In Europe, Christmas markets and sales have kicked off and will continue until the first half of January 2024. As Christmas approaches, sellers eagerly rub their hands, hoping that in 2023, shoppers will be more willing to spend compared to the previous year when spending was...
Per the sanctions imposed by the EU and its partners against Russia in 2022, many Russian banks were disconnected from the SWIFT system, including VTB, Otkrytie, Sovcombank, Promsvyazbank, Novikombank, Alfa-Bank, VEB, Rosselkhozbank, Novikombank, MKB, Rossiya, IS-Bank, BSTDB, Genbank, and Gazprombank. At the initial stage...
More functional foods, the rise of cocoa products and buckwheat popularity, along with persistent artificial meat producers—these are the food trends for the next year. They will complement the battles against droughts, food shortages in low-income countries, a return to “green” restrictions, and Russia’s attack...
It’s safe to say that at this time, the global economy has found itself at a crossroads. Sustained globalization, which in previous decades was rapidly driving the world economy forward, has given way to contrary trends. The world has become increasingly vulnerable to fragmentation...
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,...
The American dollar is climbing higher, strengthening against the euro and other European currencies. What does this mean? What will it influence? Is a cheaper euro or British pound a good thing? Over the past three months, by mid-September, the Dollar Index (DXY) has surged by...
On the night of July 18-19, Russian Armed Forces launched missile and drone attacks on civilian objects in the ports located in Odesa and its surroundings on the Black Sea coast of Ukraine. They attempted to destroy terminals for grain and vegetable oil exports....
Apple’s market capitalization exceeded $3 trillion. The company’s shares rose by about 2.31% to a new high and overcame the price of $190.73 Founded by a Ukrainian by blood, Steve Wozniak, and an American, Steve Jobs, the computer firm, which started in a California garage...
Bank of Estonia intends to cease the issuance of 1 and 2 euro cent coins, citing environmental benefits and minimal impact on inflation. To implement this change, the central bank is preparing new rounding rules that will facilitate the removal of these small denomination...
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Europe with Ukrainian roots, WhiteBIT, has announced its entry into the Polish market. WhiteBIT made this announcement in their blog. The company claims that their interest in the Polish market stems from its developed ecosystem of digital assets and...
In early September, Russian UAVs violated Romanian airspace. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis emphasized that “the discovery by the Romanian authorities of new drone fragments on Romanian territory near the border with Ukraine… indicates an unacceptable violation of the airspace of Romania, a NATO member state, with...
The Moldovan government has approved an extension of the state of emergency for an additional 60 days in response to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. This decision was reported by the Moldovan news portal TV8. Following the approval of the corresponding initiative at...
After the NATO Summit 2023 in Vilnius it became apparent that NATO countries, their non-bloc allies and G7 partners have no common vision of how to end the war in Ukraine. Leaders of democratic states failed to reach agreement on a political solution: “to...
In 2022, 27,800 crimes against children during armed conflicts were recorded, representing the highest number ever confirmed by the UN. The main perpetrators were career military personnel of national armies. Russia has gone down in history as the country whose military is responsible for...
One of the main, if not the main, arguments of politicians in the developed world against the collapse of the Russian Federation is the fear that nuclear weapons will fall into the hands of “unpredictable or inadequate people”. But do we expect that nuclear...
Today, on July 12, the nominees for the 2023 Emmy Awards were announced in Los Angeles. Among the nominees is an interview by popular American host David Letterman with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, recorded in the Kyiv metro in October 2022. At that...
The NATO Summit in Vilnius has exceeded expectations in Kyiv, although not entirely in the way anticipated. Volodymyr Zelensky has emerged as one of the heroes of the summit, but he is not the sole protagonist. “Ukraine will become a NATO member” – this...
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...
Explore the heartwarming journey of 'The Electrical Life of Louis Wain' (2021), a captivating film portraying the life of a talented artist and cat lover. With Benedict Cumberbatch's brilliant performance, this delightful masterpiece offers an emotional and intelligent cinematic experience, enriched by its captivating...
Release Date and Talented Cast “Bless this Mess” is a comedic series that first aired in 2019. The show boasts a talented cast, bringing its engaging characters to life. Starring Dax Shepard as Mike and Lake Bell as Rio, the series showcases their exceptional...
“Oppenheimer” is a captivating epic journey into the life and mind of the eminent physicist Robert Oppenheimer, created by Christopher Nolan. This IMAX film with real special effects will amaze you with its scale and emotional depth. “Oppenheimer” is a profound historical thriller that...
Romania is an amazing country located in southeastern Europe. Here, you can enjoy sunny baths on the Black Sea coast, conquer mountain peaks, explore deep caves, and travel through the picturesque Danube Delta. Moreover, Romania will introduce you to its ancient history, fascinating traditions, and incredible...
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...
On July 26th, at the age of 56, Sinead O’Connor passed away. She rose to fame in 1990 with the song “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Thanks to the global success of this hit and her eventful personal life, the Irish singer captured the public’s attention...
Dutch film director Paul Verhoeven has turned 85. He stands among the greatest cinematic stars of his generation and is the eldest among them. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was closely associated with fellow filmmakers David Cronenberg from Canada and David Lynch from...
Film UA company has announced a lineup of Ukrainian folk horror films, starting with “The Witch of Konotop,” where the mythology of Gogol’s tales intertwines with present-day military realities. While the film is still in production for a 2024 release, we invite you to...
A new film by the renowned director Christopher Nolan, titled “Oppenheimer,” has been released in Ukrainian cinemas. It is a biopic about the creator of the atomic bomb, Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967), an American theoretical physicist. The project is exorbitantly expensive (officially budgeted at $100...
The holiday season is in full swing, and the insane heat is forcing us to stay close to the air conditioners. However, is there anything that can really stop art lovers from seeking aesthetic pleasure and deep sensual experience? Today we have made a...
