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‘You’ll never save the world with art, but it will help you survive’: artist calls on Ukraine to promote its culture

The Guardian · July 29, 2025

Unlike younger men, who must stay in Ukraine in case they are mobilised into the army, Pavlo Makov, 66, could leave the country if he wanted. Instead, the artist, one of Ukraine’s most senior and respected cultural figures, is living in Kharkiv,...

Bitpanda Co-Founder & Co-CEO Paul Klanschek Steps Down as Firm Eyes Frankfurt IPO

Coingape · August 1, 2025

Bitpanda:- Vienna-based Crypto Investment platform which originally started as a crypto broker, Bitpanda, has announced a major leadership shuffle ahead of its planned IPO. According to the Bloomberg report, Bitpanda’s co-CEO Paul Klanschek, who...

Austria: ICE train passengers stuck in for 6 hours in tunnel

Deutsche Welle · July 26, 2025

Some 400 passengers left hot and in the dark on an Intercity Express (ICE) train in a tunnel near Vienna have been freed after an evacuation operation lasting more than six hours. The high-speed Deutsche Bahn train was traveling from the Austrian...

Chris to cycle 1,800 miles to raise funds for ‘wonderful’ York music charity

YorkMix · July 28, 2025

A musician is taking on an epic journey to help boost the funds of a ‘wonderful’ York charity. Chris Bartram, formerly a senior lecturer on the community music course at York St John University, is now a trustee at Musical Connections. It runs...

England stars, Liverpool owners and Man United's Glazers ready to join rugby breakaway league as bombshell plans reveal TV deal, million-dollar salaries and six venues

Daily Mail · July 28, 2025

Liverpool and Manchester United’s owners are ready to go head-to-head by buying teams in the new rugby rebel league threatening to rip up the sport and create a brand new global structure by ploughing in millions of pounds of fresh investment....

This Day in History on July 28: Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia, Leading to World War I

EdGlenToday - Illinois · July 28, 2025

July 28 has been a date marked by pivotal moments that have shaped the course of history across the globe. One of the most impactful events associated with July 28 took place in 1776, during the infancy of the United States. Although the...

The WCPE String Quartet Live Performance

WCPE - North Carolina ·

June 1st, 2025 12:01 AM | June 1st, 2025 Suite No. 7 in G minor, HWV 432 George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) David Russell Telarc 33223 7:03 AM | June 1st, 2025 Sing For Joy Various Rev. Alexandra M. Jacob, host 12:01 PM | June 1st, 2025 Seven...

The brilliant new metal bands you need to hear in August 2025

Louder · August 1, 2025

The summer months might be drawing to a close, but 2025 is still in full swing when it comes to new music. As the festival fields of Europe open for the last burst of events (and we gear up for the likes of Riot Fest and Aftershock in the States),...

A Troublesome Threesome, a Sacred Amulet and a Mysterious Aunt Among Subjects of Projects in CineLink’s Work in Progress Section

Variety · August 1, 2025

The CineLink Work in Progress section at Sarajevo Film Festival, which showcases feature film projects from Southeast Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, has selected eight fiction and three documentary projects. Among the subjects of the...

SPWinds Wins Gold At World Orchestra Fest In Austria

Bernama · July 28, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 28 July (Bernama) -- The Sekolah Seri Puteri (SSP) orchestra, Seri Puteri Symphonic Winds Orchestra (SPWinds), has once again brought honour to the country on the international stage by winning the Gold Award at the 11th World...

IMYO win Award of Excellence at World Festival of Orchestras, Vienna

Westmeath Examiner ·

Published: Mon 28 Jul 2025, 9:00 AM The Irish Midlands Youth Orchestra received an Award of Excellence for their performances throughout the 11th World Orchestra Festival in Vienna on July 10-13. The event gave youth orchestras from 12 countries a...

History Today: When Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war on Serbia began World War I

Firstpost · July 28, 2025

World War I, one of the most defining events of the 20th century, began on July 28, 1914, with Austria and Hungary declared war on Serbia. This was a direct response to the killing of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife by a Serbian...

Tom Lehrer's iconic songs: Musical gems from satirical genius

The Times of India ·

Tom Lehrer, the musician and satirist known for his razor-sharp wit and dark humour, has passed away at the age of 97. A Harvard-trained mathematician, Lehrer rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s with his clever songs that blended comedy with...

Austrian team develops navigation system for divers

GPS World - Ohio · July 26, 2025

Buoys located via GNSS and electromagnetic signals enable divers to navigate underwater in a way that is gentle on the animals. A head-up display in the mask shows the appropriate routes. A team led by Philipp Berglez from the Institute of Geodesy...

Huddersfield Town team news for Leyton Orient as midfielder faces lengthy injury lay-off

Yorkshire Live · August 1, 2025

Huddersfield Town boss Lee Grant has revealed that Antony Evans is set to be sidelined for at least the next six weeks with a knee injury. The midfielder suffered the setback in a pre-season friendly against Greuther Furth during the Terriers’...

New music this week: Songs from Remember Monday, Marko Bosnjak, Ilinca and more

wiwibloggs · July 27, 2025

Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...

Review: Dhadak 2 sanitises real-live horrors of caste violence

The National News ·

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution minces no words with its prohibition of discrimination “against any citizen on grounds only of religion, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them.” Drafted in 1948, a year after India’s independence, it is a...

5 of New York City's Best Museum Restaurants

Food & Wine ·

Some art-adjacent dining rooms offer shrink-wrapped sandwiches, disappointing salads, and little else. Fortunately, New York City’s best museum restaurants are as much a destination as the halls they accompany. At these creative spots, you can...

Diane von Furstenberg's granddaughter Talita reveals she's engaged to marry her Italian banker boyfriend after six years of dating

Daily Mail · August 1, 2025

Socialite Talita von Furstenberg has revealed she's engaged to her long-term boyfriend. The 26-year-old, who is the granddaughter of celebrated Belgian fashion designer Diane, with an estimated fortune of $300 million and best known for her...

Soak up the sun at 75 patios mapped out across the Ottawa Valley

Inside Ottawa Valley ·

Whether you’re looking for a place to grab a coffee and chat or kick back with a cool beer, it all can be enjoyed under the sun at one of the many patios in the Ottawa Valley. Find the one nearest to you. Beckwith Ashton Brewing Company Enjoy a...