Shchedryk was the name of the song when it was played as part of the New Year celebrations in Ukraine. Calol of the Bells is best known for in the rest of the world. The melody is beautiful. But Shchedryk actually has a very special role in Ukrainian history. The song helped to promote…
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation maintains the exclusion of Russia and Belarus. Following Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, athletes from Russia and Belarus were banned from participation in all FIS sports activities. Russia for its attack on Ukraine, Belarus for its active participation by allowing the attack to take…
Both Israel and Hamas seem to accept Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. A peace plan that will have many problems to solve along the way. However, there is at least agreement to stop killing, bring in emergency aid and a roadmap for a further process towards a full peace agreement. There is hope…
There is a growing trend among young women to be a so-called traditional wife or tradwife as it is referred to. A tradwife is responsible for traditional female tasks in the home. Cleaning the house, cooking and looking after the children. Yes, just like the women we know from the 1950s and 60s. The…
This weekend’s election in Moldova was a success for the ruling party Partidul Acțiune și Solidaritate (PAS). Beforehand, there was great uncertainty as to whether the ruling party would gain renewed confidence or whether the opposition, which is largely made up of various parties supported by Russia, would win. Russia’s attempts to influence the…
Drones inside Poland. Drones blocking air traffic in Denmark. Russian fighter jets staying in the airspace of NATO countries for several minutes. Russian propaganda and disinformation. These are all examples of the hybrid war that Russia is waging. The purpose is obvious. It is to spread fear, see where the limits of NATO’s reaction…