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.
On March 14, 2021, on the Forgiveness Day of Maslenitsa, Moschino will release for limited engagement the cult picture of Nikita Mikhalkov "The Barber of Siberia," where the Russian national holiday is central to the film's plot.
A un an de l’élection présidentielle, le Président de la République Emmanuel Macron prend le pari de politiser la pandémie de coronavirus en dépassant son statut sanitaire. L’intégrer dans son bilan pourrait ainsi être une clef de voûte de son programme. Explications.
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 de nouveaux documents d’archives tendent à confirmer le rôle de la France dans le génocide des Tutsis au Rwanda en 1994, les révélations apportées confirment en filigrane le déclin de l’influence diplomatique de l’Hexagone à l’échelle internationale.
L’invasion du Capitole, temple de la démocratie américaine, révèle la fracture qui divise la société américaine mais aussi la présence de franges de la population affolées par des menaces fantasmées que le président Trump a instrumentalisé par conviction avec cynisme et par ambition personnelle.
Si la crise sanitaire a poussé l’exécutif à opter pour des mesures drastiques contestées par de nombreux élus locaux, le risque de se couper des territoires auquel s’expose l’Elysée est aujourd’hui bien réel. Explications.
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.
Kino-Teatr.Ru, the premier Russian entertainment website, continues its year in review by comparing the preferences of viewers and critics and calculated the top of the most popular pages of Russian films and TV series in 2020.
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.
Traditionally, at the end of the year, the Kino-Teatr.Ru website sends out surveys to the leading Russian film and television critics from the top twenty Russian entertainment outlets to choose the best series for the previous year.
Les impératifs sanitaires présentés comme impérieux par le Gouvernement ont poussé ce dernier à prolonger la fermeture des espaces culturels. Et la décision d’interroger sur l’avenir d’un secteur fragile et de son financement public.
The Kino-Teatr.Ru website, which has the most complete database of Russian actors and actresses, sums up the results of 2020. The most popular actor of the site in the outgoing year again became Anton Batyrev, for the second year.
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.
Les récentes manifestations organisées à Paris ont encore une fois été émaillées de violences policières qui illustrent les excès d'une institution dépassée par les évolutions d'une société où se côtoient liberté d'expression et malaises sociaux. Explications.
Dramedy "Natural Selection", based on real unsuccessful dates, in two weeks has collected over 6 million views on the social network "Vkontakte" and has become one of the most successful Russian web series this year.
Alors que les Etats-Unis s'apprêtent à investir leur nouveau président, Donald Trump semble plus que jamais absent du sommet de l'État. Plusieurs raisons l'expliquent et parmi elles : l'impossibilité d'accepter la défaite. Non sans conséquences.
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.
Entre durcissement des phases de confinement et lassitude teintée de colère des populations, le coronavirus met à l'épreuve la capacité de résilience de chacun. Sans que ne dessinent les contours d'une nouvelle société fruit d'une prise de conscience collective.
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.
Alors que la victoire de Joe Biden scelle le départ de Donald Trump de la Maison Blanche, elle n'éteint pas nécessairement la fièvre populiste car les Américains restent profondément divisés, reflétant le populus français.
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.
Après un petit répit, la France, comme les autres pays touchés par le COVID-19, les confinements pourraient redevenir la norme car la sécurité sanitaire et les impératifs économiques, sont confrontés à un difficile dilemme qui reste sans réponse. Explications.
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.
L'épisode méditerranéen qui a frappé le sud-est de la France renvoie le pays à la gestion des effets des catastrophes naturelles dans un contexte désormais acté de réchauffement climatique. Et la question d'une remise en question mondiale de se poser.
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.
Si l’arrivée d’une nouvelle vague épidémique s’avère chaque jour plus certaine, celle-ci contribuera à alourdir un constat déjà violent où se côtoient faiblesses des systèmes de santé, lenteur d’intégration des réalités environnementales et omnipotence coupable des flux mondialisés.
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.
La contestation qui fait rage depuis des mois en Biélorussie met en évidence la faillite d’un système politique obsolète mais aussi toute la puissance et l’influence diplomatiques du Président russe Vladimir Poutine, dernier soutien d’Alexandre Loukachenko, le dirigeant biélorusse.
La pandémie de coronavirus et ses conséquences économiques et sociales ont poussé l’exécutif à proposer un plan de relance d’envergure. Clairement pro-entreprise, celui-ci est présenté comme un modèle de pragmatisme. Mais ce-dernier ne s’affranchirait-il pas une vision plus ample des décennies à venir?
Au carrefour du Moyen-Orient, rongé par la corruption et l'incurie, le Liban semble aujourd'hui au bord de la guerre civile. Si des solutions existent pour relever le pays, elles ne peuvent s'imaginer que via l'aide de la communauté internationale.
Le plan de relance économique destiné à revitaliser l'Union européenne déstabilisée par la crise du Covid-19 a révélé la forte influence de la fusion franco-allemande alors que les deux principales économies de la zone euro, se préparent à diriger l'avenir.
Si le plan de relance marque une étape fondamentale dans le processus de la construction européenne, la question de son efficacité en cas de nouvelles vagues pandémique n’est pas à exclure.
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?
La vacuité des discours politiques des grands partis français, incapables d'appréhender les mutations contemporaines, a laissé le champ libre à deux adversaires, LREM et Rassemblement National, enfermés dans un débat manichéen dangereux pour la République.
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.
Alors que la sortie de la Royaume-Uni de l'Union européenne est définitivement actée, l'heure est de venue de s'interroger sur les raisons qui ont poussé l'Albion à vouloir intégrer la CEE en 1973. Et d'apprécier ainsi le poids de l'Histoire.
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.
La réduction des subventions allouées aux universités brésiliennes par Jair Bolsonaro confirme l'emprise d'un homme sur un pays brutalisé par des méthodes qui visent à étouffer tout foyer de contestation. Fallait-il s'y attendre ? Peut-être pas.
The Burnt Orange Heresy, from Sony Pictures Classic, presents a twisted crime drama as a wealthy art collector hires an unlucky art critic to steal a rare painting when ambition takes over propelling him to the point of no return.
Throngs of family vacationers flock to Las Vegas for the copious kid-friendly activity and entertainment options the city now has to offer, but many seek luxury lodging that provides a reprieve from the casino atmosphere central to most of the hotels on the Strip.
The final departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union does not seem to have upset the other member countries, all aware of the strengths and advantages of the Union despite its shortcomings.
With summer just around the corner, temperatures are heating up and it’s time to think about some ways to get the most out of the season, including cool tools that make summer barbecues, soirees, and family time sizzle.
GOOD KILL, from IFC Films and Voltage Pictures, presents a sharp, edgy, significant film on the politics of drone warfare, the government’s ability to conduct battle and inflict mass casualty without leaving the states.
A bill by Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) to address the backlog of untested sexual assault evidence kits passed the Senate floor today. The measure, AB 3118, will require a statewide audit of all untested rape kits in California.
The Catalina Island Conservancy will be hosting an Artist Salon on Sunday, May 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Castillo del Mar in Avalon. This event is a precursor to the Conservancy's Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and Sale, which will be held in October.
Cabo San Lucas – Health and wellness reign at Capella Pedregal which is home to Auriga spa, regarded as one of the top of its ilk globally, with praise coming from prestigious news outlets such as Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor which named Auriga as one of “The World’s Greatest Hotel Spas.”
Starved, imprisoned, forced to live in squalor and mentally and emotionally deprived and are only the beginning of the abuse and torture twelve children faced in Perris, California at the hands of their parents, according to authorities.
Prestige beauty company, Designer Parfums, announces a new fragrance partnership with world renowned actress, singer, entertainer and producer, Jennifer Lopez. Working alongside Dilesh Mehta, Chairman and CEO of Designer Parfums, they will create new brand innovation and strategy to drive global growth.
Borg vs McEnroe, from SF Productions and Neon, presents a story played out on Wimbledon’s Center Court, 1980, and the back story of the hard won victory’s that brought each of the men to this pivotal and historical moment.
JOHN CARTER, the Sci-Fi action adventure, from Walt Disney Studio Pictures, and Academy Award winning Director Andrew Stanton brings to the screen the ultimate intergalactic battle for planetary dominance
The shooting in South Carolina once again showed us the connection of guns and race. Statistics of inner city gun violence always showed the connection. In this context, the National Rifle Association actually believes in gun control.
President Donald Trump announced the death of the Islamic State leader, Abu Nakr-al Baghdadi, as American forces staged a pre-dawn raid which captured the former terrorist barricaded with three children, in a dead-end tunnel, pleading for his life.
