Young singer from Georgia wins Junior Eurovision 2024
The Junior Eurovision 2025 song contest will be held in Georgia: Andria Putkaradze, a representative of this country, won this year's tournament in Madrid yesterday.
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COP29: Azerbaijan initiating "Culture for Climate" platform
Azerbaijan is launching the 'Culture for Climate' (C4C) platform, the country's Minister of Culture Adil Karimli said during the "High-Level Ministerial Dialogue for Culture-Based Climate Action" at COP29. …
Vatican official thanks Azerbaijan for support
The assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, Executive Director of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Anar Alakbarov met with the Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti. The meeting …
Judoka from Karachay-Cherkessia wins gold at World Junior Championship
499 athletes from 64 countries are competing for the victory
Quran burning allowed in Sweden before Eurovision
An action to burn the Quran is planned in Sweden next week. The country's police allowed the burning of the holy book of Islam in Malmö on the eve of Eurovision.
Oscar 2024: Academy names Best Picture
Oppenheimer, a 2023 biographical thriller film about the inventor of the atomic bomb, won seven Oscars at the 96th Academy Awards, including best picture and best director for Christopher Nolan. Irish actor Cillian Murphy won the …
Life of ancient highlanders to be demonstrated in Karachay-Cherkessia
A new tourist site will be created in Karachay-Cherkessia on the territory of a mountain village
Toto Cutugno passes away
Famous performer and composer Toto Cutugno died in Italy at the age of 81.
International Day of Turkic Languages could be established at UN
Turkmenistan will propose to adopt a resolution on establishing the International Day of Turkic Languages at the session of the UN General Assembly, Turkmen Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov said at a government …
"Mgzavrebi" to go on tour in Europe
The famous Georgian group "Mgzavrebi" will soon go on tour. Destinations include Tel Aviv, Belgrade, Paris and Istanbul.
Main color of 2023 "revels in pure joy"
The Pantone Color Institute has announced the Color of the Year for 2023: Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta Carmine Red, Institute Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman said . "Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta comes from the …
Metallica announce first new album in six years
Metallica has confirmed the title and release date of its forthcoming 12th studio album: “72 Seasons” will be available April 14, 2023 via the band’s own Blackened Recordings. Produced by …
La Scala not to cancel Russian performances
The renowned Milanese La Scala theatre does not intend to cancel Russian artistic works in its repertoire, music director, and conductor Riccardo Chailly said. According to him, the cancellation of Alexander Pushkin and Modest …
Britain chooses word of year
Collins English Dictionary named the term permacrisis the main word of 2022. The term is formed by the blending of the words permanent crisis. "The term Permacrisis, which means "an extended period of instability and …
Iranian Foreign Ministry comments on Salman Rushdie attack
British author Salman Rushdie has only himself and his supporters to blame for the attempt on his life, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said at a news conference on Monday. "We believe no one but [Rushdie] himself …
Batman and Superman comic writer dies
Scottish comics writer and creator Alan Grant died on Thursday at the age of 73. The death of the author of popular comics about Judge Dredd, Batman and Superman was reported by the Daily Mail newspaper today, citing the …
Hermitage introduces ‘moratorium’ on exhibitions in US, Europe
The State Hermitage Museum has introduced a one-year moratorium on exhibitions in Europe and the US for the first time since the 1990s, when this was done for security reasons and because of high financial risks, according to its …
Russian projects banned from International Emmy Awards
Russian TV programs have been banned from this year’s International Emmys, the Executive Committee of the International Academy announced. “The Executive Committee of the International Academy has decided to bar all …
Warhol painting of Marilyn Monroe expected to fetch $200 million at auction
A portrait of actress Marilyn Monroe by 1960s pop icon Andy Warhol will go up for auction in May with an estimated value of $200 million, which would set a record, Christie's announced. The work, "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn," …
Sony Music and Warner Music Group leave Russia
The world's largest record companies Sony Music and Warner Music Group announced the suspension of activities in Russia due to the situation in Ukraine. "We have suspended operations in Russia and will continue to support the …
