Seaweed may have a reputation for being slimy stuff that gets around our feet when in the sea, but it is fascinating, often beautiful, and plays a crucial role in…
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In November 2011, the UNESCO General Conference proclaimed 30 April as “International Jazz Day”. The Day is intended to raise awareness of the virtues of jazz as an educational tool, and a…
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The Ukrainian rap group that won Eurovision is among the headline’ acts performing at this week’s Balkan Trafik! jamboree in Brussels. Kalush Orchestra, which performs hip-hop music in the Ukrainian language, won…
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The name is Randy Feltface, and this purple puppet is set to delight audiences in Antwerp. Randy’s “First Banana” World Tour features just one appearance in Belgium and that is…
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OCA Magazine: 15 years of success in building the land bridge with Eurasia in the heart of the storm
Since 2009, OCA Magazine has become a well-regarded publication with a readership that includes diplomats and businesspeople. It is the sole English-language magazine dedicated to the Central Asian and CIS…
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They span different eras but are undoubtedly two of the biggest names in the history of popular music – Adele and ABBA – they are so big they are instantly recognisable…
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According to state media reports on Friday, Russia has included the “LGBT movement” in a catalogue of extremist and terrorist organisations. This action aligns with a decision made by Russia’s…
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A Belgian artist has launched a one-year “residency” at a Brussels hotel. Francois Coorens will have his artwork displayed on walls throughout the Hilton Brussels Grand Place for the coming year.…
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Mstyslav Chernov’s gripping documentary, “20 Days in Mariupol,” has clinched the prestigious accolade of the best documentary at the Oscars. Chronicling the tumultuous early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…
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The ever popular singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright loves spectacle! The New York-born artist has recorded eleven studio albums and numerous tracks on compilations and film soundtracks and also written two classical…