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Culture and society news spans diverse events globally, from culinary festivals in Buenos Aires to art retrospectives in Vienna. Meanwhile, personal narratives emerge, like a Finnish woman's self-discovery and a musician's decision to leave the US. Elsewhere, concerns arise over a teacher's past convictions and a residential fire.
🇮🇩 IndonesiaKagama 2026 reunion brings UGM alumni from across generations together
More than 1,500 Universitas Gadjah Mada alumni and their families gathered at Jakarta International Velodrome for Temu Kangen Kagama 2026, a reunion spanning generations from the class of 1968 to the …
To keep social assistance from disappearing, Central Java urges residents to update income data
Central Java’s Social Affairs Office is urging residents to actively update their economic data when their welfare classification no longer matches their real circumstances. The office continues to mo…
High Academic Interest Extends Registration for AICIS+ 2026
Registration for Indonesia's Annual International Conference on Islam, Science and Society, or AICIS+ 2026, has been extended in response to strong interest from the academic community. Prof. Sahiron,…
Indonesia Designates 1,172 National Heritage Sites and Objects in 2026
Indonesia has designated 1,172 objects as national-level cultural heritage during the first eight months of 2026, expanding a formal inventory intended to guide protection and public use of the countr…
Do You Still Remember These Eight Prophetic Sunnahs for Eating and Drinking That People Are Beginning to Neglect?
Many practices associated with the Prophet Muhammad's guidance on eating and drinking are becoming less common, Republika says, making it important to remind people of their value. Among the practices…
Sin Blocks Knowledge and Sustenance
Knowledge is not merely information stored in the mind, according to this Islamic teaching. It is a light that God places in a believer’s heart, and sin can extinguish that light. The article cites Ib…
Empathy in the classroom can shape students’ behavior
A student who refuses to comply or repeatedly tests a teacher’s patience may not simply be showing stubbornness. Such behavior can reflect a need for autonomy, an unresolved search for identity or anx…
From Spoken Wisdom to Written Heritage: The Proverbs of Pakasai Village
In Pakasai Village, Minangkabau wisdom is heard not only at formal customary events but also in community meetings, family conversations and everyday life. Known as petatah-petitih, these concise sayi…
Omari Mosque: A record of Gaza’s changing rulers
Gaza’s Omari Mosque is more than an archaeological site. It has become a symbol of the city’s repeated changes of power, with nearly every major authority that ruled Gaza using the landmark in some fo…
Mandatory Halal Certification Deadline Nears: What Consumers Need to Check
Indonesia’s October 17, 2026 deadline for mandatory halal certification is drawing closer, and restaurants with large networks face a practical question: how should they certify outlets that are not r…
What Muslims Can Learn From the Angels’ Devotion and Humility Before God
Strength often gives people a reason to oppress others, grow arrogant, reject worship and refuse to submit. The angels are described as the exception. Despite their immense bodies and extraordinary po…
Russia to Close Goethe-Institut Branches After Germany Shuts Russian Cultural Center
Germany’s Goethe-Institut cultural centers in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg are set to close, in what Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described as the end of Germany’s cultural prese…
Emir of Gumel Ahmed Sani II dies in Cairo
The Emir of Gumel in Nigeria’s Jigawa State, Alhaji Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, has died in Cairo, Egypt. Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami disclosed the mon…
Adewale Ayuba to release five-track album, ‘Arise’
Adewale Ayuba is preparing to release “Arise,” a five-track album he describes as the start of another chapter in his musical life. The Nigerian Fuji musician told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos …
Ogogo’s Daughter Mourns Her Father and Wishes He Had Met Her Second Baby
“I can’t even get a hug anymore,” Kira Taiwo wrote as she mourned her father, veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Her tribute captured the pain of losing a parent and the u…
Emir of Gumel dies in Cairo
The Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, has died in Cairo, Egypt. Former Communications and Digital Economy Minister Isa Ali Pantami announced the death in a condolence message shared on …
UK eases immigration rules so modern slavery victims can change employers
Recognized victims of modern slavery in the United Kingdom can now leave exploitative employers without putting their immigration status at risk. The change applies to people on Skilled Worker visas w…
Kano launches committee to reform Almajiri education system
Kano State has taken what it describes as a major step toward reshaping the Almajiri system, inaugurating a 20-member advisory committee focused on education and welfare reform. Approved by Governor A…
King Sunny Adé’s album made U.S. Billboard history, U.S. Mission says
King Sunny Adé’s “Jùjú Music” made history on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in 1983, according to the U.S. Mission Nigeria. The mission shared the information on X on Thursday as part of its “This Week…
‘I thought of selling my laptop’: Ex-BBN star Danboskid opens up about his struggles
Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Daniel Olatunji, popularly known as Danboskid, has opened up about his current struggles. “I thought of selling my laptop,” he said, describing the financi…
NYSC sets dates and nine centres for foreign-trained graduates’ physical verification
The National Youth Service Corps has scheduled physical verification for foreign-trained Nigerian graduates taking part in the 2026 Batch C Stream I service year. The exercise will run from Tuesday, S…
How eco-friendly funerals are reshaping farewells for celebrities and aristocrats
At the funeral of Dior public relations director Mathilde Favier, the coffin drew almost as much attention as the distinguished guests gathered to remember her. Favier, who died in a traffic accident …
Mariela Prieto eliminated from Gran Hermano ahead of final
Mariela Prieto's run on Gran Hermano Generación Dorada ended after viewers chose Luana Fernández in the decisive head-to-head vote. The elimination gala took place just 48 hours after Jennifer “Pincoy…
Working Holiday: Denmark opens one-year work applications to Argentines
Argentines who want to spend a year working and traveling abroad can now apply for Denmark’s Working Holiday program. The visa allows participants to travel to Denmark, work during their stay and expl…
World’s largest alfajor? Buenos Aires festival sets Guinness attempt this weekend
A giant alfajor will take center stage this weekend at Cafecito BA, where organizers will try to make the world’s largest version of Argentina’s popular filled cookie. The attempt will take place on S…
At 44, Argentine Woman Left Business Administration to Teach the Art of Dancing Through Chaos at Di Tella’s MBA
Brenda Cohen is 44 and convinced that people shape their own lives. Her path has taken her from business administration classrooms to managing an olive-oil farm, and finally to dance and the 5Rhythms …
Psychology explains the resilience of people born in the 1960s and 1970s: “A model of strictness and freedom”
Children growing up in the 1960s and 1970s often had to handle everyday problems without immediate help from adults, or from a screen. Entertainment depended on imagination, much of the play happened …
Harvard professor Arthur Brooks: “A form of intelligence emerges after 40”
Arthur Brooks argues that turning 40 does not mark the end of professional usefulness. It marks a change in the kind of intelligence people can bring to their work. Before 40, he said, people generall…
Gabriel Rolón: “The fear of loneliness is intrinsic to being human”
Gabriel Rolón says many people remain in relationships they would not choose because they fear being alone. In an interview with LN+, the psychoanalyst compared relationships to a vehicle that needs a…
Fito Páez documentary traces broken ribs, lost love and the musician’s beginnings in Rosario
For more than 20 years, Matías Gueilburt watched Fito Páez from the unusually close vantage point of a friend. Now he has turned that relationship into a documentary, Fito Páez: El mundo cabe en una c…
She Tried to “Farm Aura” With a Guy, Then His Girlfriend Appeared and the Ending Went Viral
A young woman’s attempt to “farm aura” by inviting a man to dance took an unexpected turn when his girlfriend appeared. Rather than letting the encounter become confrontational, she invited the girlfr…
Germany’s powerful Catholic Church presses for sweeping reforms, putting Pope Leo XIV to the test
Germany’s powerful Catholic Church is again pushing for major reforms, putting Pope Leo XIV in the difficult position of mediating between its reformist and conservative wings. The country’s bishops w…
Argentina’s “king of red grapes” rivals French Cabernet, but is becoming increasingly scarce
Argentina’s Cabernet Sauvignon faces a striking contradiction: it is becoming harder to find, yet the best examples have never looked more convincing. Over the decade from 2016 to 2025, the area plant…
The Little Prince’s reminder about self-worth and relationships: You own your life and emotions
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince, first published in 1943, remains one of the world’s most widely read literary works. The book blends fables, philosophy and reflections on everyday life. …
Amid family scandal, Tini returns to the stage: “I am stronger than ever, happier than ever”
Tini Stoessel returned to the stage in Guadalajara amid intense attention to the family dispute surrounding her. Performing with Futttura at Arena Guadalajara on Wednesday, September 2, she addressed …
How Clara Darín Lives Today: Ceramics, Photography and a New Role as an Aunt
Clara Darín grew up surrounded by cameras, film sets, dressing rooms, theaters, premieres and award ceremonies. Yet unlike her older brother, Ricardo “Chino” Darín, she did not choose acting. At 33, s…
They have six children and live in the jungle: “The youngest learn at home, prepare the soil and care for the animals”
At sunrise in Ecuador’s Amazon, the Porter children begin their daily assignments: harvesting fruit, studying at home, preparing the soil and caring for animals. Natalie and Michael Porter left their …
Brenda Gandini gets emotional watching footage of her television debut
Brenda Gandini struggled to hold back tears when a television program showed a clip from her first appearance on screen, in the youth hit Floricienta. The 42-year-old actress appeared on Otro día perd…
Chefs agree on the secret to the best mashed potatoes: Preserve the natural starch
Chefs agree that the key to irresistible, silky mashed potatoes lies in preserving the potato’s natural starch. The dish may look simple, but experts describe a series of steps that can give it a smoo…
Parents of Jovina students protest outside Novi Sad technical school: “Principal Stojković is destroying the school”
Parents gathered outside a technical school in Novi Sad where the Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium is temporarily housed, demanding the return of dismissed teachers. The protest followed a series of dis…
Serbia establishes SVI union for higher-education employees
Employees from four Serbian universities have founded a new sectoral union for higher education workers, naming it SVI. The founding members come from the University of Belgrade, the University of Art…
Colombia updates regularization process for Venezuelans with three options
Migración Colombia has set out three options for Venezuelans seeking to remain legally in Colombia. The agency announced the routes through its official account on X. The first is the Temporary Protec…
When is Children’s Day in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica celebrates Children’s Day on September 9, a tradition that dates back to 1946. The annual observance recognizes children across the country. The date has remained established since authorit…
Ki Eun-se overhauls 30-year-old apartment: “I put everything into the interior”
Actress Ki Eun-se has opened the doors to her newly renovated home, showing viewers the living room, second-floor rooms and guest room. The tour appeared on her YouTube channel, “Ki Eun-se’s Home,” in…
Ayoung “Second Marriage” Remark Fuels Speculation During Couple’s Trip
Ayoung took her boyfriend, Kim Hyung-bae, on a trip with her younger sister and the sister’s husband, turning the outing into a family-couple date for her YouTube channel. On Sept. 3, the YouTuber and…
Kwak Beom Samples Korean Snacks for Export in Mongolia, Dislikes Fruit-Flavored Variety
Comedian and broadcaster Kwak Beom sampled Korean snacks intended for export while visiting Mongolia. The tasting appeared in a YouTube travel video documenting his two-night, three-day trip from Frid…
Ahn Sun-young paid off her mother’s 100 million won debt, only to find another 5 million won owed
Broadcaster Ahn Sun-young responded with empathy to a story about a daughter who felt discriminated against. The discussion focused on conflict between mothers and daughters. The story appeared in a v…
Kian84 swims with AI match Rahee, then names her his ideal type
Kian84 found himself swimming with an AI blind-date partner, Rahee, carried in a waterproof pouch during an SBS entertainment program. He initially joked self-deprecatingly about his situation, contra…
Kim Dae-ho Stunned by Junior’s Blunt Remark: “You Quit to Become a Celebrity”
Kim Dae-ho was left reeling by a blunt remark from Park So-young, the MBC junior who followed him in taking on the program. During the latest episode of MBC’s “Help Me! Holmes,” Kim, Park and Yang Se-…
Hong Jin-kyung meets fellow Pyeongchang-dong resident Kwak Jin-eon for a surprise get-together
Singer Kwak Jin-eon met Hong Jin-kyung in their shared neighborhood of Pyeongchang-dong. The encounter appeared in Hong's newly released video. The video described the pair as an unexpectedly compatib…
Jessica, 37, channels youthful charm with a perfect hair scarf look
Singer Jessica showed off her youthful style in late-summer social media photos. She posed while choosing a menu on an outdoor terrace and later stood in a moderately leafy park. She wore an asymmetri…
“Dating shows are all ridiculous these days,” AI girlfriend says in surprise outburst
The AI girlfriend Nahi stunned Kian84 and the studio with an unusually blunt remark during SBS’s entertainment show “Gian84’s Romance.” In the episode broadcast on the third, Kian84 chose Nahi over Ga…
Noh Yoon-seo marvels at Yum Jung-ah’s red lipstick: “She looked so beautiful every time I turned around”
Noh Yoon-seo could not stop admiring Yum Jung-ah’s appearance during the latest episode of tvN’s “Sisters’ Direct Farm Delivery 3.” The episode, broadcast on the third, showed Yum Jung-ah, Kim Sun-you…
Moon Ga-young Shows Off a Defined Waist at Beauty Event
Moon Ga-young drew attention with her defined waist as she posed for photographers at a beauty brand’s pop-up opening event in Seongsu, Seoul. The event took place on Sept. 3, 2026. TWICE’s Mina, 2PM’…
Moon Ga-young poses with a cute heart
Moon Ga-young gave photographers a heart pose at a beauty brand’s pop-up store opening event in Seongsu, Seoul. The event took place on September 3 at Anderson C in Seongsu. TWICE’s Mina, 2PM’s Ok Tae…
Moon Ga-young Radiates in White at Beauty Event
Moon Ga-young appeared in white with a striking presence at a beauty brand’s pop-up opening event in Seongsu, Seoul. The event took place on Sept. 3, 2026. TWICE’s Mina, 2PM’s Ok Taec-yeon, actor Kang…
Moon Ga-young Commands Attention at Beauty Event
Moon Ga-young captured the attention of those at the event as she posed for photographers at a beauty brand’s pop-up opening in Seongsu, Seoul. The photo event was held on Sept. 3, 2026. TWICE’s Mina,…
Moon Ga-young Brings Elegant Style in White
Moon Ga-young showcased an elegant white look at a beauty brand’s pop-up opening event in Seongsu, Seoul. The photo event was held on Sept. 3, 2026. TWICE’s Mina, 2PM’s Ok Taec-yeon, actor Kang Hoon a…
Moon Ga-young Greets Cameras With a Shy Smile
Actress Moon Ga-young appeared before photographers with a shy smile at a beauty brand’s pop-up opening event in Seongsu, Seoul. The photo event took place on Sept. 3, 2026. TWICE’s Mina, 2PM’s Ok Tae…
Gloria Steinem, the ‘godmother of 20th-century feminism,’ dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, widely known as the “godmother of 20th-century feminism,” has died at her home in New York at the age of 92, according to a statement from her foundation on Instagram. Steinem became a…
After losing 46 kilograms, Seo In-young breaks down over junior singer Dayoung’s flower basket
Seo In-young could not hold back her tears after finding a lavish flower basket waiting for her in the dressing room. The singer had just finished rehearsing for her Waterbomb Sokcho 2026 performance …
“Still handsome today”: Lee Jun-hyuk charms fans with a picture-perfect everyday look
Actor Lee Jun-hyuk gave fans a glimpse of his stylish everyday appearance by posting several photos without a caption. The images appeared to show him sitting on a sofa in a waiting room while using h…
Kim Kyung-wook Horrified as Sayuri Creates Her Own Scandal: “I Went to Her Family Home With Her” ('MMTG')
Kim Kyung-wook reportedly looked horrified as Sayuri appeared to manufacture her own scandal, with the headline adding that he had gone with her to her family home. In a video uploaded on the MMTG You…
AI Nahi takes aim at dating shows, leaving Jang Do-yeon and Lee Jun stunned
AI Nahi offered an outspoken assessment of today’s dating shows while on a two-day, one-night trip to Yangpyeong with Kian84 on SBS’s ‘Kian’s Unusual Romance.’ In the episode, Kian84 chose Nahi from b…
Kim Seol-hyun’s Radiant Look Needs No Spotlight
Kim Seol-hyun arrived at the opening red carpet of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival with a look described as bright enough to need no extra lighting. The opening ceremony took plac…
Kim Seol-hyun Shows Off a Breezy Sleeveless Look
Kim Seol-hyun showed off a breezy sleeveless look at the opening ceremony red carpet of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival. The ceremony was held on Sept. 3 at the summer plaza of Je…
Kim Seol-hyun Makes a Movie-Style Entrance
Kim Seol-hyun made a movie-style entrance at the opening ceremony red carpet of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival. The ceremony was held on Sept. 3 at the summer plaza of Jecheon Ar…
Kim Seol-hyun Wins Attention With a Sparkling Smile
Kim Seol-hyun drew attention with her sparkling smile at the opening ceremony red carpet of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival. The event took place on Sept. 3 at the summer plaza of…
Kim Seol-hyun Attends the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival Red Carpet
Kim Seol-hyun attended the opening ceremony red carpet of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival on Sept. 3. The event took place at the summer plaza of Jecheon Arts Center in Jecheon, S…
Kim Seol-hyun Shines Without Any Need for Lighting at the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival
Kim Seol-hyun arrived at the opening ceremony of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival looking bright enough to need no extra lighting, the photo caption said. The actress attended the …
[Photo] Park So-dam Is a Goddess on the Red Carpet
Park So-dam attended the opening ceremony red carpet of the 22nd Jecheon International Music and Film Festival in Jecheon on Sept. 3. The six-day festival runs through Sept. 8 across Jecheon under the…
New books on Korean history, war crimes, farming, silver, and Darwin
A seven-volume series, “Rereading Modern and Contemporary Korean History,” traces Korea’s modern development from the Korean Empire through Japanese colonial rule, the independence movement, liberatio…
New books on culture and learning for Sept. 4
A new book introduces 40 major Buddhist paintings from the Korean Peninsula, including works produced from the Goryeo to the Joseon period. These paintings carried religious teachings, but also record…
New literary books for Sept. 4
The new poetry collection “Scary Stories” by Kim Haeng-sook imagines a planet that has become impossible to inhabit. That vision, the poet writes, makes her love feel desperate. The book brings togeth…
New Children’s Books for September 4
The latest children’s books include playful stories, imaginative poetry and guides for understanding adolescence. In “The Snake Is Too Long!”, mice slide along a green line, rabbits use it as a skippi…
Actors Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae Announce Marriage After Year-Long Secret Relationship
Actor Kwak Si-yang and actress Yoo Ji-ae, a former member of Lovelyz, have announced that they will marry after dating secretly for one year. Kwak’s agency, 9ato Entertainment, said the couple plans t…
TWICE’s Dahyun Stuns in a Burgundy Dress at Film Festival Red Carpet
TWICE’s Dahyun drew attention on the red carpet in a burgundy dress at the opening ceremony of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival. The event took place on September 3 at the summer p…
Song Hae-na says she bought her first apartment, Han Hye-jin reveals she has heavy bank debt
Han Hye-jin’s villa in Hongcheon hosted the first model team-building event, bringing together Kim Sung-hee, Lee Hyun-yi, Song Hae-na, Ko So-hyun and Kim Jin-kyung. The video, titled “Models with a co…
Song Joong-ki says hello at the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival
Song Joong-ki greeted guests at the opening red carpet for the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival on Sept. 3. The event took place at the summer plaza of Jecheon Arts Center. The festiva…
Sahmyook University professor's New Service Development book selected for 2026 Sejong Books
A book by Sahmyook University business professor Hwang Hye-mi has been selected for the academic category of the 2026 Sejong Books program. New Service Development, published by Jeongdok, examines how…
Proposal to Keep Younger Primary Pupils in School Until 3 p.m. Sparks Debate Over Care and Fatigue
A proposal to keep South Korea’s youngest primary school pupils in class until 3 p.m. has opened a dispute over who should fill the country’s childcare gap: schools, families or private academies. The…
Ryu Yi-seo gives first look inside fridge packed with nutrition juices for IVF treatment
Ryu Yi-seo, the wife of Jeon Jin, gave viewers a first look inside her refrigerator in a video posted on the YouTube channel My Love Ryu Yi-seo. The video also featured a surprise appearance by a chef…
Sunwoo Yong-yeo tells Jun Hyun-moo: “You’re too greedy to notice a good woman”
Actress Sunwoo Yong-yeo sharply teased broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo, telling him, “You’re too greedy to notice a good woman.” The exchange appeared in a video posted on Sunwoo’s YouTube channel. The video…
The Ninth Munae Village Film Festival Runs Sept. 9-13
The Munae Village Film Festival, organized by residents of Dongcheon-dong and Gogi-dong in Yongin’s Suji District, will take place from Sept. 9 to 13 at venues including the Suji Nonghyup Dongcheon br…
September 4 appointments
South Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety appointed Kim Jong-chul as director of the Civil Cooperation and Community Division in a transfer. CBN News named Jung Ki-jo executive director of str…
September 4 obituaries
Lee Jeong-sun, a former publisher of Monthly Diplomacy, died on September 2 at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. Her funeral is scheduled for September 4. Kang Young-oh died on September 3 at Ewha…
[Photos] TWICE’s Dahyun Looks Like She Just Walked Out of a Movie
TWICE’s Dahyun drew attention on the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival. The event took place on the evening of September 3 at the summer plaza …
Jin Tae-hyun: “We try not to be judged by people”
Actors Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun drew attention by openly saying that they are not inherently good people. The comments came in a video posted on their YouTube channel, “Park Si-eun and Jin Tae-hyu…
[Photos] TWICE’s Dahyun shows off a “masterpiece” look
TWICE’s Dahyun appeared on the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, drawing attention for her striking, “masterpiece” visuals. The ceremony took …
China reacts angrily to Gwangju Biennale’s Taiwan pavilion, pulls out of Gwangju and boycotts Yeosu event
Chinese artists installing work for the Gwangju Biennale’s special pavilion have packed up after the event allowed the name “Taiwan Pavilion,” triggering a broader Chinese boycott of events in the Jeo…
[Photo] Zelo poses shyly with a finger heart
Singer Zelo posed with a shy finger-heart gesture at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week in Seoul. The event took place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on Sept. 3. Seoul Fashion Week features designs from 31 b…
Kwak Yun-gi, Im Se-mi and Joo Jong-hyuk appear with Cha Tae-hyun
Kwak Yun-gi, Im Se-mi and Joo Jong-hyuk appeared with Cha Tae-hyun at the opening red-carpet event of the 22nd Jecheon International Music and Film Festival. The ceremony took place at the Jecheon Art…
Im Se-mi turns heads in a polished red-carpet look
Im Se-mi appeared in a polished red-carpet look at the opening ceremony of the 22nd Jecheon International Music and Film Festival. The event took place at the Jecheon Arts Center’s outdoor plaza in Je…
Reina Greets Fans at Seoul Fashion Week
Reina, a former member of After School, offered a lively wave for photographers at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week in Seoul. The event took place on Sept. 3 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza. The fashion wee…
Hyeri puts the “belly fat controversy” to rest with a sleek look
Hyeri has once again appeared in a sleek look, putting an end to what Korean entertainment media calls the “belly fat controversy.” The actress and former Girls’ Day member posted several photos on so…
Jang Hang-jun and Mayor Lee Sang-cheon open the 22nd Jecheon International Music and Film Festival
The 22nd Jecheon International Music and Film Festival opened with its red-carpet ceremony at the summer plaza of the Jecheon Arts Center on September 3. Director Jang Hang-jun and Mayor Lee Sang-cheo…
Farewell to a Gentle Revolutionary
He was known as a revolutionary, but the quality that shaped his life most deeply was gentleness. The writer first remembers him from a university common room in the early 1980s, where senior student …
‘Landing Practice’ turns five years of sexual-violence survivors’ recovery into a film
“Landing Practice” begins with a simple appeal to sexual-violence survivors: ask for help without worrying about how others will react, and keep looking for people who can help. The documentary follow…
Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae Reveal Marriage After a Year of Secret Dating
Actor Kwak Si-yang surprised the public with an unexpected marriage announcement after previously saying that he wanted to marry soon but did not have enough money in reality. He reportedly dated his …
2PM’s Ok Taec-yeon Shows a Cute Heart Gesture
2PM’s Ok Taec-yeon made a heart gesture during a photo call at a beauty brand’s pop-up store opening event in Seongsu, Seoul. Actors Moon Ga-young and Kang Hoon, TWICE’s Mina and model Choi Mina-soo a…
2PM’s Ok Taec-yeon Offers a Sweet Greeting
2PM’s Ok Taec-yeon offered a greeting during a photo call at a beauty brand’s pop-up store opening event in Seongsu, Seoul. Actors Moon Ga-young and Kang Hoon, TWICE’s Mina and model Choi Mina-soo als…
Educational Pressure May Have Cut South Korea’s Birth Rate by 28%, Study Finds
South Korea’s intense competition over educational status may have reduced the country’s birth rate by 28%, according to research presented at a joint conference involving the Bank of Korea, the Centr…
Kwak Si-yang and former Lovelyz member Yoo Ji-ae to marry after a year of dating
Actors Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae, a former member of the girl group Lovelyz, will marry on Nov. 28 after about a year of dating. Their agencies, 9ato Entertainment and K-Plus, said the couple had “pr…
Despite being invited back, Alphaville rejects festival appearance over political statements
Alphaville will not return to the Glücksgefühle Festival, even after organizer Markus Krampe apologized and invited the band back. The festival is scheduled to take place at the Hockenheimring. Singer…
Remembering Nazi Germany: Grandpa takes a stand against the right
Bernhard Esser has spent decades making his family’s wartime memories accessible to young people. Now, at 82, he is also preserving those stories in a novel, while worrying about the return of politic…
Ludwigshafen crisis school: ADD says, “We are not hiding”
After months of damaging headlines, Rhineland-Palatinate’s education authority is moving directly into Ludwigshafen’s Karolina-Burger-Realschule plus to oversee what it calls a new start. ADD Presiden…
U-turn after criticism: Alphaville invited back to festival
Alphaville has been invited back to Germany’s Glücksgefühle Festival after organizers reversed course following widespread criticism of the band’s cancellation. Markus Krampe, who has organized the fe…
Security added as whale-inspired play “Timmy” returns to Hamburg stage
A Hamburg play about a humpback whale that died in the Baltic Sea will return to the stage with security guards watching over the performances. The Ernst Deutsch Theater added five shows after the pro…
Glücksgefühle Festival Apologizes for Dropping Alphaville, Then Invites the Band Back
The Glücksgefühle Festival has reversed its decision to drop Alphaville after the cancellation triggered sharp criticism. Festival director Markus Krampe apologized publicly and invited the band to pe…
Asylum accommodation centers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are increasingly underused
Many communal accommodation centers for asylum seekers and refugees in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are only partly occupied as asylum numbers in Germany decline. In Ludwigslust-Parchim, 785 of 1,571 places…
Norway’s royal family: An awkward web of family ties
At the coffin of Norway’s King Harald V, everyone is equal. The royal family’s farewell to the popular monarch becomes a portrait of an imperfect household, brought together by death. The scene gather…
Leipzig School painter’s widow Brigitte Tübke-Schellenberger dies at 95
Brigitte Tübke-Schellenberger, who devoted years to preserving the legacy of Leipzig painter Werner Tübke, has died at 95. She died on September 1, Galerie Schwind said, citing her family. A former la…
Different visions: Visit Berlin chief to leave after just three months
Jürgen Amann is leaving Visit Berlin after only three months as managing director, following reported disagreements over how the tourism agency should move forward. The Tagesspiegel reported that Aman…
Gloria Steinem, pioneering US feminist and journalist, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the US feminist and journalist who became an icon of the women’s movement in the 1960s, has died at the age of 92. She helped shape a public image of feminism that was not only necessa…
Kısır: The Secret Is in the Tomato Paste
Kısır is often treated as an ordinary bulgur salad, but the Turkish dish depends on getting one thing exactly right: its texture. It is frequently mishandled, becoming too soft, too heavily seasoned o…
Russian House in Berlin Set to Close, but Operations May Continue Until Mid-2027
The Russian House in Berlin is heading for closure, but the cultural center may continue operating until the middle of 2027 because of the agreement governing its work. The German government wants to …
Fewer children attend Brandenburg day-care, but the region keeps its places
Brandenburg is caring for fewer children in day-care, but the number of available places across the Berlin-Brandenburg region has barely changed. About 2.7% fewer children attended childcare in Brande…
Statistics: How many Americans live in Thuringia?
About 780 people with US citizenship lived in Thuringia at the end of 2025, according to data from the Thuringian State Office for Statistics. The figures were provided in response to a request. The n…
“Metal on Metal”: Germany’s Federal Court Partly Backs Moses Pelham in Kraftwerk Sampling Dispute
After 27 years of litigation, music producer Moses Pelham has won a partial victory in his sampling dispute with Kraftwerk. Germany’s Federal Court of Justice ruled that he had the right to use a two-…
Egg yolk pastries may soon get a drive-through service after Mid-Autumn Festival
A tour bus once stopped outside a used-car dealership in Changhua, not for car repairs but to buy egg yolk pastries. The unexpected group purchase inspired owner Chen Yung-tsung to create what he call…
Angered by Budget Cuts, Woman Donates NT$100,000 Saved from Recycling to Taiwan Cinema, Moving Culture Minister to Tears
Yeh Chin-hsing traveled north from Kaohsiung with NT$100,000 saved through years of selling chewing gum and collecting recyclables. She came to meet Culture Minister Li Yuan because she felt the Cultu…
Madonna’s Stunning Youthful Look Draws Praise, but Her Hands Give Away Her Age
Madonna’s latest sensual photos have split online opinion. Fans praised her facial features, skin and overall presence, with some saying she looked nothing like her reported age of 68 and appeared at …
Old photo of Taipei mayor sleeping while holding son draws criticism as ‘exploitation’
Political commentator Grace Wu Jingyi has criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an over an old photo showing him wearing glasses and holding his sleeping son. The post came amid controversy over Chiang’s…
InnOngsa World Tour Heads to Taiwan in November After Bangkok Finale Sells Out
Thai BL's latest popular pairing is coming to Taiwan. Inn Jakkrasin Atsavatanachai and Ongsa Tthuchh Khummuang, whose popularity surged through Waiting for Dawn Breaks, have officially announced a wor…
Ghost Gate Closes, Fortune Opens: Three Zodiac Signs Told to Avoid Two Taboos
As Ghost Month draws to a close, tarot teacher Xiao Meng has warned people to avoid two taboos while promising improved financial luck for three Chinese zodiac signs. She advises households to put awa…
Keelung calligrapher brings childlike joy to students’ brushwork
A five-year-old child who spontaneously picked up a brush and began writing became one of the clearest signs of what Keelung’s new calligraphy program hopes to achieve. The Keelung City Cultural Found…
Tainan Canal and Kyoto’s Lake Biwa Canal sign cooperation agreement
Water has become the link between Tainan and Kyoto as the two historic cities expand their cooperation. Tainan’s city government and Kyoto signed a memorandum on exchanges involving the Tainan Canal a…
Taiwan folk expert warns against saying three phrases on the final day of the lunar seventh month
Kaohsiung’s Fengshan Daitian Temple prepared a large traditional Ghost Festival offering, with 100 tables of cooked meat and 1,000 sets of food for wandering spirits. Folk expert Liao Da-yi visited th…
Li Jiawei’s Hit Song Faces Plagiarism Claim From Chinese Singer
Li Jiawei’s new single “A, B, C, D” has become a major hit overseas, but its success has been clouded by a plagiarism accusation from Chinese singer Zhou Rui. The “Iron-Lung Queen” released the song i…
Actresses Joke About Marriage, Money and Who Peels the Shrimp
Chen Hsiao-ching says softness works better than force when dealing with her husband. At a press conference for SET TV’s prime-time drama Needle and Thread Fate, she described herself as someone who “…
Taipei Mayor Stumbles Through Indigenous Greeting Song in Council Quiz
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an made it through five Indigenous greetings before getting stuck on the sixth during a lighthearted quiz at the city council. The quiz came from Amis councilor Lee Fang-ru, wh…
IDF reworking food procedures for military bases in effort to allow stricter kashrut standards
The IDF is preparing to roll out stricter kosher food procedures next week, placing military kitchens at the center of its effort to improve conditions for haredi soldiers. The change comes as debate …
Feminist Activist and Journalist Gloria Steinem Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the feminist activist and journalist, died at age 92, according to a post on her official Instagram account. “She passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by som…
Living with Neighbors: What Irritates Us, Why We Argue and How It Works Abroad
Neighbors are not chosen, yet they can shape everyday life. A Víkend DNES magazine feature asks why people so often dislike those living nearby and what kinds of behavior cause the most irritation. Th…
Vltava Philharmonic tests its acoustics in a scale model, complete with tiny-haired figures
A miniature version of Prague’s future Vltava Philharmonic is now being used to test how the concert hall will sound. The model, built at a 1:10 scale, even includes tiny figures with hair. Testing be…
Zlín museum acquires shoes made for Norwegian rally driver Østberg
The Museum of Southeast Moravia in Zlín has added an unusual pair of shoes to its growing collection: footwear made as a tribute to Norwegian rally driver Mads Østberg. The museum’s shoe collection ra…
After 30 Years, an Air Show Will Fill the Skies Again, Featuring Aerobatics and Martin Šonka
After three decades, aviation enthusiasts and the wider public will be able to return to the airfield near Křižanov in the Žďár nad Sázavou region for a Saturday air show. The event promises a full pr…
Poet and dissident Milan Ohnisko dies at 61
Milan Ohnisko, a poet, cultural commentator and former dissident, has died at the age of 61. He was a signatory of Charter 77 and a friend of Václav Havel. The news was first published by the Facebook…
REVIEW: Polívka romantic comedy spends most of its time deciding what to wear for A Perfect Day
A Perfect Day appears to spend as much time worrying about clothes as romance. The Czech romantic comedy, starring Bolek Polívka, is presented as part of a new wave of films built around an acting cou…
The New Eight will belong to fashion, with beauty queens also taking the runway
Fashion is returning to a place where textiles were once made by machines. On Thursday, October 3, the New Eight cultural complex in Frýdek-Místek will turn into the setting for the City Fashion Show.…
Look Up, It’s Inflating: Dozens of Balloons Rise Over Hradec Králové
Dozens of hot-air balloons filled the sky above Hradec Králové as the Balonové nebe festival began. Teams from five countries came to the Czech city for the five-day celebration of ballooning. Hundred…
Gloria Steinem, America’s most famous feminist, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated American feminist, author and journalist, has died at the age of 92. Her foundation announced her death on Instagram. Steinem was one of the founders of Ms. magazine, wh…
Actress Hana Pastejříková, Known for Major Zeman and Summer with a Cowboy, Dies
Hana Pastejříková, the Czech actress remembered for roles in 30 Cases of Major Zeman and the popular comedy Summer with a Cowboy, has died at 82. One of her best-known performances came as Taťána Svid…
Artist guards her works at an unusual exhibition while living in a mortuary
Aneta Hrdličková has chosen an unusual place to relax and present her art: the Jewish cemetery in Telč. The manager, whose hobby is visual art, is exhibiting her paintings there and personally keeping…
How to Create a Comfortable Six-Person Apartment in 48 Square Metres
A 48-square-metre apartment at Krvavec has been redesigned to accommodate up to six people while remaining bright and comfortable. Architects removed some partition walls and unnecessary doors to crea…
Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star replaced after vandalism following her death
Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been replaced after vandals scratched and defaced the singer’s name. The damage was discovered on Monday in central Hollywood, where fans had rece…
September 2026 events guide: What to do in Mexico City
Mexico City’s September calendar is filling up with events tied to the country’s festive month, including traditional performances, regional food and architecture. Oaxaca will come to the capital with…
Makeup Mistakes That Can Make Your Look Seem Heavier
Makeup can look flawless in front of the mirror and turn heavy a few hours later. Texture becomes more visible, some areas lose their natural appearance, and the fresh finish disappears. Several routi…
“Gungo and the Caveman Games,” the Film the Riva Palacio Brothers Carved Out Last Century
The Riva Palacio brothers first imagined “Gungo and the Caveman Games” decades ago, when Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste was still at university and drawing a comic strip about a short, hairy, bearded …
At La Bâtie, Philippe Macasdar puts Geneva before the often-cruel judgment of writers
Geneva’s residents may chase comfort, fortune and respectable appearances, but after forty they supposedly shrivel inside. That deliberately cruel portrait opens Philippe Macasdar’s literary journey t…
“If I had been told my fight would still be relevant in 2023”: Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem never drove. She owned neither a car nor a motorcycle, yet the journalist and feminist activist spent her life on the road, relying on taxis, planes and other people for transportation …
“Why is it easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism?”
“Why is it easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism?” The question gives La Bâtie’s production at Geneva’s Théâtre de l’Orangerie its starting point. In a lively electro-punk …
Clément XV, the Fake French Pope Who Excommunicated Paul VI
On June 23, 1974, two very different historical episodes shared the same date. The day marked the plebiscite that led to the creation of the canton of Jura, but it also marked the death of Michel Coll…
In “Saute-ruisseau,” Pierrette Frochaux recounts a life lived among books
Faustine is six years old when she is sent from the city to spend the summer on a farm. In Pierrette Frochaux’s “Saute-ruisseau,” the countryside becomes both a place of discovery and a landscape shap…
Peru’s Callao to build 14-meter statue of Pope Leo XIV
Callao is preparing a 14-meter monument to Pope Leo XIV, making it Peru’s tallest statue dedicated to a pontiff once installed. The sculpture will stand by the sea at the future Gaelito Children’s Par…
Kevin Garnett’s Former Malibu Mansion Listed for $48 Million After Major Makeover
Kevin Garnett’s former Malibu mansion is now seeking $48 million, after a long and difficult journey from unfinished project to luxury residence. The NBA legend bought the Pacific Coast Highway proper…
Drivers Frustrated by More Than Sky-High Parking Fees at Popular Lithuanian Coast Spot
Drivers arriving at Olando kepurė, one of Lithuania’s most popular coastal spots, are facing more than a new parking system this year. They are also confronting sharply higher fees. Since June 1, the …
Lithuania’s September event marathon brings global stars to town
Lithuania’s event calendar will stay busy as summer gives way to autumn. A$AP Rocky will perform in the country for the first time at Kaunas’ Žalgiris Arena, while the city hosts the 15th internationa…
Opening of the Kėdainiai City Festival
Kėdainiai’s city festival opens with honors for an honorary citizen of the region and the recipient of the Czesław Miłosz Prize. The ceremony will be followed by “Uniting the City,” a concert performe…
Marijonas Mikutavičius: Every Lithuanian Should Dislike the Government
“Every Lithuanian should dislike the government,” singer Marijonas Mikutavičius says. He is surprised by people who fall in love with politicians and defend them like a favorite sports team. Mikutavič…
Meno Club opens its fourth season with London gallery director Berta Zubrickaitė
Meno Club has opened its fourth season at the Rupert Contemporary Art Centre in Vilnius, bringing together more than 80 invited guests from Lithuania’s art and culture scene. The Aug. 31 event drew cl…
QR code checks and child-protection training launched
Lithuania’s child-rights service is checking the QR codes of people who work with children in religious communities. The electronic document helps verify whether they have convictions for serious crim…
Aušra Maldeikienė Joins Unexpected TV Adventure With Her Daughter-in-Law
Aušra Maldeikienė is known in Lithuania for sharp public statements, but her next television appearance puts her in an unexpected role: student. The former member of parliament and European Parliament…
An Oktoberfest Waitress’s Day: The Unvarnished Reality
The first beer mug marks the start of a marathon for Oktoberfest waitresses. As hundreds of visitors in lederhosen and dirndl dresses clap through the countdown, the servers line up at the bar, ready …
Delfi to reveal Lithuania’s most influential people at major ceremony
Delfi is preparing to reveal Lithuania’s most influential people at a formal ceremony on October 1, continuing a tradition that began in 2015. The event will name leaders in politics, business and eco…
September is the time to weed out contradictions in child-care policy
Lithuania’s political left and right agree that families need support as the birth rate falls. Yet the country’s existing child-care system contains contradictions that the article says should be addr…
Global Stars Gather at Venice Film Festival as Paparazzi Spot Claudia Schiffer
The Venice Film Festival has opened with a high-profile premiere and a guest list packed with international stars, including Claudia Schiffer, whose arrival was captured by paparazzi. The 83rd festiva…
Madam Bovary director Frljić: For me, theatre is a process of discovery, not illustration
Oliver Frljić sees theatre as a process of discovery rather than illustration. In two weeks, the Bosnian-Croatian director will bring his production of Madam Bovary to the Lithuanian National Drama Th…
Martynas Tyla: Politics is a worse profession than prostitution
Music producer Martynas Tyla has delivered a blunt verdict on politics, calling it a worse profession than prostitution and placing it well below pop culture. Speaking on the podcast “Kontrastai,” Tyl…
Friday horoscope, September 4: A good day to make final decisions
The day may feel practical, but an inner need for security, clarity and tangible results could be stronger. There is no need to rush simply to end an uncomfortable situation. In communication, patienc…
School holiday schedule approved: When will students take breaks?
Lithuania has approved the school holiday schedule for the academic year, including separate spring breaks for older and younger students. The later spring break for students in the third and fourth y…
Dogs That Live With Cats Develop Distinctive Behaviors
Dogs and cats may have long been portrayed as natural enemies, but in many homes they live together peacefully and learn from one another. That exchange can produce unexpected traits associated with t…
Jessica Shy makes first public appearance after career-defining concert milestone
Jessica Shy returned to public view after a career-defining weekend, when nearly 100,000 fans gathered for her two concerts at Vingio Park. The singer appeared in good spirits at Wednesday evening’s E…
Lithuanian Wind Orchestra Presents Anniversary Edition of Vilnius Winds Festival
Vilnius Winds returns to the Lithuanian capital for its fifth edition with a program designed to push wind music into unexpected settings. The festival, organized by the Lithuanian Symphonic Wind Orch…
Delfi Day: Foreign Workers in Lithuania and a Changing Teaching Profession
Delfi’s Thursday program opens with actor and author Juozas Gaižauskas presenting his latest book, “Lullaby of the Cobra.” The book explores pain, love, loss and the strength people reveal in life’s h…
Croatian customer recounts awkward café encounter: “I asked for my change. His answer shocked me”
A coffee stop turned into an argument over tipping culture after a Croatian customer said a waiter kept his change and then asked, “A tip?” The customer said his bill came to 2.20 euros and that he pa…
PHOTOS: Apartment for Sale in Historic Villa Just Steps from the Sea, Asking Price Revealed
An elegant apartment in one of Opatija’s historic villas is being offered for €295,000, just a few steps from the sea and the well-known Franz Joseph coastal promenade. The 50-square-meter ground-floo…
Europe’s culinary map: Top chefs reveal eight cities where food is best
From street food to Michelin-starred dining, Europe offers a seemingly endless range of culinary experiences. Travel + Leisure brought together leading chefs to identify eight cities that food lovers …
Our actress reveals what still delights and surprises her after 20 years on stage
Mirna Medaković Stepinac says acting may have been her path long before she consciously chose it. As a child, she performed in kindergarten and led school events, recalling that she has always been “l…
Six alternatives to cucumbers and peppers for your winter pantry
Winter preserving does not have to stop at cucumbers, peppers, beetroot and ajvar. Zucchini, eggplant, green beans, onions, cauliflower and even green tomatoes can all be turned into flavorful supplie…
Lana Barić completes filming of her debut feature film
After 24 days of filming in Zagreb, Lana Barić has completed “Eva nakon pada,” her first feature-length fiction film as a director and screenwriter. The Croatian production follows Žana, a woman who u…
Hana Jušić’s “God Will Not Help” chosen as Croatia’s Oscar entry
Hana Jušić’s “God Will Not Help” will represent Croatia in the international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The Croatian Film Workers’ Association selected the film as the country’s…
A week of experimental film arrives with the 25 FPS Festival
The 25 FPS International Experimental Film and Video Festival will turn Zagreb’s Kinoteka into a meeting place for experimental cinema from Sept. 22 to 26, with its opening ceremony at Histrionski Dom…
Moving to Zagreb for several months, she asks locals for advice on getting around and eating cheaply
A woman moving to western New Zagreb for several months turned to local residents for practical advice: how to use public transport several times a day without spending 80 euros a month, where to find…
New survey finds the world’s most polite tourists, while Americans spend the most
Japanese tourists have been named the world’s most polite in a survey of 192 tour operators, while Americans dominated the rankings for tipping and spending. The survey, conducted by SafariBookings, a…
‘I rang her, and she showed me this’: Zagreb cyclist angered by pedestrian on bike path
A bicycle ride along Zagrebačka Avenue ended in an unpleasant confrontation for a Zagreb woman who said a pedestrian walking a dog refused to move from the middle of the bike path. The cyclist wrote o…
Coat meat with these two ingredients before roasting for a tender result
A mixture of yogurt and mustard may help turn dry, tough roasted meat into a juicier dish with a better texture. The marinade uses 200 grams of full-fat or thick yogurt, two tablespoons of mild mustar…
Film adaptations of Croatian literature are the strongest part of the country’s cinema
Film adaptations have become the most successful part of Croatian cinema, according to university lecturer, film critic and editor Zlatko Vidačković. He is a co-author of the new book “Croatian Litera…
Europe’s best bar for 2026 is a Budapest ruin bar in an abandoned factory
The best bar in Europe for 2026 is Szimpla Kert, a famously chaotic Budapest venue housed in an abandoned factory in the city’s Jewish quarter. The European Bar Guide placed the original ruin bar at t…
Azm Alliance Leadership Offers Condolences to Health Minister Over His Mother’s Death
The leadership body of Iraq’s Azm Alliance paid a condolence visit to the health minister on Thursday after the death of his mother. The brief announcement gave no further details about the visit or t…
Helsinki Adult Education Centre Teaches Second-Hand Shopping, Matcha and Heavy-Metal Singing
At Helsinki’s adult education centre, learning to shop at flea markets now costs 80 euros for a three-hour session. Beginners need not apply: the follow-up course requires at least a basic understandi…
Businessman and artist buy Punkaharju’s long-abandoned Retretti art centre
Retretti, the distinctive Punkaharju art centre that has stood closed to the public for five years, has new owners. Businessman Thomas Zilliacus and light and sound artist Marko Häkkinen announced the…
Tampere artists’ concert at Nokia Arena canceled because of weak ticket sales
The Mansen tähdet concert at Tampere’s Nokia Arena has been canceled after weak ticket sales. The concert had been scheduled for Oct. 24. Nokia Arena said the cancellation resulted from the event orga…
Feminist Gloria Steinem Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, one of the best-known American figures of second-wave feminism, has died at 92. She died at home in New York on Wednesday surrounded by loved ones, her representative said in a stateme…
Film review: Mark Wahlberg excels as a thoroughly repellent gangster
Mark Wahlberg plays a hitman who joins forces with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s FBI agent in the crime film “By Any Means Necessary.” The unlikely partnership puts a contract killer in the role of crime so…
Concert review: A superb orchestral performance turns into Mikko Kuustonen and Jukka Perko comedy
The audience began howling with excitement as the white-shirted Mikko Kuustonen, 66, walked onto the Huvila stage in front of the Kymi Sinfonietta. The singer-songwriter and media personality quickly …
Immigration: Helsinki Is Not Attractive to Foreign-Born Newcomers
Helsinki has reached 700,000 residents, but the city’s latest population study presents an unsettled picture of who is driving that growth and how long they stay. For many residents with foreign backg…
Entangled: Solidarity in Silesia and the Long Shadow of Suspicion Over Sienkiewicz
In August 1980, miners in Jastrzębie went on strike without opposition leaders, advisers or a prepared plan. Within days, they built one of the most important centres of the emerging Solidarity moveme…
He wanted to build a garden terrace. Instead, he found Denmark’s biggest Viking treasure
A few hours of work in the garden turned into the biggest surprise of the finder’s life: the discovery of a 10th-century Viking treasure described as the largest ever found in Denmark.
It looks like a science-fiction film set: Tourists flock to an otherworldly European resort
As summer temperatures begin to ease, tourists heading south across Europe are rediscovering La Grande-Motte, a French Mediterranean resort that looks less like a traditional holiday town than a scien…
Task switching is cognitive self-sabotage, expert says: Exhausted like after a marathon, with results like walking in place
A person can spend the whole day answering emails, taking calls, checking Teams, correcting spreadsheets and commenting on a presentation, yet still feel that the most important task has barely moved.…
Omega Speedmaster 38 mm: Seven Familiar Faces
Omega is giving its smaller Speedmaster seven new faces. The 38-millimeter model keeps the identity of one of the company’s most recognizable watches while offering a broader range of colors and finis…
Peter Jackson, Danny DeVito and Amy Irving to receive Sitges lifetime achievement awards
Peter Jackson, Danny DeVito and Amy Irving will receive the honorary Grand Prize at Spain’s Sitges Fantastic Film Festival, which will take place from Oct. 8 to 18. The festival will open with “Found …
Amal and George Clooney Share a Loving Moment at the Venice Film Festival
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin arrived hand in hand for the opening of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, looking every bit the glamorous couple. On the red carpet, they exchanged affecti…
Kate and Rooney Mara Surprise Venice as Sisters Who Speak and Move in Unison
Kate and Rooney Mara do not merely play sisters in Werner Herzog’s new film. In “Bucking Fastard,” they speak at the same time, move together and share a lover, the same dreams and an almost inseparab…
‘Wild Horse Nine’ puts CIA intervention and conspiracies in Allende-era Chile under the spotlight
Two CIA agents who are supposed to be operating undercover become entangled with two idealistic young left-wing students in Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine,” a darkly comic film set in Chile before…
Zero Hour
A group of people must survive inside a besieged building after an apparent bioterrorist attack unleashes a virus that turns infected people into murderous creatures. “Zero Hour,” whose original title…
Karol G and Bruno Mars Release ‘Still’ Music Video
Karol G and Bruno Mars have released the music video for “Still,” filmed in the middle of the Colombian singer’s world tour concert at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. The video, shot in black and white, fo…
FundéuRAE: “in fraganti” Needs Neither Quotation Marks nor Italics
FundéuRAE has clarified that the Spanish expression “in fraganti” should be written plainly, without quotation marks or italics. The language foundation, promoted by the EFE news agency and the Royal …
‘Los domingos,’ ‘El ser querido’ and ‘La bola negra’ shortlisted to represent Spain at the Oscars
Three Spanish films remain in the running to represent Spain in the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards: Alauda Ruiz de Azúa’s “Los domingos,” Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s “El ser querido…
Universities seek greater efficiency and threaten new protests as austerity looms
Austria’s universities are preparing for another wave of protests as they face the prospect of major budget cuts. At the same time, university leaders say the sector must become more efficient. The un…
Team 7 furniture maker: “Everything was a little improvised”
For Georg Emprechtinger, wood has something in common with good wine or cheese: “Storage and aging determine the material’s later quality.” The Team 7 chief grew up surrounded by wood in Austria’s Inn…
Thomas Mann versus Erika Mann: That is brutality
Thomas Mann returns to Germany, but in Paweł Pawlikowski’s new film he does not make the journey with his wife Katia. He travels with his daughter Erika, whose view of the celebrated writer carries as…
Elliot Page Says He Has No New Roles Despite Hit Film The Odyssey
Elliot Page has a prominent role in The Odyssey, one of the year’s most successful films, but says he still has no next project lined up. On the podcast On Film... With Kevin McCarthy, host Kevin McCa…
Alphaville dropped from festival over fears of political statements
Alphaville, the German pop group behind “Forever Young,” will no longer perform at the Glücksgefühle Festival at the Hockenheimring because organizers feared political remarks from singer Marian Gold.…
Hopeton Lindo Shares Personal Testimony on New EP ‘A Miracle’
Hopeton Lindo’s new six-song EP, “A Miracle,” grew out of grief and a deeply personal period in the singer-songwriter’s life. Released on August 21 through his company, Irie Pen Records, the project d…
Steinem opened doors for ‘millions of women,’ Hillary Clinton says
Gloria Steinem, the journalist and feminist icon who helped define the American women’s rights movement, has died at 92, her foundation said. The foundation said Steinem died peacefully at her home in…
Good Good Golf CEO resigns after furor over Callaway ad
Good Good Golf CEO Matt Kendrick and President Joe Flannery left the company on Wednesday after a backlash over a co-branded Callaway Golf advertisement. Viewers criticized the ad as sexist and said i…
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, whose center-parted hair and aviator glasses made her instantly recognizable, spent decades carrying the U.S. women’s movement into lecture halls, community centers, rallies and marche…
Gloria Steinem, trailblazing women’s liberation leader, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, whose journalism and activism helped shape the modern women’s liberation movement, has died at 92. She died peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by people who loved her,…
Four Zodiac Signs That Form Lifelong Bonds With Their Friends
In a world where relationships and friendships can feel increasingly disposable, some people still treat friendship as sacred. Astrology commentary points to four zodiac signs said to regard their clo…
Have school enrollment fees really disappeared, or merely changed shape?
Have school enrollment fees really ended in Turkey, or have they simply changed their appearance? Despite the Education Ministry’s warning that such charges are “strictly forbidden,” parents reportedl…
Religious figure with posts at TSE and Diyanet sparks backlash over distinction between religious marriage and civil marriage
Orhan Çeker, a retired theologian who heads the Ehli Sünnet Âlimler Birliği, has drawn criticism with remarks about child marriage. He said marrying girls as young as 3 to 5 could not be described as …
TÖB-DER executive İsmet Yalçınkaya dies
İsmet Yalçınkaya, deputy chairman of the All Teachers’ Union and Solidarity Association, known by its Turkish acronym TÖB-DER, has died. Yalçınkaya was detained during the period following the Sept. 1…
ÖSYM says some population offices will open Sunday for KPSS candidates with ID problems
Some provincial and district population offices in Turkey will open on Sunday, September 6, for candidates taking the General Ability and General Culture session of the 2026 KPSS undergraduate exam. T…
A Hungarian comfort-food classic: Rakott Krumpli
Rakott Krumpli, which literally means “layered potatoes,” is one of Hungary’s most filling and familiar home-cooked dishes. Its appeal comes from the paprika-seasoned sausage fat soaking into layers o…
The Five Zodiac Signs That Change the Mood Wherever They Go
Some zodiac signs can change the atmosphere of a room almost as soon as they enter it, according to astrology. Their energy, communication style and distinctive personalities make them immediately not…
Drawing Festival Invites Participants to Think Together
A free online festival will use drawings, strings, knots and puppet simulations to open conversations about human rights. Organized by Amnesty International Türkiye’s Human Rights Education Programme,…
Leadership change at the Sabancı Foundation
Rana Tutcuoğlu will take over as general manager of the Sabancı Foundation, a major supporter of cultural initiatives including the Turkish Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Ayvalık International M…
Gaziantep’s famous meftune: A perfectly balanced recipe
Gaziantep’s meftune is a beloved regional dish built around the combination of eggplant, tomatoes and garlic. Diced meat and pomegranate molasses give it a rich, aromatic and distinctly sour flavor. F…
What Is the Film Disco Boy About? Who Stars in It?
Giacomo Abbruzzese’s Disco Boy brings together two men from sharply different lives whose paths cross in an unexpected place. After a painful journey across Europe, Aleksei arrives in Paris hoping to …
2026 Applications for Specialist and Head Teacher Programs: Dates and How to Apply
Turkey’s Ministry of National Education has published the 2026 schedule for applications to its specialist teacher and head teacher training programs. Applications will be submitted through mebbis.meb…
A Comforting Classic: Turkish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes
This Turkish home-style recipe brings together bite-sized meatballs, smooth buttery mashed potatoes and a tomato sauce. It offers a hearty option for an evening meal, with the meatballs cooked until t…
Mineduc sets safety measures for September civic torch events
Guatemala’s Ministry of Education has announced preventive and safety measures for schools organizing extracurricular activities during September, the country’s patriotic month. The guidance focuses e…
What route will Guatemala’s September 15 school parade take?
Guatemala’s traditional civic school parade will return on September 15 after a two-year suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to noon through Guatemal…
Thursday lottery draws offer multimillion-leu jackpots in Romania’s 6/49 and Joker games
Romania’s national lottery will hold new draws on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, across six games: 6/49, Noroc, Joker, Noroc Plus, 5/40 and Super Noroc. The biggest carryover is in Joker’s first category, w…
Hunting gear guide: how to choose boots and clothing for the season
Wet grass, strong wind and uneven ground quickly reveal whether hunting gear works beyond the fitting room. A jacket’s appearance says little about its performance after several kilometres on difficul…
1,100-year-old Viking silver hoard discovered in Denmark during terrace work
A man preparing the ground for a terrace in Denmark made an extraordinary discovery when his digging tool struck something buried with an unusual sound. Searching by hand, he found silver pieces that …
Sean Ono Lennon becomes a father for the first time, naming his son Aurelius
Sean Ono Lennon announced on Sept. 1 that he and Charlotte Kemp Muhl had become parents to a boy named Aurelius. His brief social media message celebrated the arrival with the words, “We created a lit…
Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ becomes Romania’s Oscar 2027 submission after winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes
Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord” will carry Romania’s hopes into the 2027 Oscar race after the country’s selection committee unanimously chose the film as its entry for best international feature. The film m…
Historic Enrique Grau sculpture in Cartagena vandalized with blue paint
A historic sculpture in Cartagena’s old city awoke covered in blue paint, prompting an urgent call to protect both the artwork and the public space around it. The vandalized work, “The Saint and the S…
Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Writer, Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the American writer and journalist regarded as a legend of feminism, died peacefully at her home in New York at the age of 92. “Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to listen to othe…
George and Amal Clooney Lead Venice Film Festival's First Red Carpet
George Clooney and Amal Clooney took center stage at the first red carpet of the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The festival opened on Wednesday, August 2. Clooney, the American actor, director and produc…
“I don’t want to make her feel bad”: Daniela Aránguiz apologizes to Coté López after mockery
Daniela Aránguiz surprised viewers of TV+’s “Sígueme” by publicly apologizing to Coté López. Aránguiz made the apology after learning that López may have been affected by a parody she performed follow…
A century-old district where winemakers and hospitable football ultras lie in wait
Budafok-Tétény, known as Budapest’s wine district, will welcome visitors to its 36th Champagne and Wine Festival from September 4 to 6, 2026. The event falls during a year of anniversaries, and organi…
Teachers’ union says it hopes Judit Lannert no longer holds her previous position
Hungary’s PDSZ teachers’ union says small schools should not be closed under a single nationwide rule, even where some institutions have effectively emptied. The union wants authorities to examine eac…
A Century of Struggle for Transylvania’s Hungarians: Helikon Once Spoke of Freedom, but What Remains in 2026?
In the summer of 2026, Marosvécs still carries the powerful presence of Erdélyi Helikon, the Transylvanian Hungarian literary society founded there a century ago. The centenary celebrations at Kemény …
King Harald Dies as Haakon Becomes Norway’s King
King Harald has died, and his son Haakon is now king of Norway. The former monarch is due to be buried on September 9, and Norway remains in national mourning until the funeral. On Monday, Harald’s co…
King Frederik’s first portrait since accession is on the way
After two years of work, artist Cathrine Raben Davidsen is preparing to unveil the first portrait of King Frederik since he became Denmark’s monarch. The portrait will be revealed on September 25 in t…
Abdeljabbar Rachidi outlines Social Inclusion State Secretariat’s achievements
Abdeljabbar Rachidi has presented the results of Morocco’s Social Inclusion State Secretariat through August 2026, describing a gradual move away from a traditional charitable approach toward a more i…
20 Questions: 20 questions with Mabatho Marakalla
Mabatho Marakalla’s online shopping habits include one particularly random purchase: a tambourine. Her latest phone screenshot, however, shows a pair of heels she wants but considers far too expensive…
‘A Singular Journey’: Feminist Activist Gloria Steinem Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, whose voice helped define the modern feminist movement in the United States, has died at 92. Her foundation announced her death in an Instagram post, closing the life of an organiser, …
WHAT’S COOKING: Curly mac and cheese with bacon and blue cheese
Cavatappi, the spiral-shaped pasta sometimes called “curly mac,” gives this version of macaroni and cheese a texture that sets it apart from the usual family favourite. It is combined with bacon, onio…
“Make babies,” said Els van Doesburg. Was the remark misplaced, or are we too negative about parenthood?
“Don’t hesitate, people: make babies! As many as you can!” Antwerp Mayor Els van Doesburg told HUMO, saying she ends her speeches with that appeal. The remark has prompted strong reactions and renewed…
Teacher who refuses to teach without headscarf faces disciplinary hearing in Assenede
Hadija Amajoud still hopes she will not lose her teaching job after appearing before the East Flanders provincial government’s disciplinary committee. Amajoud teaches at Kiempunt campus Assenede, a sc…
Do free samples and trial products really persuade people to buy?
Free samples and trial products are meant to tempt shoppers into buying the same item, either immediately or later. But their effect can extend beyond the product being sampled. Joachim Schouteten, a …
Ruiselede opens new residential and care complex with sports hall and community restaurant
Ruiselede’s new Sint-Jozef site is designed to look less like a traditional care home and more like a shared village space. Alongside accommodation for older people, the complex has a sports hall, com…
September Corrections and Additions
VRT NWS’s news ombuds team collects corrections and relevant additions to the broadcaster’s coverage. Readers, viewers and listeners frequently report the issues. The page focuses mainly on remarks co…
Two Belugas Die at Chicago Aquarium After Transfers, Including One from Marineland
Two more belugas have died at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, including Rain, a 20-year-old whale transferred from Marineland in Ontario just weeks ago. Beethoven, a 34-year-old beluga that had lived at She…
Nepal launches #NepalCalling campaign to counter flood-driven tourism cancellations
Nepal’s tourism industry had begun to look toward a strong autumn season when the Bhotekoshi disaster reversed that optimism. Mandip Giri, managing director of the Dom Himalaya Hotel in Kathmandu’s Th…
El Salvador’s Foreign Ministry expands efforts to protect and reintegrate migrants
El Salvador’s Foreign Ministry is seeking to make reintegration more than a physical return, placing livelihoods and future opportunities at the center of its migration policy. The ministry highlighte…
Salvo Sottile Says Report Correspondents Insulted Him at Rai Headquarters
Strong words were exchanged in the courtyard of Rai’s Via Teulada headquarters after Report correspondents Bernardo Iovene and Luca Bertazzoni encountered television host Salvo Sottile. According to a…
Gloria Steinem, writer and activist who became a feminist icon, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, one of the most recognizable figures in feminist activism, has died at 92 at her home in New York. Her death became known on September 3 through a message posted on her Instagram profi…
These Three Zodiac Signs Live by “Slow and Steady”
Not everyone prefers life at full speed. According to this zodiac reading, Taurus, Libra and Pisces are more comfortable moving carefully, avoiding pressure and considering decisions before taking act…
Ilioupoli’s art workshops mark 45 years of culture and creativity
For 45 years, the Municipality of Ilioupoli’s art workshops have offered residents a place to learn, create and take part in the city’s cultural life. The organized service has hundreds of members and…
Thessaloniki’s Toumba archaeological site moves toward a new phase, with design competition planned for 2026
The archaeological Toumba hill in Thessaloniki is moving beyond excavation and toward an organized plan to present the site and the hill itself. Greece’s Culture Ministry said it will launch a design …
Love Is a Retro-Flavored British Pop Album
Some artists are more compelling in theory than in practice, Po Tidholm writes in his review of Dexys Midnight Runners' new album, Love. Their history can overshadow the music itself, turning listenin…
Tove Styrke’s progg band ‘Året var’ is a Trojan horse
There is something slightly impure about a band inspired by Sweden’s 1970s progg movement allowing one of the major record companies to release its first album. The movement’s criticism of big capital…
A Moving Film About the “Living Dead” Who Defeated IS
Maryam Ebrahimi’s “The Living Dead in Rojava” looks at Kurdish freedom fighters who battled Islamic State in Kobane in 2015. The film does not present war as something that ends when the fighting stop…
“The Most Unnecessary Government Agency, Period”
Ólöf Skaftadóttir, one of the hosts of the Komið gott podcast, delivered a blunt assessment of Iceland’s Media Commission during an appearance on Morgunblaðið’s Dagmál program. She called it “the most…
Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, one of the best-known advocates for women’s rights in the United States, has died at 92. She died at her New York home on Wednesday, September 2, surrounded by loved ones. The news app…
From Awakening Hue’s Imperial Citadel at Night to Its Dream of Becoming a Film Set
Hue wants its heritage to do more than attract visitors through entrance tickets. The city is considering nighttime activities at the Imperial Citadel, street music, film locations and cultural spaces…
HCMC education officials explain why communes are not yet hiring teachers themselves
Ho Chi Minh City has recruited 3,909 education employees for the 2025-26 school year, but commune-level governments are not yet hiring teachers on their own. The education department says the new loca…
Nghe An Moves to Correct ‘High-Step, Low-Step’ Scout Marching Errors
A marching display in Nghe An drew attention for its uneven “high-step, low-step” movements, prompting the provincial Youth Union to tighten supervision of scout ceremonies. The Nghe An Provincial You…
The Rarely Seen Messages in Chiikawa
Under its familiar kawaii surface, *Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island* carries a surprisingly dark question: can a wrongful act be forgiven when someone commits it out of love to save a perso…
Hoi An to launch distinctive tour through Cam Thanh coconut forest
A new tour at Hoi An’s Cam Thanh coconut forest will invite visitors to “Return to Cam Thanh, Hear the Coconut Tell Its Story.” The planned route will build on the existing basket-boat experience whil…
Readers invited to enter “The Brand I Love” writing contest in 2026
Tuoi Tre has opened the 2026 “The Brand I Love” writing contest, inviting readers to share memories and stories connected to familiar Vietnamese products. The contest, organized with Ho Chi Minh City’…
Gen Z filmmaker spends more than 1 billion dong to bring Vietnamese culture closer
Hoang The Tiep did not set out to make Vietnamese heritage look younger. He wanted to make it feel closer. Instead of producing quick, disposable videos, the 29-year-old founder of Touch Vietnam is ma…
Hue’s Truong Tien Bridge Shines Again in Its Original Silver Finish After Major Renovation
After nearly four months of repairs, Hue’s iconic Truong Tien Bridge is putting on the silver finish that once defined its appearance. The bridge, which crosses the Perfume River, is completing the fi…
Jalaluddin Hassan brings Merdeka to life with his on-screen grandson
At 72, actor Datuk Jalaluddin Hassan takes on the role of a grandfather in a short National Day video that links Malaysia’s history with the responsibilities of its younger generation. The eight-minut…
Fasha Sandha tells Elisya not to let negative comments weigh on her
Fasha Sandha has urged her younger sister Elisya not to let negative comments weigh on her after controversy surrounding the drama Madu Atau Racun. In a post on Threads, Fasha said people hold differe…
Fatimah Abu Bakar urges creators to know their limits
Malaysian creators should explore their ideas freely, but they also need to understand where the boundaries lie, according to FINAS deputy chair Fatimah Abu Bakar. Speaking at a media conference for t…
Pan flute magic: Leo Rojas performs for guests in Kyrchyn
Ecuadorian musician Leo Rojas brought his pan flute performances to Kyrchyn Gorge as part of the cultural program of the VI World Nomad Games. Rojas, known for his performances on the pan flute and ot…
A Play About Domestic Violence: “This Is Not a Private Conversation Between Two Women, but a Social Problem”
The troupe behind “Elajannad” is turning its attention to intimate-partner violence in a new stage production. The work examines the issue through artistic means, combining music and spoken word. The …
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MINI-ANIMA ⟩ Estonian Young People to Screen Their Short Animated Films in Cinemas
Estonian young people will bring their own short animated films to cinemas during the first international ANIMINIMIST children’s and youth animation festival. The festival runs from September 3 to 10 …
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Presidential playlist: Ülle Madise’s favorite music ranges from Estonian rock classics to “Pulp Fiction”
Estonia’s election of Ülle Madise as president can be celebrated in a more entertaining way: by listening at home to the new head of state’s favorite music. Madise appeared this spring on Kuku radio’s…
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Sandra Sandoval releases “Si alguna vez” and brings Panamanian cumbia back to Roblox
Sandra Sandoval is preparing a Friday filled with music in two different worlds. She will release her new song “Si alguna vez,” perform with her brother Samy Sandoval and return to Roblox through a vi…
Care workers and others fleeing UK modern slavery win visa reprieve
Care workers, chefs and other migrants facing abuse will no longer have to remain tied to an exploitative employer if UK authorities formally recognize them as victims of modern slavery. Under the cha…
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, one of the most recognizable faces of the US women’s liberation movement, has died at 92, her foundation said. The foundation said she “passed away peacefully” at her home in New York …
Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92
Gloria Steinem, the feminist campaigner and journalist whose activism helped advance women’s rights around the world, has died at the age of 92. Steinem “passed away peacefully at her home in New York…
American journalist and leading feminist Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the American journalist and essayist who became one of the most prominent figures in feminism, has died at 92. Her foundation announced the death on Instagram on Thursday, saying Stein…
An Epic New Trailer for Les Misérables Arrives Weeks Before Release
StudioCanal has unveiled a two-minute trailer packed with explosions, barricade battles and familiar faces from Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables. Fred Cavayé’s adaptation will arrive in French cinemas on …
Chinese artists withdraw from South Korean exhibition over Taiwan naming dispute
A naming dispute over Taiwan has prompted Chinese artists to pull out of one of Asia’s biggest contemporary art events, just days before it opens in South Korea. The Gwangju Biennale is scheduled to o…
HKU Medical School Says Cantonese-to-Chinese Requirement Change Does Not Target Any Student Group
The University of Hong Kong’s medical school has rejected suggestions that its revised language requirement targets students from any particular background. It also insists the change does not lower a…
Is a virtual partner in a video game cheating? UAE residents weigh in
A video-game relationship mechanic has opened an unexpectedly personal debate in the UAE: can playing a romance in a virtual world amount to cheating in real life? Rockstar Games has said players will…
3,500 military personnel to support King Harald’s funeral
About 3,500 members of Norway’s armed forces will take part in King Harald V’s funeral on Wednesday, with personnel coming from across the country and rehearsing for the ceremony. Around 1,900 soldier…
Liechtenstein’s Prince and Princess to attend King Harald’s funeral
Prince Alois and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein will travel to Norway for King Harald V’s funeral on Sept. 9, Liechtenstein’s royal household confirmed to NTB. Anja Nöstler, the household’s communic…
Home Guard called in to assist at King Harald’s funeral
Nearly 600 members of Norway’s Home Guard have been called up to assist during the funeral of King Harald V. The personnel will serve from Sunday to Wednesday, according to the Armed Forces. Aleksande…
Universities and Colleges Halt Activities During King Harald’s Funeral
Universities and colleges across Norway are clearing their schedules for King Harald V’s funeral, canceling teaching, meetings and other events so students and staff can follow the ceremony. The measu…
Immigration in Spain: Appointment Shortage Sends Prices Soaring to €400
Getting an appointment with Spain’s national police foreigner services has become a difficult ordeal for thousands of people. The shortage of available slots has pushed prices sharply higher, reaching…
