The third international festival of web series Realist Web Fest has opened in Nizhny Novgorod. The opening ceremony was held at the Volgo-Vyatka branch of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts (NCCA "Arsenal").
Le président Français Emmanuel Macron, face à des élections à venir, a refusé de trouver un équilibre avec le nombre toujours croissant d'anti-vaccins, même exigeants, afin de freiner l'escalade continue des cas confirmés de coronavirus au sein de la République.
The Venice Virtual Reality Expanded section of the 78th Venice International Film Festival, following the success of the 2020 edition, will again be held online, extending its duration from 1 - 19 September 2021.
La possible obligation vaccinale avancée par le président de la République a déchaîné les anti- vaccins qui dénoncent une atteinte aux libertés individuelles. Mais cette réaction interroge aussi sur le sens donné à ces derniers aux notions de libertés et de biens communs.
Le risque d’une prise de contrôle de l’Afghanistan par les forces talibanes remet au centre du jeu diplomatique la menace terroriste islamiste qui s’était atténuée depuis plusieurs mois. Et la question d’une position commune face à une situation en évolution constante de se poser.
L’augmentation continue des cours du pétrole préoccupe les pays industrialisés inquiets de voir ralentir la croissance mondiale post-covid annoncée soutenue. Mais cette flambée des cours met aussi en exergue le rôle de l’OPEP, acteur et victime de la puissance de l’or noir.
L’abstention record qui a marqué le rendez-vous électoral régional et départemental interroge sur les raisons qui poussent les citoyens à fuir les urnes. Désormais s’imposent l’identification des causes et les nécessaires solutions à proposer.
La rencontre entre Joe Biden et Vladimir Poutine révèle la volonté de contenir les tensions existantes entre les deux pays tout en posant les jalons diplomatiques qui s’imposent afin de se concentrer sur un autre objectif : la Chine.
The animated short film "Naked" by Russian screenwriter and director Kirill Khachaturov was aired by the French ARTE TV channel in the Court-circuit short film program. The film will screen free for the first seven days in European nations.
The third Russian festival of serials "Pilot" announced a competition program with 15 premiere Russian projects including serials by Khlebnikov, Smirnova, Perelman, Stychkin and Shipenko. The festival will take place from June 25-27 in the city of Ivanovo.
La gifle reçue par le Président de la République illustre la violence jusqu’alors contenue de certaines franges de la population et les défaillances de la culture de la démocratie qui a longtemps prévalu dans notre société.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announced the birth of their daughter, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, on Friday. She is the second child for the couple and eighth in line to the British throne.
Mercury KX is thrilled to announce today's release of the single "Drowning in A Sea of Words," from the forthcoming OST of the Sundance 2020 winning feature film 'The Reason I Jump' by award-winning composer Nainita Desai.
Si le Président de la République n’est pas officiellement en campagne électorale, les voyages en régions débutés en donnent le sentiment. Mais, à un an de l’échéance, ce sont les échos de ces déplacements qui influenceront les derniers mois du quinquennat.
La crise biélorusse révèle en filigrane toutes les limites de la diplomatie de l’Union Européenne face à la Russie, soutien indéfectible d’Alexandre Loukachenko. A l’Union Européenne de devenir une puissance et non plus un partenaire parfoisentendu.
Les affrontements qui ensanglantent le Proche-Orient mettent en évidence l'inertie des organisations internationales à résoudre une opposition profonde mais révèlent aussi l'existence de rivalités diplomatiques dignes de la Guerre Froide.
Alors qu’approchent les élections régionales, se pose à nouveau la définition du macronisme. Philosophie politique à part entière ou mode de fonctionnement dédié à la survie d’un parti et de son chef de file, la question reste entière. Tentative d’explication.
La création annoncée d'une Super League européenne de football concurrente de la Ligue des Champions bouscule une UEFA otage de la professionnalisation à outrance du footballdevenu un pan de l'économie mondiale. Tentatived' explications.
On April 22-25, the business platform of the 43rd MIFF and the Moscow Youth Film Forum-2021, one of the stages of the All-Russian Youth Film Forum, will be held in "October" Festival Center (Hall 9) in "Illusion" Cinema.
Remplacée par l’Institut du service public, l’Ecole Nationale d’Administration a longtemps concentré sur elle un ensemble de critiques visant à dénoncer des lauréats accusés de former une caste élitiste hors-sol. Mais cette stigmatisation ne révélerait-elle pas une angoisse latente nourrie par les évolutions sociétales.
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the longest serving consort in British history to the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, died peacefully in his sleep at Windsor Castle, two months shy of his centenary.
Accusé d’autoritarisme dans sa gestion de la crise sanitaire, le Président de la République est confronté à un vague d’irritation montante au regard des méthodes employées. Mais la Constitution ne se prête-t-elle pas à un exercice péremptoire et solitaire du pouvoir?
On April 6, the first official press conference of the 43rd Moscow International Film Festival, which will take place from 22 to 29 April, was held at the Moscow hotel "standard" where Jury and Films were announced.
Alors que la Russie frappe à la porte de l’Union européenne en proposant un vaccin anti- covid-19, le sérum offre à Vladimir Poutine la possibilité de réintégrer le jeu diplomatique européen. Non sans une malice ironique.
The first films included in the Main Program of the 43rd Moscow International Film Festival, which will be held from 22 to 29 April, have been announced. These are paintings from Russia, Italy, Germany, Iran, Cuba and China.
Français et Européens sont à nouveau soumis à un silence presque inquiétant de contraintes et de restrictions imposées par la propagation de l'épidémie de Covid-19, l'ennemi invisible qui a armé l'Europe avec la férocité d'un guerrier aguerri.
La crise syrienne entre dans sa onzième année. Sans l’ombre d’une solution politique ou diplomatique, elle révèle surtout l’inertie coupable et les atermoiements pleutres des nations occidentales au profit du régime syrien et de Vladimir Poutine.
La rencontre entre l’ayatollah iranien Ali Al-Sistani et le Pape François a posé les bases d’un nouveau dialogue entre les deux religions, n’en déplaise aux extrémistes islamistes marginalisés, à l’image de Reda Kriket, par l’entrevue des deux dignitaires religieux.
Meta Restaurant located in Singapore is the winner of the 2021 "American Express Most Notable Award." This award was selected by the organizer of "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" in conjunction with catering industry experts from all over Asia.
Le débat suscité par les propos du Ministre délégué à l'Enseignement supérieur, Frédérique Vidal, sur la réalité de l'islamo-gauchisme à l'Université expose l'exécutif à une polémique porteuse de risques politiques élevés. Explications.
L'opération Barkhane, initiée par l'ancien président François Hollande, dans le but de freiner les milices islamiques radicales en Afrique du Nord, se poursuit depuis huit ans. La dette annuelle d'un milliard d'euros, couplée à la pandémie, a rendu l'opération pérenne.
Alors que la planète entière se débat dans une course effrénée pour obtenir dans les meilleurs délais les vaccins salvateurs, la Birmanie, fait face à la junte militaire qui s'est emparée du pouvoir via un coup d'État fomenté depuis plusieurs mois.
La stratégie de vaccination de masse de l'Union européenne expose Bruxelles à des conséquences aussi glorieuses que catastrophiques. Dans un contexte d'excitation économique extrême et de fragilité, la Commission européenne sait que tout échec pourrait poser des questions sur la gouvernance commune.
Si les manifestations d’opposants emmenées par Alexei Navalny mettent en exergue la confiscation du pouvoir opéré par Vladimir Poutine via un système personnel dédié à son seul profit, cette contestation intérieure ne peut suffire.
The 19th annual Golden Eagle film award ceremony for outstanding achievements in the field of cinematography as voted on by the National Academy of Cinematic Arts and Sciences of Russia took place in the legendary Mosfilm studio.
Si le Brexit a longtemps occupé l’esprit des Européens, il a aussi occulté les difficultés et les incompréhensions entre Bruxelles et certains pays de l’Est peu disposés à respecter les principes fondamentaux de l’Union. Explication.
Since 2002, the National Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Russia has been annually holding the Golden Eagle National Award Ceremony in the field of cinematography. Entries are considered from across all visual mediums.
Devenus vulnérables et dépendants, Etats et Gouvernements se tournent vers des laboratoires pharmaceutiques investis d'un rôle salvateur qui nourrit leur omnipotence mondiale. Au point de dessiner une géostratégie et une géopolitique sanitaire. Explications.
Pour mettre fin à la saga du Brexit, le Premier ministre britannique Boris Johnson, en acceptant les conditions de l'Union européenne sur le règlement de la question nord-irlandaise, a ouvert la voie à un assouplissement des négociations tenaces après le Brexit.
In the final episode, the online documentary project "How the War was Filmed" presented the frontline operators by name, who at the cost of their own lives, overcoming fear and pain, tried to capture what was happening at the front.
Each of us, for fear of being alone, embarked on a series of ridiculous and strange dates, some turned into real jokes, others disasters, and others forced us to reconsider ourselves and the world around us.
Films as Evidence dedicated a new episode coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Nuremberg Tribunal, which opened on November 20, 1945 and presented films filmed during the war as evidence against the German fascist invaders.
Quelque soit candidat qui siègera à la Maison Blanche au lendemain l'élection du président des Etats-Unis, une certitude s'impose : la capacité de la nation américaine à influer sur la politique internationale.
This autumn, Galerie Templon's Brussels space is hosting Abdelkader Benchamma's first solo exhibition in Belgium. Known for his use of black ink drawings, site-specific and often ephemeral, which interact and transform exhibition spaces into vast, strange landscapes.
As he approaches his 85th birthday, Jim Dine the iconic figure of American contemporary art is unveiling the results of almost three years of work in a new show at Galerie Templon, opening exclusively this November.
The closing ceremony of the 42nd Moscow International Film Festival was held on October 8 at the Rossiya Theater. Top honors Juried prizes went to films from Russia, France/Egypt, South Korea, United Kingdom, Turkey, and Israel.
The Fifth Film Festival of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), which was held as part of the MIFF, has ended. The main prize was given to "Poppy Nongen" directed by Christian Olvagen of South Africa.
The premiere of the original START film series "Sherlock in Russia" took place on October 6 at the Oktyabr Cinema Center as part of the 42nd Moscow International Film Festival with the film's talent in attendance.
The XIV Moscow pitching of debutants, which took place as part of the business platform of the 42nd Moscow International Film Festival, has announced the winners in an event attended by talent, executives, and contestants.
The 42nd Moscow International Film Festival opened yesterday at the Rossiya theater, hosted by Alexey Agranovich. The festival began as Vladimir Medinsky, who opens MIFF for the ninth time, delivered remarks from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The festival of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) is set to take place on October 1-7, in the framework of the Moscow International Film Festival. The showcase is taking place for the fifth time.
On September 21, the first official press conference of the 42nd Moscow International Film Festival took place in the Moscow hotel "Standard." The Jury and film of the 42nd Moscow International Film Festival were announced.
Dame Vivienne Westwood, re-entering public life for the first time after 16 weeks of COVID-19 lockdown, will be harnessed into a giant birdcage and suspended 10 feet in the air in front of The Old Bailey Criminal Court, London.
Galerie Templon reopened it gallery in Brussels yesterday, Tuesday 12 May, and has extended Jim Dine's exhibition "The Classic Prints" until Saturday 23 May and announced the upcoming exhibition of New York painter Will Cotton.
With an extraordinary performance of the St. John Passion, the Leipzig Bachfest will be bringing the world together on Good Friday in Johann Sebastian Bach's church of St. Thomas - and the global Bach community is invited to sing along.
London’s Best Cocktail Bars: The Most Popular Hotspots, presents a libation-lovers walking guide through forty-eight of the best drinking venues, from rooftops to undergrounds, well known and hidden, a colorful collection of concoctions sure to please.
Le designer international Ziad Nakad a fait ses débuts avec sa collection de couture Automne / Hiver 2019-2020 lors de la Fashion Week parisienne en dévoilant une collection époustouflante inspirée d'une mosaïque ancienne qui réunissait des motifs, des formes, qui créaient des images étincelantes à chaque défilé.
Greta Thunberg ne cesse de bouleverser le discours écologique mondial en renvoyant responsables et dirigeants politiques à leurs responsabilités. Mais l'adolescente ne serait-elle pas le symbole d'une absence de volontarisme international en matière environnementale?
Au lendemain du scrutin européen, si l'heure est à l'adaptation de l'Union aux attentes des citoyens, en France le temps ne semble pas être contraint, l'Elysée comptant même accélérer le train des réformes.
New Punjab Club, which has just won a Michelin star, launches a new vibrant and colorful dish in this warming season, allowing guests to sample a range of dishes that are freshly appetizing with seasonal ingredients.
L'augmentation des dépenses militaires mondiale ne serait-elle pas l'expression d'une peur sous-jacente portée par les bouleversements de la mondialisation ? A moins que l'humanité n'en reviennent à des réflexes de défense instinctifs qui renvoient aux heures sombres de l'Histoire.
Mark Mathews, voted one of the best artists in London by readers of the Metro newspaper, has been described as the hardest working solo artist in the UK, and it is no wonder why with his dedication to touring.
L'incendie de Notre-Dame de Paris pose en filigrane la question du financement des travaux d'entretien des édifices religieux placés sous le contrôle d'un Etat endetté et tenté par l'appel au privé pour sauver un patrimoine au temps compté.
La France, qui a libéré la Libye en 2011, s'efforce de résoudre le conflit actuel et constate que son influence diplomatique est freinée et que l'incapacité de parvenir à une fin, malgré elle, confirme son statut de puissance mondiale moyenne.
Si la sortie du Royaume-Uni de l'Union européenne semble hautement probable, la demande d'un report long pourrait transformer les élections européennes en Grande Bretagne en référendum déguisé et propice au pro-européens.
Traxon Technologies and Osram’s Hong Kong showroom elevates its focus on digitalization and future markets. Using cutting-edge Augmented Reality (AR) based control and navigation technology, the company emphasizes its position as the premiere global provider of advanced LED systems.
GKIDS and Beijing Film Panorama have partnered to present ANIMATION IS FILM BEIJING, a special animation section within the upcoming Beijing Int’l Film Festival (BJIFF), featuring the largest slate of international animated feature film shown in China.
Tourism is alive and well in London, drawing nearly 70 million visitors annually, and the Tate Modern has become the most visited attraction in the UK, with 5,868,562 visits last year, according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions.
The Shangri-La Group is delighted to announce the launch of its first standalone dining establishment, Shang Social (香聚), at Jewel Changi Airport. Shang Social will celebrate three Chinese cuisines, Cantonese, Huaiyang and Sichuan.
Des Gilets Jaunes à Bilal Hassani, les réseaux sociaux ont démontré toute leur puissance en relayant sans délai et dans l'anonymat le plus complet le message d'internautes soucieux de donner corps à leur voix.
Created by Ateliers d’Art de France, Révélations is a global gathering for all stakeholders in the fine craft sector. Over four days, more than 400 fine craft professionals will welcome some 40,000 visitors – general public and professionals alike.
Si le Brexit a pu menacer l'unité de l'Union européenne, il apparaît trois ans après le réferendum britannique de l'Europe politique a su conserver son dessein initial en renvoyant la Grande-Bretagne a ses contradictions.
S'il semble que ceux qui se consacrent au mouvement des Gilets jaunes semble marquer le pas, la contestation qu'il porte est aussi une bouffée d'oxygène pour une démocratie endormie qui a oublié ses origines révolutionnaires.
Jack 'Mac' McDougal is a vibrant, energetic musician, band leader, composer and multi-instrumental music teacher. He regularly plays with Jazz ensembles and live bands across the UK. Swagger Mac just hit the charts across the UK.
After meeting on the social media platform Soundcloud, Erika Bach, of Greece, and Barry Snaith of the UK, collaborated on a single testing their style and fit, which exploded in the Alternative rock genre on platform the next day,
The Board of Directors at Badrutt's Palace Hotel AG streamlines the organization of the traditional house and restructures the top management level. The board appointed Richard Leuenberger as the new Managing Director and transferred the operational responsibility to him.
Renowned Swedish choreographer Fredrik "Benke" Rydman performed a delicate duet with the IRB 6620, a 900kg industrial robot from ABB in the premiere of a groundbreaking new work on Friday night in Stockholm receiving a standing ovation.
Georgia and The Vintage Youth, big vocals, stunning jazz and lots of strut and swagger, presents a collection of tracks from her debut EP 'The Girl' and the follow up EP 'El Reco' featuring Neville Staple.
Corinthia Hotel London is proud to announce that renowned Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, will open his first London restaurant, Kerridge’s Bar & Grill, at the hotel on Monday, September 10, 2018, with reservation lines now open.
Chef Matteo Metullio of La Siriola restaurant at Hotel Ciasa Salares in San Cassiano, Alta Badia region of the Dolomites, Italy, has recently been awarded 2 Michelin stars, the youngest Chef in Italy to have achieved such honors.
In a global event, in partnership with the BBC and Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Smithsonian Channel shares the compelling story of the Crown Jewels and the ancient ceremony for which they are used in THE CORONATION.
On the heels of a tourism uptick, 23 million tourists in 2017 alone, Paris, France is forecasting its most successful year in a decade making the City of Light one of the most sought after and realized global destinations.
Louis Lefebvre, owner of the Galerie Lefebvre & Fils located in the heart of Paris' curators and collectors of art and design district, created out of his mastery and knowledge, "The Residency" in the rich historic region of Versailles.
Lefebvre & Fils, the renowned contemporary ceramic gallery of Paris, is pleased to announce FOUNTAIN, the first exhibition of ceramic work by the American artist Jasmine Little from 14 December 2017 to 20 January 2018.
Victoria Chow, Hong Kong’s hottest Wine and Spirits entrepreneur, is launching her latest collection of spirits at The Woods' Annex, in Soho Hong Kong. No stranger to the spirits industry, The Woods' Annex is her third high end libation establishment.
Phil Rudd, along with his band, takes his debut solo album "Head Job" on the road again from September when he'll be playing across the UK and Europe. The second single, "Sun Goes Down," will be released September 2017.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today outlined his vision for London to become the world's leading 'Smart City' – with digital technology and data at the heart of making the capital an even better place to live, work and invest.
Tucked away in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, one of the most preserved atolls in the Maldivian archipelago, Amari Havodda Maldives is an ideal spot for a romantic getaway, family holiday, girls’ getaway or escape to a tropical paradise.
The Clove Club in London has won the Highest New Entry Award in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2016 global competition, sponsored by John Paul, entering the celebrated and sought after association at Number 26.
Lavazza announced a new restaurant concept opening at the future Lavazza headquarters in Turin, Italy, CONDIVIDERE developed in collaboration with Ferran Adrià, features a setting designed by three-time Oscar-winning art director, Dante Ferretti, and the brilliant Italian chef, Federico Zanasi will lead the kitchen.
The newest tourist destination in Paris has opened with the launch of mk2 VR, the largest permanent virtual reality facility in Europe. Located in the heart of Paris' new 'tech district', mk2, offers the best of Virtual Reality (VR).
The Coca Cola London Eye is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year! Since first opening 15 years ago in 2000, the London Eye has become one of the world's most iconic landmarks, offering unrivaled 360 degree views over London.
Vive Le France! The beauty, the romance, the delicious delicacies, France is a dreamer’s escape, from the North to the South, ancient cities beckon, countryside welcome with winding roads through the most enchanting country in the world.
For those thinking of taking advantage of the low Euro this summer but who haven’t gotten around to planning their travel, have no fear, Provence Emotional Escapes has gorgeous luxury villas available for the perfect getaway.
Homebase Abroad, a unique company of Travel Specialists specializing exclusively in Italy, is presenting the 2015 Homebase Abroad collection highlighting villas in Tuscany, Lake Como, Umbria, Venice, Rome and the Dolomites.
To reduce weight with sea views, under the sun of the Costa del Sol, in the most spectacular suites, enjoying a spa with more than 3,000 m2 and enjoying the haute cuisine of 2 Michelin Star Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz is already a reality in the prestigious Healthouse Las Dunas Beach, a Five Star rated GL Health & Spa, the first luxury health resort.
I was feeling slightly uneasy when I moved back to London from California, where a healthy diet and looking beautiful are absolute musts. My life was taking another turn and I was leaving a love that had captured me from wheels down.
California Philharmonic and the incomparable Maestro Victor Vener are turning the heat up on summer entertainment with a spectacular series of concerts featuring his world-class orchestra and a sizzling slate of special guests. The highly-anticipated season kicks off the last weekend in June.
Malort: for some, the word is foreign, but to others it brings instant memories of a bitter-tasting drink, one they've managed to avoid since they were first coerced into trying it. It's a distilled liqueur, made with wormwood—Malort is the Swedish word for wormwood, which is the same plant used in making absinthe.
Golfing great Tiger Woods was lucky to survive the Tuesday morning rollover crash that left the legend crushed inside his mangled SUV, seriously injured, in need of emergency reconstructive surgery, and leaving his professional sports future in question.
President Donald Trump delivered the keynote speech focusing on destroying terrorism, and rewarding friendships, at the recent Arab Islamic American Summit held in Radiyah, Saudi Arabia to fifty-five Heads of State from the leading Arab and Muslim nations.
New York City Opera will open its season on September 17th with the opera Anna Nicole, by composer Mark-Anthony Turnage and librettist Richard Thomas. The Opera is a co-production with BAM, and will open both companies’ seasons.
Hunting Charles Manson, from Thomas Nelson Publisher and Lisa Wiehl, presents the true crime story of Charles Manson, his followers, the shocking murders the group committed terrorizing residents of Los Angeles during the summer of 1969.
President Trump paled this week, even with his divisive outbursts on four freshman representatives, to the events of fifty years ago when a divided America was glued to the television watching history made with each small step.
Musubo, the creator of mobile accessories that seamlessly merge fashion and protection, today announces four new additions to its collection of unique, eye-catching carrying solutions.
Yohann Fayolle debuted his Spring/Summer 2017 Collection during Paris Fashion Week, Ready to Wear, with seductive solids, cigarette pants, flat panel front, slim lines and sexy skin bearing slits, ultra-feminine and ultra-modern his collection is upscale, contemporary.
Battle los Angeles, the gritty war sci-fi drama, directed by Jonathan Liebesman has captured audiences throughout the world with its realistic raw portrayal of a nation, a world, on the brink of annihilation.
I Am Woman, from Quiver Distribution, presents the story of international recording artist, Helen Reddy, her manager husband, Jeff Wald, and their rise from the dingy Manhattan hotel to the Beverly Hills mansion, and the dramatic, shocking, fall.
Despite an eight-year relationship that somehow managed to achieve monogamy for most of 2010, it appears that my hot and heavy affair with the Bravo Network might finally have run its course. A famous New Englander once said, “Nothing gold can stay,” and I guess deep down I always suspected that this would happen, but that doesn’t relieve the sting, or worse, the disillusionment.
Seven Continents, from Schiffer Publishing, brings together an unforgettable fifteen year collection of photography amassed through personal travel by Dr. Mohan Bhasker, of unique and remarkable imagery, the expected and the unexpected captures, across each continent.
Street Art of Santiago, Chile, from Schiffer Publishing, presents a collection of street art photographed by the internationally known artist, Lord K2 who traveled around the neighborhoods of the capital interviewing street artists and capturing their work.
Hackett Mill is pleased to present the first major exhibition to bring together Milton Avery (1885-1965) and David Park (1910-1960), examining two pioneers who each initiated major mid-20th century art movements while working within two different cultural contexts.
