The 81st Venice International Film Festival took place from 28 August to 7 September 2024 in Venice, on the island of Lido. It was chaired by French actress Isabelle Huppert, with the opening film being Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel to Tim Burton’s once-popular hit....
The peak of the beach season and holidays in Europe is over, the children have gone to school and the tourists have gone home, but it is still possible to grab the summer by the tail and find warm, reliable sun and good beach...
Modern civilised countries guarantee their citizens freedom of religion. Unfortunately, this right is often exploited not only by noble preachers of spiritual values but also by various criminals, financial swindlers, cynical manipulators, terrorists, UFO-obsessed fanatics, and even genuine war criminals. What is left for...
How did it come to be that renowned Haute Couture Houses began offering discerning clients not only works of art in the form of dresses but also their own interior design solutions? Why do the wealthiest individuals on the planet commission interiors from the...
On 29 August, the second season of the fantasy series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” premiered on Amazon. The streaming giant immediately released the first three episodes of the show, and fans quickly raised many questions. To be frank, questions...
Saying goodbye to summer (even a very hot one) is not the most pleasant activity. Perhaps that’s why filmmakers have prepared so many thrillers and comedies for the audience—to distract from the calendar, which shows August is about to turn into September. Serial killers,...
When the famous British actor, comedian and writer Stephen Fry visited Kyiv last September and spent what he described as an unforgettable few days here, he returned home not only with new impressions. He also came back with footage for a documentary. And now...
People are divided into two categories: those who use sex toys and those who don’t. The former are always smiling, relaxed, and satisfied. The latter are mostly sad, tense, and irritable. This problem can only be solved in one way – people from the...
Rosa Klebb and Max Zorin from James Bond films, boxer Ivan Drago from “Rocky IV,” Moscow gangster Viktor Rostavili from “Red Heat,” and even the comedic astronaut Lev Andropov from “Armageddon” – these characters once elicited sceptical smiles. Today, after unsuccessful attempts to “civilise”...
Hungarian and Slovakian refineries are currently unable to receive oil through the Ukrainian section of the international Druzhba pipeline from the Russian oil company Lukoil, which is subject to Ukrainian sanctions. This situation has sparked a strong reaction in Bratislava and Budapest. Kyiv is closely...
Every Russian occupier dreams of seeing the picturesque moonrise over the Ukrainian Dnipro River with their own eyes. But there is one thing that the Russian occupier does not understand. To get this aesthetic experience is possible in two ways: for free – by...
Literature, like culture in general, cannot be destroyed or stopped by missiles, tanks, or armies of Russian soldiers deluded by Kremlin propaganda. Literature lives in defiance of everything, and even war cannot affect the desire of Ukrainian writers to create new worlds and address...
The massive missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, resumed by the terrorist state of the Russian Federation in the spring of 2024, have predictably led to prolonged blackouts. To say that Ukrainians have gotten used to this would be an understatement. One should neither...
During the Soviet era, Latvia was considered the most “European” and elegant of the 15 Soviet republics (or, as it was jokingly referred to then, “15 barracks of the Soviet concentration camp”): Jūrmala with its pristine sandy beaches and the legendary night bar “Jūras...
An opera house is an important and luxurious part of cultural history, reflecting the style of its city and the traditions of its country. Historic iconic buildings of opera houses are never repeated and you will not find two identical opera houses in the...
Despite the fact that Ukraine has been engulfed in a full-scale war for almost three years, some regions continue to welcome foreign tourists who are fond of exotic gastronomic tours and extreme experiences. Moreover, the air raid alarms, the whistle of Russian missiles, the...
The participants of the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland were presented with a fragment of the iconic play The Witch of Konotop by the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theatre, directed by Ivan Uryvsky. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy....
In a gesture of international solidarity and cultural appreciation, renowned British actress Emma Thompson recited a poem by Ukrainian literary icon Lina Kostenko. Kostenko celebrates her 94th birthday today, March 19th, 2024. A Birthday Tribute and a Message of Hope Emma Thompson lent her...
A survey conducted in honour of St. Patrick’s Day revealed that residents of Ireland feel luckier than their neighbours. On average, they experience 40 lucky moments each year, which is 10% more than the rest of the residents of the British Isles, as reported...
Police in northern Italy recently received a report of dangerous driving in Bondeno at night. The call came in at around 1am, reporting dangerous driving in the centre of the town of Bondeno near Ferrara. Officers sent to the scene in the northern Emilia-Romagna region were “very surprised...
The world-famous anonymous street artist Banksy may be forced to reveal his real name due to a lawsuit over the authenticity of one of his most famous works, Monkey Queen, The Guardian reports. Two art collectors have filed a lawsuit against the artist over his...
Famous French actress Juliette Binoche has become the next president of the European Film Academy Board, replacing Polish director Agnieszka Holland, who plans to devote her time to making films, Variety reports. Binoche was unanimously nominated by the board members of the European Film Academy...
“There are spies everywhere in Brussels,” said Belgian Justice Minister Paul Van Tighelt. He warned in an interview that scandals such as Qatargate and Chinagate are just the tip of the spy iceberg in the Belgian capital, Politico reports. Van Tighelt is currently chairing meetings...
Singapore has signed an exclusive deal with Taylor Swift for concerts in Southeast Asia, which brings in a lot of tourist revenue for the country and shocks neighbouring countries who are outraged by the injustice, CNN reports. According to the agreement, the artist will only...
Stone tools discovered in western Ukraine that are believed to be more than 1 million years old may be the oldest evidence of human presence in Europe, according to a study published on Wednesday by Nature Briefing. The chipped stones, deliberately carved out of volcanic...
A former stripper, Carrie Royal, 52, who claimed to have kissed Prince Harry 12 years ago during his wild Las Vegas parties, is threatening to re-publish photos of Harry, now on OnlyFans, to retaliate for being “whitewashed” in his memoir, The Sun reports. Carey previously...
Director Denis Villeneuve’s film “Dune: Part Two” successfully launched in theatres, amassing $178.5 million over its opening weekend. This total includes $97 million from international markets and $81.5 million from the American box office, making the second instalment of “Dune” the highest-grossing premiere of...
Following a meeting in Uzhhorod between Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the parties signed a joint statement aimed at strengthening bilateral relations “on the basis of mutual trust and respect,” according to Ukraine’s government website. The statement notes Slovakia’s firm and...
The EU will continue to provide Ukraine with substantial support, and in this context, the European Commission will soon present proposals to extend the liberalization of agricultural trade with our Ukraine. This was stated in Brussels during a press conference following the EU Ministerial...
“The Ukrainian trace” can be found in global cinematography, music, IT industry, sports, painting, and literature. Some celebrities were born in Ukraine and remember its language and traditions, while others only have faint memories of their ancestors’ homeland. However, Ukraine is more than just...
The photograph by Ukrainian artist Serhiy Miroshnyk won the tenth international photo contest for natural landmarks, ‘Wiki Loves Earth’ 2023. This information is available on the official contest website. The image depicts a beetle — an insect of the species Cicindela soluta. The photo was taken...
On November 22, 2023, Netflix released the first episodes of the reality show “Squid Game: The Challenge,” based on the immensely popular South Korean series “Squid Game.” The final 10th episode aired on December 6, where the remaining two participants engaged in a final...
In the Polish city of Suwalki, located in the northeast of the country, a new Lithuanian primary school has opened its doors. The school will cater to children belonging to a significant Lithuanian community residing in the city, as reported by LRT. The initiative to...
The legendary blind woman Vanga, nicknamed the “Balkan Nostradamus,” passed away in 1996. However, her students documented numerous pre-death prophecies, including some intriguing ones for the year 2024. Vanga’s extrasensory abilities emerged during the early days of World War II when, after catching a...
Friendship on a creative basis is a guarantee that the outcome will impact not only the friends themselves. There are many examples of how ideas from the past resurface thanks to new relationships, aspirations, attempts to reinterpret and breathe new life. This is how...
Our world is filled with Ukrainian roots, as the famous Ukrainian proverb goes, “Our flower blooms worldwide.” Hollywood is no exception, with some American stars excelling in the Ukrainian language, singing Ukrainian songs, cooking unparalleled borscht, and even mastering the traditional hopak dance. Others,...
The actor shared who specifically taught him to cook the Ukrainian dish. American actor Stanley Tucci, known for his roles in movies such as “The Hunger Games” and “The Devil Wears Prada”, demonstrated how he cooks borscht using his favorite recipe. Yes, the 63-year-old...
Video director Tanyu Muinio has added to her portfolio of work for global stars with a bold new music video featuring Lenny Kravitz. She directed a completely explicit video for his new song “TK421,” making it her most audacious work to date. Lenny Kravitz, the...
Summer vacations are wonderful, but in autumn and winter, most of us also need a change of scenery. Fortunately, Europe offers many great cities where you can have a fantastic time on a limited budget. DiscoverCars.com has announced its annual ranking of the best places...
Paddy Cosgrave, the head of Web Summit, criticized Western support for Israel on social media following Hamas attacks, the killing of Israeli civilians, including children whose heads were severed by terrorists, and the capture of hundreds of hostages. Later, Cosgrave apologized on the Web Summit website...
