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Eurovision 2024: Swedish artist performs with a Palestinian headscarf on his hand

Eurovision 2024: Swedish artist performs with a Palestinian headscarf on his hand

May 7 2024, 08:52 PM  •  24429 views
alyona alyona and Jerry Heil performed at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

alyona alyona and Jerry Heil performed at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

May 7 2024, 07:51 PM  •  24338 views
Pulitzer Prize honors ProPublica for public service and reporting from the Supreme Court

Pulitzer Prize honors ProPublica for public service and reporting from the Supreme Court

May 7 2024, 05:24 PM  •  21786 views
Does Ukraine have a chance to win the Eurovision Song Contest and the new top three contenders: bookmakers update their forecasts

Does Ukraine have a chance to win the Eurovision Song Contest and the new top three contenders: bookmakers update their forecasts

May 7 2024, 04:44 PM  •  8780 views
Ukrainian audio guides have already appeared in 44 countries

Ukrainian audio guides have already appeared in 44 countries

May 7 2024, 02:19 PM  •  17448 views
"Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Head of the Ukrainian delegation tells how alyona alyona & Jerry Heil are preparing for the contest

"Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Head of the Ukrainian delegation tells how alyona alyona & Jerry Heil are preparing for the contest

May 7 2024, 11:49 AM  •  116096 views
First semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2024: when alyona alyona and Jerry Heil will perform, where to watch and how to vote

First semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2024: when alyona alyona and Jerry Heil will perform, where to watch and how to vote

May 7 2024, 08:29 AM  •  129874 views
More than a thousand cultural heritage sites affected by Russian aggression in Ukraine

More than a thousand cultural heritage sites affected by Russian aggression in Ukraine

May 7 2024, 07:06 AM  •  19166 views
The joy of victories and the bitterness of defeats: how Ukraine performed at Eurovision

The joy of victories and the bitterness of defeats: how Ukraine performed at Eurovision

May 6 2024, 04:25 PM  •  120871 views
Eurovision Song Contest 2024: how to watch and how to vote

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: how to watch and how to vote

May 6 2024, 01:15 PM  •  90989 views
Eurovision Song Contest 2024: contestants prepare for the first semi-final

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: contestants prepare for the first semi-final

May 6 2024, 09:59 AM  •  65338 views
The Lord of the Rings actors honored the memory of Bernard Hill, who played the role of King Theoden

The Lord of the Rings actors honored the memory of Bernard Hill, who played the role of King Theoden

May 6 2024, 06:56 AM  •  119532 views
russian shelling damages Transfiguration Cathedral in Nikopol

russian shelling damages Transfiguration Cathedral in Nikopol

May 6 2024, 01:55 AM  •  27251 views
British actor Bernard Hill, who played in The Lord of the Rings and Titanic, dies

British actor Bernard Hill, who played in The Lord of the Rings and Titanic, dies

May 5 2024, 03:37 PM  •  23724 views
Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv is damaged by unscrupulous visitors

Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv is damaged by unscrupulous visitors

May 4 2024, 01:33 PM  •  101777 views
In Volyn, the sale of the second historical monument of the times of Kievan Rus - a carved plate with the image of angels - has been stopped

In Volyn, the sale of the second historical monument of the times of Kievan Rus - a carved plate with the image of angels - has been stopped

May 4 2024, 10:41 AM  •  24499 views
Treasure trove of silver coins from the Crimean Khanate found in Odesa region

Treasure trove of silver coins from the Crimean Khanate found in Odesa region

May 4 2024, 06:46 AM  •  43931 views
Mass flowering in the Valley of Daffodils has begun in Transcarpathia

Mass flowering in the Valley of Daffodils has begun in Transcarpathia

May 3 2024, 12:20 AM  •  30374 views
"Mona Lisa" will be exhibited in a separate room of the Louvre before the Olympics

"Mona Lisa" will be exhibited in a separate room of the Louvre before the Olympics

May 2 2024, 08:41 PM  •  22613 views
No Russian songs aired on air last year - language ombudsman

No Russian songs aired on air last year - language ombudsman

May 2 2024, 02:01 PM  •  16195 views

Warner Bros. announces a new movie in the Lord of the Rings universe: Gollum will be the main character

In 2026, Warner Bros. will release The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, the first film in the new Lord of the Rings series dedicated to the character of Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis and produced by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens.

Culture •   •  9466 views
Warner Bros. announces a new movie in the Lord of the Rings universe: Gollum will be the main character

Taylor Swift held the first show of the European part of the tour: surprised fans with new outfits and changes in the setlist

Taylor Swift returned as part of her Eras Tour in Paris, presenting a new outfit and an edited setlist with six new tracks from her album "The Tortured Poets Department" during a 3-hour energetic show.

Culture •   •  28110 views
Taylor Swift held the first show of the European part of the tour: surprised fans with new outfits and changes in the setlist

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Ukraine's performance in the final has been announced

Ukraine will perform as the runner-up in the final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest to be held on May 11, 2024 in Malmö, Sweden.

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Ukraine's performance in the final has been announced

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: the winners of the second semi-final have been announced

The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 took place on May 9 in Malmö, where 10 more countries - Latvia, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Israel, Greece, Estonia, Switzerland, Georgia and Armenia - advanced to the grand final on May 11, joining the 10 countries that had qualified from the first semi-final.

Culture •   •  20614 views
Eurovision Song Contest 2024: the winners of the second semi-final have been announced

Second semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2024: who will perform and where to watch

The second semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, where 16 participants will compete for the final, will be broadcast live on May 9 at 22:00.

Culture • May 9 2024, 03:51 PM  •  93423 views
Second semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2024: who will perform and where to watch

Famous director sentenced to eight years in prison in Iran

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, winner of the Berlin Film Festival, is sentenced to 8 years in prison, flogging, fines and confiscation of property for films and statements deemed criminal against Iran's security.

Culture • May 9 2024, 05:02 AM  •  21199 views
Famous director sentenced to eight years in prison in Iran

World-renowned music producer Steve Albini dies after producing albums by Nirvana, Pixies and PJ Harvey

Legendary sound engineer and music producer Steve Albini, who produced albums by Nirvana, Pixies and PJ Harvey, has died at the age of 61.

Culture • May 8 2024, 06:16 PM  •  25321 views
World-renowned music producer Steve Albini dies after producing albums by Nirvana, Pixies and PJ Harvey

"Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Poles urge not to support Ukraine because of Jerry Heil's video wearing a sweatshirt with "Banderaciaga" inscription

Poles are outraged by the behavior of Ukrainian singer Jerry Heil, who recorded a video wearing a sweater with the inscription "Banderaciaga. Social media users have accused her of supporting Stepan Bandera and are urging her not to vote for Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024.

Culture • May 8 2024, 04:25 PM  •  19313 views
"Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Poles urge not to support Ukraine because of Jerry Heil's video wearing a sweatshirt with "Banderaciaga" inscription

Disney will reduce the number of Marvel movies

Disney CEO Bob Iger plans to reduce the number of new Marvel movies to 2-3 per year and Marvel TV series to 2 per year, focusing on quality rather than quantity.

Culture • May 8 2024, 12:38 PM  •  120170 views
Disney will reduce the number of Marvel movies

Ukraine has reached the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Ukrainian singers Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil have reached the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 along with artists from Serbia, Portugal, Slovenia, Lithuania, Finland, Cyprus, Croatia, Ireland, and Luxembourg.

Culture • May 7 2024, 09:23 PM  •  23339 views
Ukraine has reached the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Eurovision 2024: Swedish artist performs with a Palestinian headscarf on his hand

Swedish artist Erik Saade performed in the Eurovision Song Contest semifinals with a Palestinian headscarf tied around his arm to protest Israel's participation in the contest.

Politics • May 7 2024, 08:52 PM  •  24429 views
Eurovision 2024: Swedish artist performs with a Palestinian headscarf on his hand

alyona alyona and Jerry Heil performed at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

alyona alyona and Jerry Heil performed the song "Teresa & Maria" as the fifth entry from Ukraine in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden.

Culture • May 7 2024, 07:51 PM  •  24338 views
alyona alyona and Jerry Heil performed at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Pulitzer Prize honors ProPublica for public service and reporting from the Supreme Court

ProPublica won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for its investigative reporting exposing the lavish gifts and free trips that billionaires have given to Supreme Court justices over the years. The Pulitzer Prize also honors work in journalism in 15 different categories. This year there is a special award for journalists covering the war between Israel and Hamas.

Culture • May 7 2024, 05:24 PM  •  21786 views
Pulitzer Prize honors ProPublica for public service and reporting from the Supreme Court

Does Ukraine have a chance to win the Eurovision Song Contest and the new top three contenders: bookmakers update their forecasts

Ukraine's representatives Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil are among the top five contenders for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, and according to bookmakers' forecasts, Ukraine will share the lead with Croatia in the first semifinal.

Culture • May 7 2024, 04:44 PM  •  8780 views
Does Ukraine have a chance to win the Eurovision Song Contest and the new top three contenders: bookmakers update their forecasts

Ukrainian audio guides have already appeared in 44 countries

Ukrainian audio guides and bookshelves are already present in 44 countries, including Finland, Canada, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, and others. They were installed as part of initiatives to popularize Ukrainian culture around the world.

Culture • May 7 2024, 02:19 PM  •  17448 views
Ukrainian audio guides have already appeared in 44 countries

"Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Head of the Ukrainian delegation tells how alyona alyona & Jerry Heil are preparing for the contest

The Ukrainian Eurovision team, alyona alyona & Jerry Heil, held two stage rehearsals and two general rehearsals, including one where the jury voted, actively preparing for their performance in the semi-finals.

Culture • May 7 2024, 11:49 AM  •  116096 views
"Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Head of the Ukrainian delegation tells how alyona alyona & Jerry Heil are preparing for the contest

First semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2024: when alyona alyona and Jerry Heil will perform, where to watch and how to vote

The first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place on May 7 at 22:00 in Malmö, Sweden, where alyona alyona & Jerry Heil will perform at number 5 with the song "Teresa & Maria".

Culture • May 7 2024, 08:29 AM  •  129874 views
First semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2024: when alyona alyona and Jerry Heil will perform, where to watch and how to vote

More than a thousand cultural heritage sites affected by Russian aggression in Ukraine

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 1062 cultural heritage sites have been destroyed or damaged, most of them in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.

Society • May 7 2024, 07:06 AM  •  19166 views
More than a thousand cultural heritage sites affected by Russian aggression in Ukraine

The joy of victories and the bitterness of defeats: how Ukraine performed at Eurovision

History of Ukraine's participation in the song contest/.

Culture • May 6 2024, 04:25 PM  •  120871 views
The joy of victories and the bitterness of defeats: how Ukraine performed at Eurovision

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: how to watch and how to vote

The semifinals and grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will be held in Malmö, Sweden.

Culture • May 6 2024, 01:15 PM  •  90989 views
Eurovision Song Contest 2024: how to watch and how to vote

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: contestants prepare for the first semi-final

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 begins in the Swedish city of Malmö with enhanced security measures for the 37 participating countries.

Culture • May 6 2024, 09:59 AM  •  65338 views
Eurovision Song Contest 2024: contestants prepare for the first semi-final

The Lord of the Rings actors honored the memory of Bernard Hill, who played the role of King Theoden

The actors of the Lord of the Rings trilogy honored the memory of their colleague Bernard Hill, who played King Theoden and died at the age of 79.

Culture • May 6 2024, 06:56 AM  •  119532 views
The Lord of the Rings actors honored the memory of Bernard Hill, who played the role of King Theoden

russian shelling damages Transfiguration Cathedral in Nikopol

The enemy army damaged the Transfiguration Cathedral in Nikopol.

War • May 6 2024, 01:55 AM  •  27251 views
russian shelling damages Transfiguration Cathedral in Nikopol

British actor Bernard Hill, who played in The Lord of the Rings and Titanic, dies

British actor Bernard Hill, known for his roles in the Titanic films and the Lord of the Rings trilogy, has died at the age of 79.

Culture • May 5 2024, 03:37 PM  •  23724 views
British actor Bernard Hill, who played in The Lord of the Rings and Titanic, dies

Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv is damaged by unscrupulous visitors

The Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv is being damaged by unscrupulous visitors who climb over the gates and break lilac bushes.

Society • May 4 2024, 01:33 PM  •  101777 views
Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv is damaged by unscrupulous visitors

In Volyn, the sale of the second historical monument of the times of Kievan Rus - a carved plate with the image of angels - has been stopped

The Prosecutor's Office of Volyn region has stopped the illegal sale of a carved stone slab from the 12th and 13th centuries depicting two angels, a historical monument of Kievan Rus.

Culture • May 4 2024, 10:41 AM  •  24499 views
In Volyn, the sale of the second historical monument of the times of Kievan Rus - a carved plate with the image of angels - has been stopped

Treasure trove of silver coins from the Crimean Khanate found in Odesa region

Historian Serhiy Zhosan discovered a "Florentine treasure" of 140 silver coins from the Crimean Khanate, probably hidden during Crimean Tatar raids, in a ravine near the village of Flora in Odesa region.

Society • May 4 2024, 06:46 AM  •  43931 views
Treasure trove of silver coins from the Crimean Khanate found in Odesa region

Mass flowering in the Valley of Daffodils has begun in Transcarpathia

The massive flowering of the narrow-leaved daffodil has begun in the Narcissus Valley, a unique protected area near Khust in Zakarpattia, Ukraine, and will continue until the end of the week.

Culture • May 3 2024, 12:20 AM  •  30374 views
Mass flowering in the Valley of Daffodils has begun in Transcarpathia

"Mona Lisa" will be exhibited in a separate room of the Louvre before the Olympics

The Louvre Museum is planning to exhibit Leonardo da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa in a separate room before the upcoming Olympics to cope with the expected influx of visitors.

Culture • May 2 2024, 08:41 PM  •  22613 views
"Mona Lisa" will be exhibited in a separate room of the Louvre before the Olympics

No Russian songs aired on air last year - language ombudsman

The Language Ombudsman's report for 2023 showed that not a single Russian song was aired on 14 national broadcasting organizations in Ukraine, with 67. 2% of songs performed exclusively in Ukrainian and the rest in official EU languages, indicating a reorientation towards the European market.

Society • May 2 2024, 02:01 PM  •  16195 views
No Russian songs aired on air last year - language ombudsman