More news from Bulgaria Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations part of Bulgaria’s strategic shift towards NATO-standard defence capabilities either observed and verified directly by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources The first F-16 Block 70 aircraft display in Bulgaria [Borislav Troshev/Anadolu via Getty Images] Sofia Richie showcased her stunning bikini body as she offered a couple of glimpses at her adorable daughter while she and her family  enjoyed a luxurious beach location The influencer, 26, share a carousel of photos offering gorgeous scenery as she and her husband Elliot Grainge 'So thankful for the moments,' she wrote next to the snaps and videos Those moments included sweet moments with their little tyke who will soon turn one A sweet mother-daughter moment shows the two with their foreheads next touching Another shows mom and dad enjoying a view of the turquoise seas with the little one looking out the window on a yacht The little one is standing between her doting parents and has dark Eloise looked adorable in a little pink swimsuit with long sleeves and daisies with red irises and a matching bathing cap The baby seemed to enjoy her own little splash pool while watching the adults enjoy water sports on paddle boards or water scooter Richie and Grainge tied the knot in April 2023 and welcomed their first child in May 2024 The proud parents wrote Eloise's name into the sand and decorated it with shells put together to look like butterflies It appears the young couple were able to grab some alone time together A romantic photo shows the two snuggling close together with sunglasses protecting their eyes from the sun thanks to a diamond encrusted nametag necklace of Eloise's name Another snap shows the loving couple sharing a smooch on the sand with lush greenery behind them The model, who is the daughter of Grammy winner Lionel Richie, 75, and actress Diane Alexander, 57, showcased her fit form in a bikini while enjoying the warm waters near the shore. 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} Infanta Sofia received a special gift from her father the day after turning 18 King Felipe of Spain awarded his younger daughter the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic King Felipe is the Grand Master of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, which was established by King Ferdinand VII in 1815, under the name of the Royal American Order of Isabella the Catholic (Real Orden Americana de Isabel la Católica), per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation It is given to "reward extraordinary acts of a civil nature carried out by Spanish and foreign individuals to fostering relations of friendship and cooperation between the Spanish Nation and the rest of the International Community." According to the official state bulletin Sofia's Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic was given in Madrid on April 30 King Felipe and Queen Letizia's younger daughter celebrated her 18th birthday Sofia has been studying at UWC Atlantic, which her older sister Princess Leonor previously attended, since 2023 She is set to graduate from the school in Wales this month While Sofia followed in her sister's footsteps in attending the school it's been reported that she won't be undergoing military training like the Princess of Asturias HOLA! Spain previously reported that the King and Queen's second child considered joining the army and taking a helicopter pilot course but has ultimately decided to pursue a university degree Spain that the idea is for Sofia to go to a university abroad She has reportedly applied to several schools one of which is believed to be in Washington Reproduction of this article and its photographs in whole or in part is prohibited Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardCentral High’s Sofia Meer has been playing baseball for years but now she’s adding softball to her plateSofia Meer had been the only girl playing baseball in the Public League for three seasons but it was the competitive nature of baseball that led Sofia to fall in love with it that dream shifted to playing collegiately in Division III But the Central High School senior has high academic aspirations for herself — she hopes to be a pediatric oncologist one day — and coaches recommended that she had a better chance of extending her athletic career in college by playing softball after three seasons on Central’s baseball team “I had always wanted to play baseball in college,” said Meer who primarily plays shortstop and also played basketball I thought that softball could give me a better opportunity financially » READ MORE: Brown’s Olivia Pichardo made college baseball history this season. These Philly-area girls hope to follow in her footsteps. | from 2023 Meer attends softball practice when she doesn’t have a game for either sport and plays in every softball game but if she has a baseball game when there isn’t a softball game scheduled Although it was mentally tough to change sports she said the transition to softball has been seamless Meer hopes to walk on at the University of Pittsburgh Pitt is holding a softball prospect camp in July for transfers the founder and program director of the Anderson Monarchs plans to assist his former player with the opportunity “There’s no doubt in my mind that Sofia can play there but she’s definitely good enough to play there Meer began playing for the Monarchs at age 8 and stuck with them till she transitioned to the older age group » READ MORE: Northeast softball players cross Cottman Avenue for games. With the help of alumni, they could be getting the Public League’s first supersite She has played just about every position: from catcher to second base to outfielder She even pitched as a sophomore in her varsity debut with the Lancers “She’s a completely unselfish player,” said her father but if a boy needed to play shortstop for his ego they moved to the bigger fields down at FDR Park ‘Let’s put Sofia back there.’ She always had a strong arm But playing baseball hasn’t always been easy as the only girl on the field there were no more girls on the team,” Sofia said “People have definitely been a bit not accepting at times.” She learned to ignore the gasps or comments Sofia felt the need to “prove to them that I am deserving of being there.” “It’s sometimes scary just to walk out on the field and be the only one,” she said … One of the times I specifically remember was during summer ball she figured an incident like that would happen at some point But her parents and her Philly Stars coach were livid when they found out but she didn’t want to get anyone in trouble » READ MORE: Get to know Haddon Heights’ Sophia Bordi, who joined softball powerhouse Oklahoma this season “Those opinions don’t really matter much to me,” Sofia said Her high school baseball teammates were supportive of her playing Sofia caught for the junior varsity team in her freshman year she started most varsity games at second base said the relationship between those two grew exponentially at Central of watching them play together was seeing them jump in the air to high-five each time Sofia came on the field who’s now on the club baseball team at Temple made an impact on his sister more than he may have known “Sofia wrote her college essay about how she always wanted to be like him,” Alex Meer said “Luke would give her pointers and help her out because eventually Sofia wasn’t as strong as the boys or not as tall as the boys The hitting she had to really work on to hold up with the boys Sofia had a conversation with Central baseball coach Kenneth Devenney about her plans for the future He suggested to get some exposure on the softball team While it’s been a busy spring managing both “There are weeks when I have two softball games and three baseball games,” Sofia said I’m leaving my fifth period class all the time Playing softball has given her a different perspective on how to be a leader and teammate She hopes to help both teams earn Public League championships Central’s softball and baseball team each achieved a Pub title Sofia Meer has been the only girl in the Public League to compete on a baseball team and now she’s the only girl to play both sports “You’ve got to show a lot of resilience and sometimes having a team to fall back on has been a crucial part in it Rachpoot / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images; Nordstrom HOT: » What kind of news would you like to see more of? The baker says, “Sorry, we just ran out of bread, but we’ve got plenty of politicians who’ll promise to bring some tomorrow!”... read The Bulgarian replied, "Simple, we just put everything in a pot, add a little rakia, and let the flavors fight it out!" It’s a recipe for success… and possibly a ... read While speaking briefly with the media, Trump took a question on the stock market drop following the tariffs and said, "I think it's going very well," and added that the United States will "have six or seven trillion dollars coming into our country."He further said, "The markets are going ... read 'This is not the time to go it alone,' Rutte warns, as he says 'no alternative to NATO'Nato’s secretary general Mark Rutte is speaking again, giving a lecture at the Warsaw School of Economics in which he strongly backs the role of the alliance and tells both Europe and the ... read Capturing spring in Bulgaria: A blooming season through our lens Spring in Bulgaria is a time of vibrant renewal marked by blooming flowers and milder weather the countryside transforms with colorful wildflowers such as snowdrops Cities and villages alike celebrate the season » See all photos Google Street View Cars Return to Bulgaria for Major Mapping Update Housing Prices Soar in Bulgaria’s Major Cities as Demand and Supply Strain Increase It will open on May 7 at the Lovers' Bridge in Sofia next to the National Palace of Culture and will continue until the 20th Maps of Sofia traces how the neighborhoods were formed the water and sanitation network developed "The exhibition also reaches the most modern concepts for city management They focus on urban data when creating policies for the development of the urban environment and facilitate innovation," the organizers said They added that the exhibition includes visualizations and maps from: OP Sofiaplan Contacts +359 2 9262 210 By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages The Faculty of Economics of Sofia University is presenting the science of sustainable development at the Kaleidoscope Mobile Centre for Visual Science from May 8 to 11 in the Prince's Garden in Sofia The Science Dome will show the 360-degree immersive experiences "World at Risk" and "Hope for the Future," which will be broadcast during the fourth edition of the LUNAR Festival of Lights The projections present scientific facts about climate change global deforestation and social inequality taking viewers to the planet's hottest spots with the overall impression of this journey creating a real sense of the difficulties facing the world today but also the possible solutions for a better tomorrow the Sofia University Economics faculty said Screenings will be every 10 minutes from 9 p.m Kaleidoscope dedicates May 9 to the visual science of sustainability groups of children and young people from schools in Sofia will take part in discussions on why it is important to be responsible to nature and the world we live in they will be able to talk to the Kaleidoscope team.  The Sustainability Olympics will be held under the Kaleidoscope Science Dome on May 10 SDG Olympics 2025 is the first national sustainability competition in Bulgaria that simulates real challenges in the context of sustainable development The game is an interactive simulation that invites participants to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of sustainability where the complex interrelationships between the economic social and environmental aspects of the modern world are explored through strategic choices the team of the Kaleidoscope Visual Science Centre noted Youth and professionals will discuss the future of consumption and formulate recommendations to all stakeholders to nurture a new generation of sustainable consumers in the Ethi-CitizenPanel on May 11 at the Mobile Centre There will also be a public screening of the film "Soil" created in response to the global risk of desertification The screening is organized in partnership with the Save the Soil movement some environmental agencies predicted that by 2025 60% of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu would have become desert The programme also includes an award ceremony for the participants of the II New Bulgarian University Scientific School of Architecture and Interior Design "From Students to Students" who presented projects for the renovation of the building of the Faculty of Economics in implementation of the Net Zero Campus project.  The Kaleidoscope Mobile Centre for Visual Science is an initiative of ESGLab and the FEB Foundation created by the scientists of the Sofia University Faculty of Economics the organizers draw attention to key topics such as environmental protection and biodiversity Kaleidoscope premiered during the Visual Science Days initiative in Sofia ( February 29-March 2) and was part of the main programme of the LUNAR2024 Festival of Lights The projections were created by scientists from the Faculty of Economics and visualized by MP-STUDIO A 30-year-old motorcyclist - a serviceman in the 61st Stryamska Mechanized Brigade - died in a serious accident on the Sofia-Burgas Sub-Balkan road The signal was received at the Karlovo traffic police station last night after 6:40 p.m when overtaking a passenger car at high speed the motorcycle first crashed into the guardrail and the driver fell to the ground after which the motorcycle hit a passenger car An emergency team determined the death of the 30-year-old motorcyclist The driver of the car was tested for alcohol and drugs and traffic is being redirected along the Moskovets - Bogdan - Karavelovo - Kliment and Voinyagovo route A serious accident involving a child shook Karlovo this evening A boy is in critical condition after falling from an electric scooter on "Vodopad" Street near the popular tourist area with the waterfall the child was riding the scooter without a helmet when he lost control slipped at high speed and fell heavily on the asphalt An eyewitness to the incident said that the child received the scooter from another person who gave him a ride An ambulance and three patrol cars arrived at the scene The injured child was immediately transported to a hospital in Plovdiv The police have launched an investigation into the case establishing who provided the electric scooter to the child as well as whether there was a violation of safety regulations electric scooters are subject to specific traffic rules including a ban on driving by persons under a certain age and the mandatory use of a helmet The case once again raises important questions about child safety and control over the use of electric vehicles in urban environments Nisi autem molestiae quasi itaque sunt saepe optio maxime. iste repellendus quos necessitatibus fuga in nam placeat. Lorem, ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Sign inSign in to access your account, subscription and more. Create a new account to access your subscription. Download logo The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, effective 30 June 2025. This decision, informed by prudent fiscal considerations and the need to prioritise national resource allocation, forms part of a broader strategic realignment of South Africa’s diplomatic missions globally. Since […] The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia informed by prudent fiscal considerations and the need to prioritise national resource allocation forms part of a broader strategic realignment of South Africa’s diplomatic missions globally the South Africa has undertaken necessary adjustments to its international footprint to ensure fiscal sustainability while maintaining its commitment to effective diplomatic engagement and bilateral partnerships DIRCO underscores that this step is not reflective of the value South Africa places on its longstanding and cordial relations with Bulgaria it is a measure compelled by the imperative of responsible fiscal stewardship extensive consultations were held between the Governments of South Africa and Bulgaria Minister Ronald Lamola personally engaged his Bulgarian counterpart to reaffirm South Africa’s steadfast commitment to strengthening bilateral ties South Africa will maintain diplomatic and consular relations with Bulgaria through its resident Mission in Athens which will assume responsibility for bilateral engagements South Africa deeply values the presence of the Bulgarian Embassy in Pretoria and looks forward to sustained cooperation through this channel The South African Government remains optimistic that this closure will be temporary Minister Lamola said: “We express our earnest intention to restore a dedicated diplomatic presence in Sofia as soon as fiscal conditions permit reflecting our shared aspirations for a deepened partnership.” Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation The content is not monitored by the editorial team of African Business and not of the content has been checked or validated by our editorial teams The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement You've read all your free articles for this month Subscribe now to enjoy full access to our content Receive full unlimited access to our articles Our best value offer - save £26 and gain access to all of our digital content for an entire year APO Feed Africa has some of the world's most precious ecosystems including vast carbon-storing rainforests of global significance Protecting biodiversity is both a response and challenge to global warming Terms of use Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh participated in the opening of the tenth Chiprovtsi Carpet Festival in Chiprovtsi here you will see things that are not found anywhere else in the world," the Minister said "Chiprovtsi is an exceptional region with the magnificence of colours and shapes woven into the Chiprovtsi carpet must be seen by millions around the world and we will do everything possible to make it known It is also our duty to preserve it as a tradition The preservation of crafts is a priority of the united efforts of the government through the ministries of education With them we can attract people from all over the world," Minister Borshosh said Deputy National Assembly Chair Rositsa Kirova who also attended the opening of the festival said: "Chiprovtsi preserves the Bulgarian spirit its traditions and that beautiful embroidery You enjoy the support of the Bulgarian government What could be more beautiful for someone who wants to see Bulgaria I congratulate the mayor of Chiprovtsi for what he is doing and bringing people from all over the world to see Chiprovtsi I thank the Minister of Tourism for doing everything possible to promote Northwestern Bulgaria” Rositsa Kirova and the regional governor of Montana Kalin Haitov examined the Chiprovtsi kilims (flat-weave carpets) displayed at dozens of stalls and the panels made by craftsmen with motifs of embroidery from the Chiprovtsi carpet They attended a presentation of a review of Chiprovtsi carpets and local customs the festival will continue with exhibitions children's drawings with motifs from Chiprovtsi carpets and concerts A painting exhibition by Bistra Brosio will be presented in Sofia It will open on May 7 at the Ikar Gallery in Sofia and will run until May 30 The exhibition is titled Lights and Worlds and can be viewed starting on May 6 Venko Kolev Secondary School of Applied Arts in Troyan She also studied at the Jules Paskin Private Art Academy The delay in the discussion and adoption of the Law on the Ceiling of Surcharges and the Law on the Agri-Food Chain serves the retail chains This was said by the leader of "Stand Up.BG“ and one of the authors of the bill Europe and the World in Focus“ on Radio "Focus“ The two largest retail chains in Bulgaria have an annual turnover of over 7 billion leva these are powerful transnational companies and it is clear that the pressure they have been exerting on politicians of different colors for years is enormous after the authorities said that regulation and adoption of laws are necessary the Ministry of Agriculture is delaying," commented Manolova the initiators of the boycott of retail chains are considering further action and Greece led to immediate action by governments There is no country in all of Europe that has not taken measures to regulate the price increases of basic food products The only ones who have not reacted are Bulgarian politicians There is no such country and no such government that has completely knelt before retail chains the prices of over 5,000 products were regulated in France“,“ Maya Manolova pointed out some experts see in the unjustified increase in the prices of basic food products a preliminary increase related to the country's entry into the eurozone "In case there is a positive convergence report we are considering proposing to the deputies the so-called "Anti-speculation" Law with which we would request that the prices of basic food products be frozen 6 months before the introduction of the euro and 6 months after the fears of Bulgarians that prices will increase with entry into the eurozone will decrease There must be draconian sanctions for all speculators who will use entry into the eurozone to once again defraud Bulgarian citizens“ A 70-year-old man has been detained in Silistra after hitting a 33-year-old woman on a pedestrian crossing His drug test has returned a positive result for benzodiazepine at 08:36 on "Macedonia" Boulevard in the city Although there is currently no evidence of serious injuries the woman has been admitted to the Silistra General Hospital for observation as a preventive measure A blood sample was taken from the man for additional analysis and he was detained for up to 24 hours Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated in the case and all circumstances surrounding the incident are being clarified A serious accident has occurred again on Cherni Vrah Blvd users in the group “Catastrophes in Sofia“ report a 51-year-old driver crashed and swept away guardrails on the boulevard The driver refused an alcohol and drug test Georgi Semerdzhiev hit and killed two young women on Cherni Vrah Blvd Semerdzhiev was sentenced to 20 years in prison The case was reopened because the chairman of the Supreme Court panel died The Supreme Court of Cassation is expected to issue a final verdict for Georgi Semerdzhiev and Roman Coppola are all related to the acclaimed director but perhaps his most notable connection to the world of Hollywood is his daughter and filmmaker Sofia Coppola has had to battle a little harder than one might expect for being the daughter of the auteur Coppola has routinely had to fight against the prejudice ladelled on to her thanks to her famous father she has received her fair share of criticism throughout her career it would be hard to deny the fact that she has produced a few gems like The Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation While some critics have dismissed her achievements as a symptom of her privilege Coppola has forged ahead with her own unique style and personal artistic vision Coppola has always acknowledged that she owes a lot to her predecessors, including the likes of Stanley Kubrick, Jean-Luc Godard and Peter Bogdanovich her primary source of inspiration has to be her experiences on the set of her father which introduced her to the endless magic of the world of cinema Few people are granted as great access as she received during her early years She insists that she has carved out her place in cinematic history, emerging from the extensive reach of her father’s shadow. “I’m proud to be his daughter,” Sofia told The Guardian but I’m happy to carve out my own way of working.” When asked to name some of her favourite films of all time, people expected her to include some of her father’s masterpieces like The Godfather or Apocalypse Now. Contrary to everyone’s expectations, Coppola named the criminally neglected 1983 Francis Ford Coppola masterpiece Rumble Fish In an interview with Rotten Tomatoes, Coppola said: “I love that it’s an art film about teenagers I just love the way that it’s shot — I love those old lenses those Zeiss lenses; they have a softer feel used the lenses from Rumble Fish to shoot Somewhere.] Roman [Coppola her brother] and I are just sentimental about film.” Rumble Fish stars Matt Dillon and Mickey Rourke as young brothers with vastly differing dreams and aspirations Influenced by the avant-garde experiments of the French New Wave and German Expressionism Coppola toys with cinematic conventions and creates one of his finest works I can’t remember what the actual weather was like but we made a conscious effort to make it appear hot spraying the actors and wetting their underarms,” Francis Ford Coppola said “I decided to shoot in black and white because I wanted to make an art film for young people and black and white gives a quality of poetic realism “I didn’t just leave it to the script to tell the story – I also used camera angles lighting and soundtrack to stimulate a young audience into loving the form as much as I did I was disappointed when they didn’t rush to see it The picture might not quite reach the acclaimed heights of other Coppola hits like Apocalypse Now The Godfather or The Conversation but the movie lands as one of the director’s most suitably subtle productions Taking a space in most arthouse collections Rumble Fish remains the one movie his daughter Nedelya Cathedral during the funeral of General Konstantin Georgiev who had been assassinated just two days earlier The attack—planned by the Bulgarian Communist Party with logistical and ideological support from Moscow—remains the deadliest in Bulgarian history and one of the most devastating terrorist acts in Europe Sofia commemorated the tragedy with a full day of remembrance and reflection The event took place as part of the annual meeting of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience an international network dedicated to preserving the memory of 20th-century totalitarian crimes and civic leaders gathered in the Bulgarian capital to honor the victims and address the legacy of political violence At the international conference titled “Political Terror: Origins and Consequences” participants included former Bulgarian Presidents and leading academics such as Harvard’s Mark Kramer Topics ranged from state-sponsored violence and psychological manipulation to the complicity of religious institutions in totalitarian regimes “From Memory to Justice,” the Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom was awarded to Professor Courtois A particularly significant moment was the panel led by Yana Hrynko of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War (Національний музей історії України у Другій світовій війні) Her insights sparked a deep reflection on the psychological strategies of totalitarian regimes Gariwo – the Forest of the Righteous – began a dialogue with Ms Hrynko on potential collaborative projects in Ukraine aimed at promoting the memory of good even in times of war Gariwo was represented by Joshua Evangelista the Foundation proposed moving beyond a purely victim-centered narrative of the 20th century to focus instead on the memory of good and the stories of the Righteous: men and women who stood up for human dignity and saved lives that next year’s PEMC discussions be dedicated to exploring moral courage—past and present Sofia holds a special place in Gariwo’s vision of the Righteous thanks to the important work of Gabriele Nissim on Dimitar Peshev—the Bulgarian Deputy Speaker of Parliament who courageously opposed the deportation of Jews and helped save thousands of lives His act of civil courage inspired the very concept of the Righteous It is in his spirit that Gariwo hopes the Sofia meeting may become the first step toward establishing a Garden of the Righteous in the Bulgarian capital The event demonstrated how the memory of totalitarian crimes remains central to Europe’s democratic identity—not only to honor the victims but to understand the mechanisms of violence and prevent its return Sofia has shown that the past still speaks to the present—and can guide the way forward between those who suffered and those who chose to resist Because the ghosts of history never truly disappear—and recognizing them is the only real defense against their return Once a month you will receive articles and events selected by Gariwo Editorial Board Please fill out the field below and click on subscribe This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply nessun contenuto sul sito di Gariwo corrisponde a quanto hai cercato The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office and searchers from seven partner agencies prepare to look for the remains of Sofia Sorensen Amaro near Loomis on April 24 Her body was recovered 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stronghold is in the mineral-rich forests of Bastar region in central Chhattisgarh state Read more Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 5/4/2025 2:29:00 PM | Mac Wissel Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here It takes a special kind of movie to open with a dead mom and end with Patrick Ewing somehow pulls it off—cramming childhood trauma charming spiral that never completely dissolves into Hallmark sap that balance is thanks to director Adam Brooks who clearly had one very specific vision and one hell of a playlist “I’ve so enjoyed it,” said Sofia Carson to kick things off a woman on a mission to finish the bucket list she made as a child—one assigned to her posthumously by her late mother It’s a premise begging for emotional manipulation it’s a movie that has Sonic Youth t-shirts and a rollerblading Labrador of a love interest “That was all Adam Brooks,” Carson said of the movie’s unexpectedly light tone “Music was such a huge part of the life and the story and the world of The Life List He created this playlist almost a year before we started filming.” That playlist included the Ting Tings and New Pornographers—yes this is a Netflix movie where the characters know good bands “I didn’t go home with anything,” Carson admitted about her Sonic Youth and Wet Leg shirts who we all agree has total Labrador retriever energy Like a golden retriever.’” Allen leaned in Sebastian De Souza plays Garrett—aka Not The Guy book-writing De Souza apparently wanted a little more edge “He’s quite singular in his approach to life,” he said of Garrett Maybe there’s something a little dark in there.” I'm not plugging it—it came out a long time ago,” he said before being thoroughly dragged by Carson and Allen But don’t worry—he might join Carson’s kid-lit book club for the abridged version Speaking of high-stakes scenes: Patrick Ewing appears in The Life List The language of basketball is not one that I speak.” She said it took nine tries “we just met and now we’re kissing in the rain” kind of way It’s the kind of sentiment that almost makes you forget the movie starts with a funeral Watch the full interview above and then check out the trailer below Louisville Public Media depends on donations from members – generous people like you – for the majority of our funding You can help make the next story possible with a donation of $10 or $20 We'll put your gift to work providing news and music for our diverse community briefly appearing during a decadent montage as Kirsten Dunst indulges in a series of dainty-looking cakes but its fleeting presence points towards the often-overlooked heart of Coppola’s vision with the film being sorely criticised for its girlish visual style and alleged superficiality the subtle presence of these out-of-place shoes almost baiting us at the edge of the frame perfectly encapsulates the misunderstood genius of the film and Coppola’s quest to make room for girlhood and the female perspective in stories where it has traditionally been erased Marie Antoinette is a retelling of France’s most iconic yet tragic queen beginning at her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 15 ultimately leading to the fall of Versailles Coppola exercises some creative freedom over history accompanying the story of luxury and excess with a post-punk soundtrack and shoegazy visual style The gorgeously decorated sets and elaborate costumes capture the beauty yet suffocating lifestyle of the queen who was adored for her beauty before the French people began to hate her for her decadence Whether it be the image of underwear draped over a crucifix or a messy bathroom littered with dusty eyeshadow palettes and red lipstick tubes Coppola’s ability to create immersive visual worlds and flesh out the spaces of her characters has been crucial to her work Her strengths as a filmmaker lie in her ability to create emotion through each meticulously arranged frame leading her to a meaningless existence that solely revolved around the one intent of looking beautiful and owning beautiful things Coppola is very much critiquing the lifestyle that was thrust onto her as a child concerning herself with the space that exists between women the worlds they inhabit and the world’s perception of them she was trapped in a world that did not value her thoughts or mind but instead encouraged her to exist as a symbol a symbol that was eventually destroyed after it no longer served those who created it Antoinette was famously quoted as having said “Let them eat cake!” after discovering that the French people were starving while she was feasting to her heart’s content Antoinette is one of the most hated and controversial members of French royalty with her subjects growing disdainful as they became poorer and she continued the same lavish lifestyle when closely reading about Antoinette’s life and the expectations placed on her as well as the lack of freedom that led her to rotting away under the veneer of pearls and luxurious outfits in an empty palace you can make a case for how unfair this witch hunt was Coppola plays on the absurdity of her persecution through her retelling of Antoinette’s story from the perspective of the young girl she was While history books have indicted and mocked Antoinette Coppola highlights the failures of the system around her and the former’s methods of dealing with entrapment Her extravagance when purchasing new clothes and hosting lavish parties was the only freedom she could exercise with the director making space for her bubble and a perspective that was never given any thought Given that her interiority has been erased from history Coppola revises this tale through her modern gaze to make room for a woman who was harshly treated injecting a scathing sense of satire into the story to show just how obscene her life was in terms of the wealth vis a vis a starving peoples and the extreme demands made of her limiting existence Antoinette becomes a young woman who is simply trying to get by within a system that has cheated her of her agency shrugging in the face of injustice and deciding that the fleeting presence of these shoes highlights this very fact reminding us that in the face of ludicrous luxuries and responsibility she was just a teenage girl rebelling as best she could Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain's younger daughter is nearing the end of her studies in Wales. Infanta Sofia is set to graduate from UWC Atlantic later this month. According to the school's calendar the last day for second year students and Leavers' celebrations is scheduled for Saturday Sofia and her parents were all present for Leonor's Leavers Ceremony back in 2023 during which a teacher told the future Queen of Spain: “Leonor your love of meaningful conversations knows no bounds and exploring diverse perspectives has truly enriched your UWC experience is now currently in her second year of military training Her father Felipe studied at the Autónoma University of Madrid while her mother Letizia obtained her bachelor's degree from the Complutense University of Madrid Sofia celebrated her 18th birthday on Tuesday, April 29. To commemorate the occasion, the Spanish Royal Household released a series of previously unseen photos of the teen that were taken on the grounds of Zarzuela Palace. Per HOLA! Spain She has been raised to be able to defend herself in any situation and know how to take care of herself."  Clara McMahon is the Senior Amazon News and Deals Writer with more than four years of experience in the digital media industry When Frost School of Music alumna Raquel Sofia was a teenager contemplating different career pathways Journalism was one she thought she might pursue while waiting to see if the Frost School of Music would admit her she knew that anything but a life in music would have been settling “One of the blessings we musicians have is not having to worry about what we want to be,” she says “Everyone else is trying to decide about careers and what to do I have always wanted to be a singer for as long as I can remember I loved the attention and applause and always wanted to be onstage I never wanted to be anything else.” writing poems by age 10 and making her first live performances a few years later Her tastes back then ran to the likes of The Beatles and Bob Marley which got her into songwriting and discovering jazz at age 15 where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 2009 “Being at the Frost School was one of the most important chapters of my life,” she says “The biggest impact was being immersed in this world where you’re no longer the weird kid who likes Ella Fitzgerald And it also made me not just a singer but a musician Training at the Frost School prepared me to be a well-rounded musician.” “Llorando en una bici” (“Crying on a Bicycle”) Touring for that record and performing in a music theater show in Mexico City She might even find time for a few more backup-singer gigs “I hadn’t done it in 10 years, but I just got called to do an emergency backup gig for Mónica Naranjo,” she says It wasn’t the usual singer-songwriter thing I do now but to hang out on a tour bus with many other musicians is always super-fun.” Sweden's longest reigning King was joined by his wife Queen Silvia, children, and grandchildren as he waved at crowds gathered outside the Royal Palace in Stockholm on the occasion of his 79th birthday Among them was the newest member of the Swedish royal family, Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip's baby, Princess Ines Marie Lilian Silva.  She was swathed in a cream blanket with embroidered flowers and leaves and Ines' face was concealed with a white bonnet was glowing as she lovingly cradled the infant Sofia picked an elegant cream blazer for the occasion and kept her makeup natural and dewy while Carl Philip donned his naval regalia in honour of his father Carl Gustaf's birthday were dressed in identical beige coats worn over what appeared to be dark suits While Sweden's heir apparent, Crown Princess Victoria, was not photographed at the Inner Courtyard on her father's birthday, her husband Prince Daniel, 51, and the couple's two children, Princess Estelle, 13, and Prince Oscar, nine, were present.  The Swedish Palace announced Princess Ines' birth on February 7, with Princess Sofia and Prince Philip's daughter eighth in line to the throne.  The couple already have three sons Prince Alexander meaning Ines will grow up surrounded by the love and support of her older brothers Days after Princess Ines was born, Sofia and Carl Philip shared adorable photographs of their 'perfect quartet' on Instagram.  the three older brothers admired their sister The second image showed three-year-old Prince Julian sweetly pecking his younger sister on the forehead The Instagram caption read: 'It turned out to be a perfect little quartet Big and warm thanks for all the nice congratulations to our little Ines.' Viewers flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts, including Princess Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who wrote: 'Congratulations' Their social media post came after the Swedish Palace officially released the first portrait of Ines that was captured by her mother Commenters rushed to share the congratulations to the family Congratulations on the little Princess!' one penned A third penned: 'Such a pretty little Ines delivered a 'healthy' daughter at on Friday February 7 at 1.10pm looking radiant as she smiled at waiting photographers The royal couple announced last September that they would be having their fourth child together A Palace statement revealing the pregnancy at the time said: 'Swedish Royal Household at the time of the pregnancy announcement read: 'Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have the great pleasure to announce that the Princess is expecting the couple's fourth child 'Princess Sofia is doing well and the birth is expected in February 2025. No changes are expected in Princess Sofia's official program during the autumn.' The statement was shared alongside a sweet photograph of the couple while his wife leaned her head on his face The background featured a stunning lake and several mountains While she is eighth in line to the throne, Sofia and Carl Philip's child will not have an HRH style title because of a decision made by King Carl XVI Gustaf in 2019. During his Christmas speech, he revealed that he was stripping his grandchildren of their titles so that it could help them 'eventually carve out their own future'. The monarch said at the time: 'The decision was to make clear who within the royal family will act as official representatives of Sweden in the future. For me, this is a way of clarifying what expectations are. 'It will hopefully be helpful when my grandchildren eventually carve out their own future. But, to that day, it is far away.' {{message}} And The Monarch Tennis Star Is So Glad She DidBy Harry Minium NORFOLK, Va. – Sofia Johnson had just turned 16 years old when college coaches began to recruit her to play tennis and because the pandemic had much of the world shut down she would have to select her future college home sight unseen 1-ranked 16-year-old in the United Kingdom and thus was highly sought after But Old Dominion’s Dominic Manilla “He gave me the impression that he really wanted me to be here,” Johnson said “Those of you who know coach know he can be insistent “But I had no idea what to expect when I got here.” nearly four years after she first enrolled at ODU and said she got so much more than she expected from her time in Norfolk she had offers to transfer from Power 4 schools that included lucrative Name She said that she briefly “struggled” with what to do But the relationships she had built with Manilla, associate head coach Yana Sokolenko her teammates and even academic counselor Amy Lynch caused her to realize that the grass isn’t always greener elsewhere “The commitment and dedication that I received from my coaches towards improving my tennis career along with the lifelong relationships I’ve created here and the high standard of education I’m receiving here outweighed anything else I could have received at any other institution,” she said “Old Dominion has become my family when I can’t be with my family.” an annual event designed to celebrate those who endow ODU athletics scholarships The Old Dominion Athletic Foundation has raised more than $40 million that is invested in more than 100 endowed scholarships The $40 million creates about $1.5 million in interest income per year which helps ODU meet its annual $11.5 million obligation to fund scholarships for more than 400 student athletes The actual endowments are not touched and thus theoretically can last forever including one funded by former football player Ronnie Cameron another funded by the family of the late Jerry Brunick Jr. a long-time ODU donor and member of the ODAF Board and one established in the name of former men’s soccer coach Alan Dawson The endowed scholarship program was begun by Dr endowed the Sugie Scott Harrison Jarrett Scholarship Johnson spoke as the recipient of that scholarship “I can’t imagine our scholarship going to a more impressive person,” Sugie said who has been ranked as high as sixth nationally is an All-American who went to the NCAA singles round of 16 as a junior She was the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year and her 7-6 6-2 victory over then 19th-ranked Sarah Hamner gave ODU a 4-3 victory over 19th-ranked South Carolina in last season’s NCAA Tournament Johnson is 25-6 this season and has won 10 of her last 11 matches She led ODU to the Sun Belt regular-season title She excels just as impressively in the classroom where she has been a perennial Dean’s List student while majoring in business administration with a concentration in economics and business systems and analytics “She has such high standards in everything she does I thought it would be very difficult for her to maintain those standards with that major,” said Lynch director of student-athlete services for ODU Johnson doesn’t come from a tennis family even though her brother is a physical trainer and both Sofia and Kristofer were told they had to participate in sports we were told to pick one sport and we both picked tennis,” Sofia said they both became serious tennis players and when you’re a teenager in Europe that often means moving to the United States European countries don’t have college athletics as they exist in America they would have had to pay for training and court time while attending a university she has received some of the best coaching and physical training available and the academic assistance the University offers will have allowed her to receive her degree in May’s graduation “I couldn’t get the training I wanted in England,” she said "It's hard to play in England because it is so much smaller than America So many young people come to America to go to school and play tennis and there’s a reason why.” Johnson focused only on Manilla and Sokolenko since tennis was the reason she was coming to ODU “I was so young and I really didn’t look at anything other than the coaches,” she said “But when I came here and it’s been four years now “I had no idea how everything here would be excellent “I have friends I’ve made here that I can’t imagine not being with after I graduate.” The family often spoke Hungarian at home and Sofia is fluent Johnson’s future is muddled because of the uncertainty regarding the NCAA and the settlement with the federal government that once implemented will allow colleges to begin directly paying athletes It is expected the NCAA may give all seniors an extra year of eligibility but that decision may not be made until the summer Manilla says Johnson could benefit from another year  “Sofia had just turned 17 when she got here,” Manilla said And she struggled at times as a freshman but by the end of the season was on the Conference USA All-Freshman team Sofia was doing at 19 what Yuliia was doing at 22.” Manilla said that Johnson came to ODU as a shy young woman without a ton of self confidence and I think that tennis has been her vehicle for her confidence “We’re really hoping she gets that fifth year I think she still has so much room to grow.” Regardless of whether Johnson spends another year at ODU or moves back home to England one thing won’t change – her gratitude toward Manilla Johnson said Manilla was at his best last season while she was in the clinching match against South Carolina "Dom was at my side every point because he knew how nervous I was," she said "I'd never been in that kind of situation before and he was really the one that helped pull me through "It's really difficult for me to calm my nerves by myself and he knows that because of the relationship we have."  “I want to thank him for being my father figure here in America,” she added I can’t imagine what my life would be like if I had not gone to ODU.” With 36 goals and 10 assists through South Florida’s 9-2 start Sofia Chepenik is the Bulls’ team leader during its inaugural season as an NCAA program The junior attacker from Jacksonville is a two-time USA Lacrosse High School All-American and is carving an All-American-type path in the college ranks now You might also know Chepenik from social media where she’s amassed over 200,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram South Florida and Chepenik use Gait Lacrosse products for an edge on the field Chepenik dug into her bag to show the crew at USA Lacrosse Magazine her favorite gear Disclaimer: This article includes affiliate links. 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Over a year after His Holiness became the 266th pope, Letizia and Felipe had a private audience with Pope Francis in June 2014 in Vatican City Pope Francis.died at the age of 88 on Monday (April 21) coma and irreversible cardiovascular collapse Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced Pope Francis' death, saying: "Dearest brothers and sisters with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis His entire life was devoted to service to the Lord and His Church He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalized With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love the One and Triune God." Following the news of Pope Francis' passing, King Felipe sent a telegram to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, expressing his condolences. "Most Reverend Eminence: Upon receiving, with profound sadness, the news of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, I wish to convey to you, on behalf of myself, the Government, and the people of Spain, our deepest condolences," the King wrote (translated to English). "Throughout his pontificate, His Holiness Pope Francis has borne witness to the importance of love of neighbor, fraternity, and social friendship for the world of our century." © ¡HOLA! Reproduction of this article and its photographs in whole or in part is prohibited, even when citing their source. Prince Alexander and Prince Gabriel to celebrate the birthdat of King Carl XVI Gustaf But it was Princess Ines, just three months old, who was the guest of honour for the festivities. Princess Sofia and her husband, Prince Carl Philip, welcomed their first daughter on 7 February and brought her out onto the balcony to meet the public for the first time alongside her brothers, , and Prince Gabriel, seven. Unfortunately, her third brother, four-year-old Prince Julian, was unwell and therefore unable to join his family for the celebration. King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Princess Sofia, and Princess Ines Princess Sofia looked regal in a white tweed coat dress by Veronica Virta, which she matched with one of her favourite necklaces, a puzzle piece pendant from Emma Israelsson. As for Princess Ines (full name: Ines Marie Lilian Silvia), Sofia dressed her daughter in a white blanket and lace bonnet, keeping her warm from the icy wind that blew through the palace courtyard. The House of Bernadotte: Princess Madeleine, Princess Leonore, Christopher O'Neill, Prince Oscar, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Nicolas, Princess Estelle, King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Princess Sofia, Prince Gabriel, Prince Julian, and Prince Carl Philip of Sweden As she marks her 31st birthday, Tatler celebrates the Saudi Arabian architect who married Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and investigates her many links to the Princess of Wales The youngest Swedish royal has a busy schedule ahead of her Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia will christen her at the Drottningholm Palace Chapel in Stockholm considering Carl Philip and Sofia will also be celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary – in the exact same venue where they tied the knot in 2015 and ‘pure’) is a true break from tradition for the Swedish royal family – fitting perhaps as the new Princess’s birth comes after a shift in royal protocol This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from Following a landmark decision by King Carl Gustaf Princess Ines is not styled ‘Her Royal Highness’ the King revealed that his grandchildren would be stripped of such titles in order to help them ‘carve out their own future’ the sovereign said: ‘The decision was to make clear who within the royal family will act as official representatives of Sweden in the future this is a way of clarifying what expectations are It will hopefully be helpful when my grandchildren eventually carve out their own future The royal family reiterated the point on their official website after the birth of the Princess, where a statement read: ‘In accordance with His Majesty The King’s decision of 7 October 2019 regarding changes in The Royal House, Princess Ines is a member of the Royal Family but not of The Royal House.’ The missive concluded: ‘The Princess will therefore not enjoy the style of Royal Highness.’ The wife of Prince Carl Philip has gone from reality TV queen to royal mother-of-three – with another one on the way. Now a hard-working royal and activist, what's next for Princess Sofia? But Princess Ines’ middle names make for heartwarming nods to her relatives. ‘Marie’ is a nod to Princess Sofia’s mother, Marie Britt Rotman. ‘Lilian’ is likely in reference to Prince Carl Philip’s great aunt, Princess Lilian of Sweden, Duchess of Halland. A British model, Lillian May Davies (she dropped the second L after pursuing her fashion career) married Prince Bertil as she had been married to the Scottish actor Ivan Craig when she first met the Swedish prince (supposedly at a cocktail party for her 28th birthday) In another touching link to the new royal baby Prince Bertil was especially close to Prince Carl Philip having been named the royal’s godfather upon his christening in 1979 is a reference to Princess Ines’s grandmother The doting royal will no doubt have been deeply moved by the gesture as she joined Ines and the family on the balcony of the Royal Palace The bond between Queen Silvia and her grandchildren is known to be very deep as evidenced on Wednesday when Her Majesty offered her scarf to Princess Estelle This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from The news that Carl Philip and Princess Sofia were expecting their fourth child was announced in a heartwarming message last September. ‘The boys have received the information and they are very happy and think the whole thing is very exciting!’ read a statement from the Royal Household In an interview with Vogue Scandinavia which coincided with Sofia’s 40th birthday She continued: ‘Both me and my husband come from a family of five – with three kids – so we thought that that would be a good number with a poignant christening set to follow this summer there is certainly plenty to be excited about for the Swedish royal family