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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Manchester United’s stunning 4-3 extra-time victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals has kept their hopes of winning the trophy alive. The Red Devils opened the scoring with Scott McTominay’s effort, but before the break, Liverpool fought back and took the lead: first Alexis McAllister...
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...
“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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
If a fashionable look for you primarily consists of dark tones, but you’re already tired of black, the best couturiers propose an excellent solution. Midnight Blue – a color with a long history and, at the same time, an ultra-modern shade for several consecutive...
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,...
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...
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...
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 concept, framework and mission of marriage are transforming. Thus nowadays, the norms established a few decades ago may be considered inappropriate or even discriminatory. At the same time, some traditions continue to hold their ground in the worldview of men and women all...
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...
On July 31st, the official National Orgasm Day is being celebrated in the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States, and Canada. The day aims to raise awareness, break taboos that still exist in society, and make sexual pleasure more accessible. Here are a few facts about...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
