Archdiocese of Russian Orthodox churches in Western Europe Since its reception by the Ecumenical Patriarch in 1931, the Exarchate has grown to roughly 100 parishes (more than 40 of which are in France), served by about 66 priests who care for the needs of an increasingly multi-cultural flock, numbering roughly 100,000 strong. The Exarchate also has one monastery for women, the of the Veil of Our Lady (Bussy-en-Othe, Burgundy, France), which publishes translations of liturgical materials. Communities of the Exarchate, the largest Orthodox group in France where it is centered, range throughout Western Europe, including Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Italy and Spain. The Exarchate has
Plug-in electric vehicles in Europe Plug-in electric vehicles in Europe The adoption of plug-in electric vehicles in Europe is actively supported by the European Union and several European government have set public subsidies and other non-financial incentives to promote their widespread adoption. More than one million plug-in electric passenger cars and vans have been registered in Europe by June 2018, the second largest stock after China, with Norway as the leading market with almost 275,000 units. , France ranks second with almost 158,000, followed the UK with over 137,000 units. , France ranked as the largest European market for light-duty electric commercial vehicles or utility