Louis Sabo, candidate for Rochester mayor

12:00 Candidates for Monroe County Legislature; Penfield town supervisor race 1:00 Louis Sabo, candidate for Rochester mayor What are the issues top of mind for people in Monroe County? We explore the question with candidates for Monroe County...

Some Fantastical Beliefs People Have About the USSR

When the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was created in 1917, many academic economists, including those in the United States, believed or claimed to believe that socialism—which entails government ownership of all production goods and...

Portugal moves to ban Islamic face veils in public

Portugal could become the latest European country to ban face veils, primarily worn by Muslim women, in public. On October 17, the country’s parliament approved a bill that prohibits “the concealment of the face in public spaces”. The ban...

'Fairytale' Fred Olsen cruise from Newcastle visits 5 'magical' places in 2026

The trip includes a stop-off in Tallinn, Estonia(Image: Getty Images) As the nights draw in and the days grow colder, many of us are already looking ahead to next year's holidays to have something to look forward to through the dark winter months....

Eighteen new film projects to be showcased at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event’s Works in Progress

22/10/2025 - From dark comedies and psychological dramas to family adventures and youth stories, this year’s selection promises a vibrant blend of voices and genres from Europe and beyond Crickets Sing in the Rye by Yevhen Khvorostianko...

The exact dates you need to book off in 2026 to get 56 days of holiday

Most of us get 25 days of annual leave if we’re lucky (Picture: Loveholidays) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more The magic...

Uzbekistan and Belgium: Toward a New Stage of Strategic Partnership with the European Union

In October, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, during which important decisions are expected to be made that will mark a qualitatively new stage in relations between...

ODDS and EVENS | The Depth of Japan's Figure Skating Talent is Remarkable

At the first event of the 2025-26 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, a glimpse of Japan's immense talent at the elite level of figure skating was on display. Teenager Ami Nakai won the Grand Prix de France women's competition with a...

The Most (And Least) Powerful Passports In The World, 2025 Edition

These Are The Most (And Least) Powerful Passports In The World, 2025 Edition Henley Passport Index: If you’ve ever wondered how far your passport can take you without the hassle of applying for a visa, the latest Henley Passport Index 2025 has the...

Queen Mary and King Frederik leave Denmark, palace confirms, sparking speculation of their whereabouts

Crown Prince Christian is currently filling in as regent as his parents King Frederik and Queen Mary quietly leave the country. The Danish monarch and his wife are currently abroad, leaving their son to act on the King's behalf while they are...

US Passport Falls Out of Top 10 Strongest Passports

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The United States (US) passport is no longer among the top 10 most powerful passports in the world in the latest Henley Passport Index, for the first time in 20 years. The ranking, compiled by London-based investment migration...

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Set Designer’s Directorial Debut Set for Tallinn Works in Progress Showcase

The Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event portion of the 29th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has unveiled 18 works in progress that will be in the spotlight this year. Works in Progress presents films currently in production or...

Wilderness Travel introduces new 2026 European adventure portfolio across 10 countries

Wilderness Travel has launched a new portfolio of small-group adventure itineraries for 2026, featuring hiking, cultural and nature-focused journeys across southern, central and northern Europe. Wilderness Travel has announced a new collection of...

Trump levies new sanctions on Russian oil drone and missile attack kills 6 in Ukraine

Firefighters put out the fire after Russian drones hit a city kindergarten during an air attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrii Marienko) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration announced Wednesday new...

What is POTS? Explaining the illness that sapped Kristaps Porziņģis of energy in playoffs

Kristaps Porziņģis wasn’t his usual self during the Boston Celtics’ playoff run last spring. After dominating on both ends through 42 regular-season games, his energy suddenly disappeared in the postseason by a mystery illness. By the second...

Grammy Award-Winning Pitbull Concert in Budapest Confirmed – His First Ever Show in Hungary

Grammy Award-winning Cuban-American rapper Pitbull will perform in Hungary for the first time next summer. The global superstar, also known as Mr Worldwide, is scheduled to take the stage at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna on 21 July 2026 as part of his...

The return of the strong gods?

It’s the first time a European nation has enshrined a special place for a pagan religion In the fifth century AD, as the last of Rome’s old patrician families fought a losing battle for the continuance of pagan rites in the face of the rise of...

Works in Progress Presents 18 New Film Projects

All projects will be screened during Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event on 20–21 November in the cinemas of Apollo Plaza. This year’s International Works in Progress selection features eight film projects, including two from the festival’s Focus:...

NYS will allot $46M to resurface roadways in Finger Lakes Region

New York State will invest $600 million during the 2026 construction season to repave roadways, including $46 million in the Finger Lakes Region. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said the investment represents the most ambitious infrastructure...

Georgia Moves Toward One-Party State

Executive Summary: Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party has expanded its efforts to criminalize dissent and punish the opposition by criminalizing protests and creating a blacklist of individuals barred from political office. To maintain a...