News about Halloween: events, facts and developments on tafs uz.
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A suspicious parcel delivered to The Ebrington hotel on Ebrington Square in Londonderry contained a viable explosive device. Bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion, and the hotel and neighbouring premises were evacuated. Politicians link the incident to a careers fair involving the Ministry of Defence and stress that it took place at the height of Halloween celebrations.
Aziz KarimovEuronews has compiled a list of European hotels and pubs that openly advertise their own 'paranormal guests': from the Golden Fleece pub in York to the Toftaholm Herrgård manor in Sweden. The legends are confirmed by the websites of the establishments themselves and of tourism offices.
Aziz KarimovThe Saily app has compiled the “Tombstone Tourism Index” — a ranking of 30 European cities by the appeal of their historic cemeteries. Leading the list are Père Lachaise in Paris, Vår Frelsers Gravlund in Oslo, Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Olšany in Prague and Highgate in London. The authors note free admission and the rich history of most of the necropolises. The Saily app has compiled the 'Tombstone Tourism Index' — a ranking of 30 European cities by the appeal of their historic cemeteries. Père Lachaise in Paris, Vår Frelsers Gravlund in Oslo, Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Olšany in Prague and Highgate in London lead the list. The authors note free entry and the rich history of most necropolises.
Aziz KarimovKim Kardashian recreated the look of her 13-year-old daughter North West: a blue wig, grillz, piercings and winged eyeliner makeup. The photos appeared on the Daily Mail website. Earlier, the star attended the Academy Museum gala in an archival 1951 Balenciaga outfit and posed for The Sunday Times Style.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the BBC, in 2026 the top Halloween costumes include the heroine of the horror film Obsession, Claudia Winkleman from 'The Traitors', characters from 'Wuthering Heights', 'The Odyssey' and 'Scream 7', as well as Dolly Parton, Trump and Putin. Stylists note a pull toward escapism and gothic aesthetics, while young people increasingly make DIY costumes instead of buying them.
Shahnoza ErgashevaBelgium is hosting the annual Pumpkimania festival with the theme 'Forest Magic': animal sculptures made of pumpkins, a giant weighing 772 kg, pumpkin kayaks and workshops. Organizers expect about 50,000 visitors until 1 November.
Shahnoza ErgashevaAdventure360 experts analyzed 113 cities worldwide and compiled a ranking of the best destinations for Halloween 2026, which falls on a Saturday. Cities were assessed by the number of events from October 30 to November 1, the vibrancy of nightlife, late-night restaurants, safety, and the presence of a signature celebration. First place went to New York (91.1 points), second to Chicago (80.1), third to Edinburgh (79.2). The top 10 includes five European cities, including Dublin, Madrid, London, and Prague.
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