The water fountain 'Le Jet d‘eau' illuminated in blue to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE
The water fountain 'Le Jet d‘eau' illuminated in blue to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE

UN 75th anniversary: Europe’s monuments and buildings turn blue

  • The United Nations officially began once the UN Charter had been ratified by Britain, China, France, the Soviet Union and the United States
  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said international solidarity was urgently needed as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe

The water fountain 'Le Jet d‘eau' illuminated in blue to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE
The water fountain 'Le Jet d‘eau' illuminated in blue to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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