More than 200 secondary school students are taking part in the International Linguistics Olympiad on the Isle of Man this week.
Representatives from 33 countries will be tested against some of the toughest language and linguistic puzzles.
The contest is one of 13 International Science Olympiads held around the world each year, and was officially declared open at the Gaiety Theatre on Monday.
Government has wished the Island's team 'the best of luck'.
Merchant Navy Day marked this week
Merchant Navy Day will be marked on Island with a remembrance service for those who lost their lives at sea.
Filipino festival planned for Laxey
A huge celebration of the Island's Filipino community will take place in Laxey later this year.
Glen Maye requisition meeting scheduled
A requisition meeting will be held in Glen Maye next month.
Political satire is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas next week, just in time to poke fun at the general election.
Viking longboat races today
Viking races will finally get underway in Peel today - after a six-week delay.
Postal vote applications have to be in soon
Living far away but want to cast your vote in September's election? Time's running out!
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
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