315th Day of War in Israel: Event Chronology
Photo: Israel Defense Forces Friday, August 16, 2024, marks the 315th day of the “Iron Swords” war, which Israel has been waging against terrorist organizations in Gaza, Judea, Samaria, and Lebanon since October 7, 2023. The IDF continues its ground operation in Gaza, destroying Hamas infrastructure and eliminating militants. The Israeli army strikes Hezbollah targets […]
Kyiv hospital under scrutiny: reconstruction after the war raises suspicions of corruption
Last month’s Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital shook the country and prompted philanthropist Yevhen Vember to raise more than $9 million for urgent repairs. However, the recently announced tender for the reconstruction of the “Okhmatdyt” hospital in Kyiv, organized by his foundation, was canceled after an investigation by a journalist who suggested […]
Venice is looking for new gondoliers: strict requirements and selection for a prestigious profession
Gondoliers. Photo: Tourism in Venice (pixabay.com) Venice, the city of canals and romance, has announced a search for new gondoliers, a profession that is a symbol of the city and has a centuries-old history. The City Hall of Venice sets strict requirements for candidates who want to become part of this prestigious profession. The main […]
The Kremlin plans to punish generals for the failure of the defense near Kursk: new arrests on the horizon
Russian President Vladimir Putin Photo: AR The Kremlin is preparing for a new wave of arrests among high-ranking Russian military personnel after the failure to defend the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces have been on the offensive for more than 10 days. The purge at the Russian Defense Ministry that began after the resignation of […]
