, emphasizing the importance of the Olympic Truce. This initiative aims to promote peace during a time of rising armed conflicts, backed by a UN resolution. The truce has historical roots in ancient Greece and has been observed in past Olympic Games. Despite the challenges of enforcing such truces, the message of striving for peace is highlighted by officials, including UN Secretary General António Guterres. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)