‘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...

Seven adult-only cruises for 2026 and beyond — tantrums unlikely

Other people’s children — never your own, naturally — sometimes don’t fit with the concept of a relaxing holiday. And given that many cruise lines make such a fine job of family cruising, it makes sense for others to cater exclusively for...

Ireland becomes associate member state of CERN

Ireland has officially become an associate member state of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, which is the world’s largest machine builder, following confirmation that it has taken all the necessary steps to ratify the associate...

Under a Canopy of Bright: Where to Walk and Hike

Permission to Wander Clear your mind on endless trails. Hiking through Lebanon Hills Regional Park, the massive Dakota County park that stretches between Eagan and Apple Valley, can feel like an elaborate game of choose-your-own-adventure. At the...

Prime Minister: The deportation issue is being used in Russian propaganda

Latvia has provided both opportunities and fair, achievable requirements for Russian citizens residing in our country to extend their residence permits, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity – JV) said in an interview with TV3. Asked whether...

<em>The Battleship Potemkin</em>: A century since the making of Sergei Eisenstein’s masterpiece

The Sevastopol rising has fallen in the same way that the Potemkin and Kronstadt risings have fallen. But their fall has shaken the pillars of absolutism like Samson shook the pillars of his prison. We may still need a few more crushed risings,...

Everything you need to know as new EU Entry/Exit system bombshell starts today

The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to launch on Sunday, 12 October. This fresh system, which will impact millions of individuals globally, will be in operation across 25 EU nations and four non-EU countries. The EES aims to eliminate...

Secret nuclear bunker opening for first time in 30 years

The bunker at RAF Neatishead, near Horning, was first used by the military in September 1941 and has been closed for than three decades. It will reopen during Remembrance Week for an exhibition called Searching for Home, which has been curated by...

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:...

Crown Prince Christian, 20, steps in as King Frederik and Queen Mary leave the country

Crown Prince Christian has stepped in for his father, King Frederik, for the next two days. The Danish heir, who turned 20 last week, is acting as regent on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the royal family calendar. Christian only steps in as...

New entry system kicks in for South Africans travelling to Europe

A major change is coming for South Africans travelling to Europe. As of 12 October 2025, the European Union has implemented the Entry/Exit System (EES), a fully digital border control process that replaces traditional passport stamps with...

There Is No Quiet Part Anymore

Hi, it’s the weekend. This is The Weekender ☕️ On Tuesday, we published a long look at the Proud Boys, which included details on encrypted apps where one of their most extremist leaders is suggesting some of his compatriots have joined President...

Some GOPers Are Queasy About Trump Lawlessly Moving Money Around During Shutdown

President Trump and White House officials have been picking and choosing what programs to fund while the federal government is shut down — and they’re doing it without permission from Congress. A bipartisan handful of lawmakers aren’t happy....

Maccabi saga shows danger of excluding Israel — it normalises antisemitism

If the stated aim is the obliteration of the state of Israel, antisemitism first has to be normalised. Increasingly, it is — and not only by Hamas. In the House of Commons this week Zarah Sultana MP conflated supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv with...

New TALIS data: Report confirms need to act on global teacher shortage and working conditions

New data reveals a stark reality: One in five teachers under 30 years of age plan to leave the profession within the next five years. In some education systems, this figure rises to half of young teachers. This finding from the 2024 Teaching and...

The missing students: Why does Romania have few university graduates and what are some of the hurdles they face?

Romania has few tertiary education graduates relative to the general population while seeing high dropout rates among those who are enrolled in university studies. Two reports from the Education Ministry and OECD have highlighted the issue and...

Emory students and alumni continue to be competitive for international Critical Language Scholarship

The U.S. State Department, which selected four Emory University students for overseas study last summer, is again accepting applications for its Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program. Dozens of Emory students have been selected previously...

The Lund Fantastic Film Festival revs its engines

21/10/2025 - The Swedish genre event will host international guests and premieres, while also presenting the hopefuls for its Méliès d’Argent prize Watch Out for Zombies! by Emil Broo The Lund Fantastic Film Festival (25-31 October) is set to...

Employment of recent university graduates in Europe: Which countries offer the best job prospects?

Education plays a major role in the labour market. According to Eurostat, higher levels of education are typically associated with higher employment rates and greater lifetime earnings. However, for many recent graduates, finding a job can still...

Violet Crown buyer commits to keeping downtown mall building a theater

The week it becomes a major venue for Virginia Film Festival screenings, an announcement Tuesday morning that three cinema-loving Charlottesville residents have purchased the building housing the Violet Crown and the theater is not going anywhere....