The news that matter in Europe
The news that matter in Europe
Russian pop icon Alla Pugacheva was caught with $20 million worth of antiques. Among the ancient objects are works by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci. The singer tried to transport them abroad. According to experts, Pugacheva’s collection includes museum exhibits from the XVI-XVII centuries,…
Organizers of the London Film Festival have pulled out of screening a documentary about far-right activity and funding in Britain and beyond due to “risks to safety and well-being”.
The documentary – “Undercover: Exposing the Far Right” – investigates far-right figures in the…
Even if you’ve been to Ephesus before, be sure to do it again if you find yourself in the Izmir region of Turkey. The remains of the ancient city were discovered in 1863, and only 37% of it has been discovered and preserved today, but archaeologists continue to work and Ephesus reveals more…
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Brussels is a vibrant city brimming with charm, and its Sunday markets are the perfect place for you to discover unique local treasures. Whether you’re hunting for handmade crafts, delicious street food, or vintage finds, these markets offer a delightful experience for bargain hunters and…
After five centuries of speculation and theories, the true identity of Christopher Columbus has begun to emerge thanks to the documentary “Columbus DNA: his true origin ’, produced by RTVE. This feature-length film, which details 22 years of research led by forensic scientist and professor…
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By Biserka Gramatikova
The year is 1943 and Bulgaria has just told Hitler that he will not receive the Bulgarian Jews. The untold but true tale of how nearly 50,000 Jewish Bulgarians were saved from deportation and death – true story from a forgotten chapter of European history. Europe’s…
Russian forces have destroyed ancient burial mounds on the front line in southern Ukraine. In doing so, they potentially violated the Hague and Geneva Conventions, according to a study by the Ukrainian Conflict Observatory published on September 4, the Kyiv Independent reported.
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The ancient Roman road Via Appia has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, which now includes 60 sites located in Italy, AP reported.
The decision was made at the session of the organization’s World Heritage Committee, which is being held in the Indian capital of…
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Ukraine will need almost nine billion US dollars over the next decade to rebuild its cultural sites and tourism industry after the Russian invasion and war, UNESCO has announced, the Associated Press reported, cited by BTA.
According to UNESCO estimates, the country’s related cultural and…
(205 years since the birth of Jacques Offenbach)
He was a composer, cellist and conductor of German origin, but he worked and died in France. Offenbach is one of the founders of operetta and a typical representative of romanticism in European classical music.
He bequeathed us over 100…
By Martin Hoegger. www.hoegger.org
This was the theme of a Round Table as part of the Interreligious Conference organized by the Focolare Movement, in the Roman Hills, beginning of June 2024. Religions are often seen as escalating conflict. But is this really the case? What positive…
On the evening of Tuesday May 14th, the National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci in Milan hosted a premiere event for “Nulla Accade per Caso” (Nothing happens by chance) a captivating docufilm that explores the remarkable life and professional rise of Fabrizio Zampetti, a…
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KingNewsWire. Professor Afe Adogame led Princeton Theological Seminary students on a tour of L. Ron Hubbard’s former residence in Bay Head, NJ, where Hubbard wrote “Dianetics.” The visit, enriched by historical insights from Mayor William Curtis, highlighted Hubbard’s impact and the…
Equestrian Art MATA: Ancestral heritage and centuries-old traditions, under the sign “MATA, an ancestral intangible heritage and a space for cultural exchange of humanity”
Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the MATA International Riding Festival returns in a new…
By Biserka Gramatikova
The whole world is waiting for the Olympic Games in Paris, which are scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11 this year. The French capital is preparing to welcome more tourists than ever – a mix of sports lovers and culture connoisseurs. At the same time,…
The National Library of France has placed four books from the 19th century “under quarantine”, reported AFP.
The reason is that their covers contain arsenic.
The discovery was made about five years ago. University scientists have discovered the chemical element in the covers.
The…
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By Biserka Gramatikova
On April 20, the official opening of the Bulgarian pavilion at the Venice Biennale took place. “Memory is what keeps us safe,” said the Bulgarian Acting Minister of Culture during the opening. In the Biennale on the theme “Foreigners Everywhere”, Bulgaria…
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By Biserka Gramatikova
A crisis that is here and now, but begins somewhere in the past. A crisis of identities, positions and morals – political and personal. A crisis of time and space, the foundations of which are rooted in the twentieth century. The exhibition “Dislocations” at the…
The Italian government handed over 500,000 euros for the restoration of the destroyed Transfiguration Cathedral in Odessa, announced the mayor of the city, Gennady Trukhanov. The Ukrainian city’s central temple was destroyed by a Russian missile in July 2023. The aid was granted under an…
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In a moving statement coinciding with the celebration of International Women’s Day this Friday, March 8, the Pope praised the fundamental role played by women in the world, highlighting their ability to “make the world more beautiful” through their protection and vitality.
During his…
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