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...
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...
For the first time in 19 years, music channel MTV has cancelled its annual Europe Music Awards (EMA) ceremony, scheduled for November 5th in Villepinte, near Paris, due to the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza. The announcement was made on MTV’s official website. It stated,...
Today marks the last day of the 75th Frankfurt Book Fair, which began on October 18th. The forum has featured over 4,200 participants from 95 countries around the world, with the main theme being war. This information is reported on the official page of the Frankfurt...
Ukraine has received 14 ancient artifacts, which were likely previously stolen by Russians from occupied territories. These cultural treasures were being illegally transported to the United States. This information was reported by the official page of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine. “Ukraine...
Corruption in Ukraine is becoming a common theme in criticism of reforms in a country that is fighting the most difficult continental war in Europe since World War II. Corruption in Ukraine has always been identified with the oligarchs. Russia’s war against Ukraine, paradoxically,...
Stephen King is an undisputed titan of world literature. Despite the variety of forms and genres in which he works, his horror novels are considered to be cult. King has a unique sense of human fears and skillfully uses this ability to make the...
The height of Mont Blanc, which stands as the highest mountain in the European continent, has decreased by over two meters since its last measurement in 2021, as reported by BFMTV. Geodesy experts from Upper Savoy announced that in 2023, Mont Blanc’s height measured 4,805.59...
Scientific research has shown that viewing art can have a profound effect on our neural connections. Our brains release dopamine, the “feel good” neurotransmitter, when we look at works of art that resonate with our emotions. That is why art – in addition to...
Just as the debates over Neil Jordan’s “Marlowe” and Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Copenhagen Cowboy” are settling down, a new season of “True Detective” with Jodie Foster in the lead role is on the horizon. Regardless of what anyone says, noir in all its forms remains highly sought after in today’s...
Ukraine had its best-ever performance at the 2023 Invictus Games, winning a total of 34 medals, including 12 golds. This year, the Ukrainian team consisted of 25 athletes, the largest team in the history of their participation in the games. The 2023 Invictus Games...
After the failed adaptations of “Death Note” and “Cowboy Bebop,” Netflix has finally rolled out its first live-action adaptation of Japanese animated classic “One Piece,” a show that fans may be hesitant to embrace. In its debut week, the series shattered the previous streaming...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of the world’s most significant cultural phenomenon, hip-hop. It all started on the same night when DJ Kool Herc threw a party on August 11, 1973, at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, in the most dangerous neighborhood...
