The ceremony of the descent of the Holy Fire will take place in Jerusalem. We analyze the history of the tradition, different versions and tell you where to watch the broadcast.
Ryan Gosling will star in a new Star Wars film called "Starfighter", directed by Sean Levy. Lucasfilm plans to release the film on May 28, 2027.
April 18 is the Day of Monuments of History and Culture, as well as the International Day of Monuments and Landmarks. Western Christians celebrate Good Friday and World Amateur Radio Day.
A commemorative coin "Easter Joy. Pysanka" appeared in Ukraine, shaped like a pysanka decorated with symbols. The coin is made of 999 silver, decorated with enamel and local gilding.
Dmytro Kolyadenko admitted that after breaking up with Iryna Bilyk, he has not had intimate relations for 19 years. He shared that he only recently "bought love for money".
As a result of the night UAV attack, the facade, windows and economic part of the opera and ballet theatre in Dnipro were damaged. Employees are eliminating the consequences and installing temporary windows.
Romantic comedy about art critic Ksenia, who travels to Croatia after betrayal, is already on Netflix. The film became the highest-grossing Ukrainian film release at the beginning of 2025.
In 2025, Easter is celebrated on April 20. This holiday symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, and preparations for it begin in Holy Week, painting Easter eggs.
The National Reserve "Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra" has prepared thematic excursions, a free master class in Easter egg painting, a festive program with kobzars and the consecration of Easter cakes for Easter.
26-year-old Yelyzaveta Adamska will perform in the final of the competition in Egypt. She is a member of Young European Ambassadors and has initiated environmental projects.
On Wednesday, April 15, the consecration and installation of the cross on the Trinity Gate Church in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra will take place. The church itself is a unique structure that has been preserved since the times of Kyivan Rus.
Beth Gibbons, the lead singer of Portishead, gave her first solo concert at Coachella, performing the hit "Glory Box" and other songs from her new album. Portishead performed in support of Ukraine in 2022.
Mario Vargas Llosa, a classic of Latin American literature and Nobel laureate, has died at the age of 90. The writer's family announced this.
In 2025, Palm Sunday will be celebrated on April 13. According to tradition, willow branches are blessed in the church, and they are used to ward off all troubles from loved ones for the entire year.
The cult film "The Wizard of Oz" will be transformed with the help of Google's generative AI for display in the entertainment complex The Sphere. The algorithms will not only scale the video, but also add new details.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will add a new "Oscar" category for stunt design. The first statuette will be awarded for films released in 2027, the 100th anniversary of the ceremony.
Harry Melling will play the lead role in Kantemir Balagov's "Butterfly Jam". Filming will take place in the Circassian community of New Jersey.
New films by Ari Aster, Wes Anderson and Richard Linklater will be screened in Cannes. The program also includes films by Sergei Loznitsa and Scarlett Johansson's debut.
In June, the original 1977 version of "Star Wars" will be shown in London for the first time in decades. The BFI rarely shows this version, as only updated editions have been available since the 1990s.
Sad news: Oleksandr Chechun, a member of the "Dibrova Stadium" team, has passed away. He became a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2022. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Mykhailo Poplavsky presented the EDUCATIONAL MEDIAHUB, which brings together creative youth and media professionals. He emphasized the importance of digitalization of education and the development of the "University of the Future" application.
On April 10, we celebrate Brothers and Sisters Day, Golfers Day, International Recruiters Day and others. Let's remember the importance of family ties and professions.
The shortlist for the 2025 International Booker Prize has been announced. The list includes 5 novels and a collection of short stories, the authors of which are first-time nominees.
Taisia Litvinenko, People's Artist of Ukraine and star of the Lviv Theater named after M. Zankovetska, has passed away. The actress starred in the films "Maxim Perepelytsia", "Chasing Two Hares" and "Babylon-XX".
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a new spelling of the Crimean Tatar language based on the Latin alphabet. The rules are recommended for use by all state bodies, including the occupied territories.
The Ministry of Culture has granted a number of enterprises, including TV channels M1, M2, sweet. tv, and the publishing house "A-BA-BA-HA-LA-MA-HA", the status of critical importance for the functioning of the economy.
A mobile cinema space has appeared in the Zguriv community of Kyiv region thanks to the victory in the "Time to act, Ukraine!" competition. Local residents will be able to watch movies in the open air.
Anna Netrebko will perform in London again after supporting Putin and “Novorossiya”. Yermak called for her to be replaced by Ukrainian singer Lyudmila Monastyrska.
The World Press Photo jury apologized for combining a photo of a Ukrainian girl and an occupier, but the award for the photographer from Russia will remain. The organizers plan to improve the rules.
On April 1, the world celebrates April Fools' Day, the ecological holiday of birds, and the anniversary of Apple. They also honor the memory of Mary of Egypt, who helps to obtain forgiveness from the Lord.