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Moscow Patriarchate and Other Banned Dangerous Sects

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...

10 Eastern European Channels about Hobbies and Leisure

It’s bad enough if someone has a boring job, but it’s even worse if they have an equally dull hobby, or none at all. After all, you can only get through an eight-hour shift at a job you hate if you know you’ll be...

The Burden of the Antihero

Paraphrasing the saying that behind every successful man stands a woman, one could say that behind every successful cinematic monster stands the acting talent of its performer. In this sense, the young Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård is practically unrivalled. At the end of August,...

Jurassic Parks

The abnormal heatwave has finally left Europe, and it is time to think about a holiday. If the idea of spending your vacation on a beach, among tourists and souvenirs, bores you, why not look for something more original? After all, you can plan...

10 Best Cover Artists of Eastern Europe

Every cover artist dreams that their version of a famous hit will become more popular than the original – as happened, for example, with Whitney Houston’s soulful rendition of Dolly Parton’s country song “I Will Always Love You.” However, every original song artist should...

Meet The Most Famous Cats Of Eastern Europe

To become a famous cat, you don’t necessarily have to be of an elite breed, win first place at prestigious shows, or be adopted by a Hollywood star. If you’re lucky enough to be born a) a cat and b) a cat in Eastern...

What We Do in the Shadows

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...

From Ukraine with Love: Seven Celebrities with Ukrainian Roots

“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...

Top 10 Best Winter Resorts in Eastern Europe

Emotional and physical fatigue, chronic illnesses, and boredom – all accumulate in our bodies and minds throughout the year, so if we don’t take action, 2024 certainly won’t be better than 2023. While one could take a New Year vacation and embark on an...

Vanga’s 2024 Prophecies and Other Psychics Worth Attention

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...

Real Ukrainians: Natalia Lipska

Natalia Lipska heads the prominent charitable foundation “Wings of Hope,” which has been actively aiding seriously ill children for more than 16 years, primarily. However, since February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Natalia Lipska has been involved in assisting...

World Stars Prepare Borscht

Recently, Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci, known for films like “The Devil Wears Prada,” “The Lovely Bones,” and “The Hunger Games,” shared on Instagram his attempt to cook borscht. And he is not the only global celebrity who, with the onset of Russia’s full-scale aggression,...

In Search of the Sixth Taste

Salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and umami (pleasant) – this is the current official list of the five basic tastes. For most ordinary civilized people, this spectrum of gourmet experiences is entirely satisfactory. If they were to crave another taste, it would perhaps only be...

Phone Сall Etiquette in Europe

In 1943, Hryhoriy Babot, an inventor born in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, and a graduate of the Kyiv Polytechnic University, proposed the idea of a mobile phone. Three decades later, on April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper, an American citizen born to immigrants from the Kyiv region of...

Five First Ladies Who Went Down In World History

The term “first lady” is known all over the world, but its origin is primarily associated with the United States. Martha Washington, the wife of the country’s first president, George Washington, set a precedent by actually serving as first lady. Although the term “first...

The End of the War on Drugs

The global drug trafficking continues to grow despite the efforts to combat it. According to the World Drug Report 2023, illicit drug markets continue to expand. The supply of cocaine is growing, social media is making it easier to sell, and synthetic drugs – cheap...

Save the Planet

The awareness of the problems posed by climate change to each of us is growing as fast as the peak temperatures outside our windows. According to a recent Eurobarometer poll, the vast majority of Europeans – 93% – consider climate change to be a serious global...

Top 5 Cities to Visit in Estonia

Estonia, one of the three Baltic countries that are NATO members, traditionally captivates tourists with its strategic location and distinctive culture. Every year, more visitors come to Estonia to relax on the Baltic Sea coast, which is also bordered by the Gulf of Finland...

A Guide to Modern Youth Subcultures

A culture of respect for diversity expands the space for self-expression. Moreover, today, by demonstrating your own style, beliefs, or lifestyle one can create a trend and build a community of followers. Social networks, especially TikTok, launched in 2020, have made it easier for...

Games to Play In 2023

40 years ago, computer entertainment fans first picked up a Nintendo Famicom console, and it changed the gaming industry. Reaching a wide audience, the Nintendo Famicom took over the global video game market in the 1980s and remains a significant player in the industry today. Despite...

The Survivors

Every day, thousands of people on the planet face accidents, insurmountable circumstances, and something that is commonly called “fate.” Life challenges people to the limit, and some of them manage to take on this challenge and survive against all odds. This is how heroes...

Mother Again at 53

Renowned 53-year-old model Naomi Campbell has become a mother for the second time. The small boy is a ‘true gift from God,’ she wrote in the caption of a photo of the child posted on her Instagram account. “My little love, know that you are...

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