Talk about an economic comeback story. Less than a decade ago, Greece seemed like it would never recover from its economic and political trauma. On Friday, Standard & Poor’s regained its investment grade credit rating.Greek debt improvement hits target set by PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, although this also underestimates the scale of the transformation Mr Mitsotakis brought to Athens. S&P Global cited “significant fiscal consolidation” and the summer’s “political continuity election mandate” to explain its decision – which, as is often the case in credit ratings, comes late and for bad reasons.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved.…
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The shocking accusation made this week by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India may be behind the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia has raised several complex questions about the nature of Sikh activism in the North American diaspora. Canada is home to the largest Sikh population outside of India. There are approximately 800,000 Sikhs in Canada, or approximately 2% of the population. The United States is home to approximately 500,000 Sikhs. While some Sikhs say there is broad support within the diaspora for an independent Sikh state in the subcontinent called Khalistan, others say no…
Jews around the world will gather around their Hanukkah menorahs on Thursday to light candles celebrating freedom as Israel continues its war against Hamas following the October 7 attack.This eight-day holiday, known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago after a Jewish revolt led by Judah Maccabeus against their Syrian-Greek oppressors who are trying to assimilate the Jews into their religion.The Talmud says that the temple’s menorah contained enough oil to burn for a single day, but it burned for eight days.This season, the festival takes place as Israel wages…
BCHARRE, Lebanon — Majestic cedars towered over dozens of Lebanese Christians gathered outside a small mid-19th century chapel hidden in a mountain forest to celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, the miracle where Jesus Christ, atop a mountain, shone with light before his disciples.The yellow light of the sunset streaming through the cedar branches bathed the head of the Maronite Church of Lebanon, Patriarch Beshara al-Rai, as he stood at a wooden podium and delivered a sermon. Then the gathering sang hymns in Arabic and Aramaic.For Christians in Lebanon, cedars are sacred, hardy evergreen trees that survive the harsh, snowy…
In an interview given the previous evening to several media, including CNA, the Custos of the Holy Land underlined the importance of this passage. “For me, it is the most significant gesture, even more so than when everything goes smoothly and with the greatest solemnity. It is to continue to affirm that even a wall can be crossed. It is a sign that sooner or later there will be no more walls, and in a context like the one we are experiencing, marked by conflict and confrontation between the two populations, this takes on an even greater meaning. , did…
Campus and community From young adult fiction about an internal spy organization to a story about nature’s toxins, the topics of this year’s books are varied, just like the authors on our vibrant and diverse campus. By Anne-Brice
Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) President Bill Papastergiadis OAM and the GCM Board of Directors have sent an official letter to ABC channel to express their deep concern and disappointment at recent coverage of the Parthenon Marbleswhere they were systematically called the “Elgin” marbles. GCM has corrected this misrepresentation and requested a correction to ensure accurate representation of these important cultural artifacts, as well as an official apology from ABC. THE Marbles of the Parthenon, Known colloquially as the ‘Elgin’ marbles due to their removal by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin, from the Parthenon in Athens in the…
The final chapter of “Soar Beyond the Expected” brings together modern-day artists Emonee Larussa, Blue the Great and Sophia Victor to revive the historic band Little Paris. NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Martell, the oldest of the great Cognac houses, proudly unveils the latest chapter of its “Soar Beyond the Expected” campaign, centered on the remarkable story of the prolific artist and pioneer of Black history , women and art, Loïs. Mailou Jones. In a new spot narrated by Martell partner and world-renowned musician, actress and artist Janelle Monáe, Martell highlights Jones’ legacy and work. Although widely celebrated…
The Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) is a NATO body that works with leading researchers and entrepreneurs across the Alliance, helping them develop technologies that enable to ensure the security of NATO populations. With dozens of accelerator sites and test centers within the Alliance, DIANA brings together academia, industry and government to work with start-ups and other innovators to solve critical challenges in defense and security. At the 2021 NATO Summit in Brussels, Allied leaders agreed to launch DIANA to foster transatlantic cooperation on critical technologies, promote interoperability between Allied forces, and harness civilian innovation by engaging…
HANGZHOU, China, December 4, 2023 /CNW/ — A report from Xinhuanet North America:Dialogue between Chinese and international artists: exchange of civilizations and mutual learningTHE Ffirst The Liangzhu Forum, whose theme is “Implementing the Global Civilization Initiative, Promoting Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations”, kicked off on December 3, 2023In Hangzhouthe capital of Zhejiang province in eastern China.The forum, co-organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the People’s Government of Zhejiang province and the China International Cultural Association, attracted more than 300 international guests from more than 80 countries.Foreign representatives from the six major international alliances of Silk Road cities…