A chronicle of survival against media harassment and toxic beauty standards. The phenomenal success of Titanic in 1997 turned Kate Winslet into a global icon overnight, but the cost was one that few could have anticipated. Recently, on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, the actress shared harrowing details about the "appalling" treatment she received…
A BBC News "Poll of Polls" analysis: How art and innovation outshone commercial blockbusters. 2025 will be remembered as the year when pop's tectonic plates shifted. In an age dominated by algorithms, global music critics chose to ignore commercial giants in favor of works exploring the human condition—ranging from tax evasion and demon hunters to…
India’s first solar observatory in space, Aditya-L1, is preparing for a landmark year in 2026. For the first time since its deployment in 2023, the spacecraft will witness the Sun during its maximum activity phase—a period of violent solar storms, intense magnetic turbulence, and large-scale coronal mass ejections (CMEs). Solar maximum occurs roughly every 11…
As Moldova approaches the 107th anniversary of the Great National Assembly of Alba Iulia, held on December 1st, 1918, the Association of Historians of the Republic of Moldova “Alexandru Moșanu”, in partnership with the National Library, is calling citizens to an extensive public debate on the historical meaning and contemporary relevance of the Romanian unifications…
After several delays, a hearing was held on Friday at the Chișinău Court of Appeal (Central Chamber) in the case where the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) has requested that the organisation “Eurasia” be declared extremist. The court approved the request submitted by Eurasia’s representatives for the hearings to be conducted via videoconference. The spokesperson…
The shortage of parking spaces remains a serious challenge both in Chișinău and in cities across the regions, with Soroca facing similar difficulties. Congestion and the lack of organized parking make daily travel increasingly complicated for local residents. “Traffic jams are the most annoying, especially on Sundays. If you come by car, there’s nowhere to…
Moldova’s tourism industry is experiencing the most successful year in its modern history. According to data presented by IDIS “Viitorul” economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță, the third quarter of 2025 recorded 252,000 serviced tourists — the highest quarterly figure ever achieved by Moldovan travel agencies. Since January, a total of 583,000 visitors have been registered, confirming…
The city center of Chișinău is rapidly transforming into a festive landscape as preparations intensify ahead of this year’s winter celebrations. With the official lighting ceremony of the Christmas Tree scheduled for the evening of December 5th, municipal teams and event organizers are working tirelessly to ensure everything is ready in time. This year’s Christmas…
Families in South Africa are pleading for help as several of their relatives remain trapped in Ukraine’s embattled Donbas region, claiming they were lured there under false pretences and coerced into serving Russian military units. The BBC has spoken extensively with relatives and with one man caught in the conflict, revealing a disturbing pattern of…
Outrage is spreading across Hong Kong after a catastrophic fire tore through the Wang Fuk Court housing estate on Wednesday, killing at least 128 people and leaving dozens more in critical condition. As rescue operations come to an end and smoke continues to rise from the charred ruins, the community is demanding answers — and…