In these financially uncertain times, it might be logical to turn to new, less expensive pastures for the annual ski holiday. Destinations in Eastern Europe pride themselves on low prices – despite recent increases in the local cost of living. Visits to Bulgaria, Romania and others all look delightfully enticing when viewed online or in glossy brochures. Value is undeniable, the welcome is genuine, après-ski is lively (and cheap) and thousands of British visitors have a great time each winter.
Game adaptations of popular literary works do not often please fans, and really high-quality ones can be counted on fingers. This time we have a unique case:
Black Madonnas have captivated faithful Catholics for centuries. In churches and shrines around the world, these enigmatic figures are often shrouded in myth and legend.
Poland remains one of the last strongholds of Catholicism in Europe, and one of the few countries to have a concordat with the Holy See in its constitution. Until now, the conservative Law and Justice Government has maintained close ties to the religion. With a new opposition government, and religious practice trending towards decline, many wonder if Poland will become a secular state for the first time since the fall of Communism.