Several weeks ago, the Western media widely reported on a celebrity-studded hen party. Usually, it’s the domain of the tabloid press, keen to report on the wealthy splashing cash on pre-wedding parties, which sometimes last many days in various locations around the world. However, this time, the unusual nature of the event captured the attention of more serious media outlets.…
It’s good to have someone to slag off, isn’t it? It’s a common sport and done for a great variety of reasons, from pure entertainment to hateful revenge and everything in between. No profession, vocation, way of life, community or place is free of such an attitude. Whatever the circumstances and reasons behind it, the common factor for slagging someone…
In just over two weeks’ time, we will celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, the official end of World War II in Europe. Footage and photos from that day eighty years ago show crowds of people celebrating the victory of the Allied forces over Nazi Germany. However, the harsh reality was what people had to face: Europe was in…
Hardly a day goes by without bad news, whether on a global scale, a personal level, or anything in between. Unless you lock yourself in a bubble or live under a rock, you are constantly bombarded with reports of political upheaval, wars, catastrophes, and natural and man-made disasters. Alongside this relentless stream of negative news, we also hear about the…
A while ago, I received a phone call from an insurance company. It seemed legitimate for a couple of reasons. Unlike almost all cold-callers, the person on the other end knew my name and position. Additionally, she spoke my native language, which is hardly ever used for unsolicited calls in this country. She offered me a life insurance policy tailored…