ATHENS, Greece (AP) — For decades, Britain and Greece have been able to disagree, largely politely, over the world’s toughest cultural heritage dispute: which is the right place for some of the most beautiful ancient Greek sculptures ever made, which were exhibited in London? for more than 200 years but which Greece very much wishes to recover.Diplomacy has failed when British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak abruptly canceled a meeting in London planned for Tuesday with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis.Mitsotakis publicly expressed his dissatisfaction. Sunak’s spokesman linked the snub to the fact that the Greek leader used British television the…
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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with information on fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and much more.. CNN — Not all science is done by people in white coats, under the fluorescent lights of university buildings. Sometimes the trajectory of the scientific record is changed forever in a pub over a pint of beer. This is the case for the large purple and green lights that can hover above the horizon in the northern hemisphere. The phenomenon looks like an aurora but it is actually something completely different. His name is Steve. This rare light show…
Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) President Bill Papastergiadis OAM welcomed European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas on his first visit to the Greek Centre. A delegation from the GCM Board of Directors, Anthea Sidiropoulos (Vice President), Michael Karamitos (Vice President), Nick Koukouvitakis (Secretary), Vicki Kyritsis (Assistant Secretary), Dr Spiridoula Demetriou and Christos Sikavitsas, were also present. Mr Schinas was accompanied by the Consul General of Greece in Melbourne, Emmanuel Kakavelakis and the EU Ambassador to Australia, Gabriele Visentin. Mr. Schinas visited the Greek Center and received an overview of the cultural and educational activities of the GCM. Mr. Papastergiadis OAM…
“What Singapore did in 60 years, Saudi Arabia wants to achieve in 15 years”: CEO of Diriyah Group PARIS: Media Oasis is a three-day event organized by the Saudi Ministry of Media, highlighting the economic, development and cultural transformation of the Kingdom. The fifth edition, which is being held at the Pavillon Vendôme in Paris before the announcement of the Bureau International des Expositions on the host country of Expo 2030, brings together a delegation of Saudi ministers, the mayor of Riyadh and leaders of Saudi companies from megaprojects, to talk about their most recent and upcoming projects under Vision…
Ranked #1 in the discipline of Business and economy, #1* In EducationAnd #1** In Psychology in Cyprus and Greece According to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2024, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) reaffirms its leading position in these three areas. Accordingly, the latest results of the World University Rankings by Subject rank UNIC: From Tops 201-250 universities around the world, and #45 in the European Union, in Business and economy From Tops 201-250 universities around the world, and #46 in the European Union in Education From Top 301-400 universities around the world, and #79…
Listen to this article Third-generation home furnishings retailer Ruby-Gordon Home filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Nov. 20 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York. Aaron Ruby, owner and CEO of the two-store, Rochester-based retailer, told Furniture Today the filing is an effort to get back on track. He said the pressures created during the pandemic, as well as Klaussner’s sudden closure earlier this year, proved too much. “Since 2020, we have struggled to get back on our feet. Unfortunately, over the past eight months, too much has gone wrong in too little time. Klaussner…
Firefly Studios As producers around the world continue to feel the effects of inflation on their budgets, a growing number of European countries are looking to ease some of that budget squeeze as they struggle to entice foreign projects to shoot on their own territory. One of the favorites for this race is Serbiawhich has gradually established itself as a reliable and attractive destination for global producers. The Balkan country not only has one of the lowest production costs in Europe, but also offers a proven 25-30% discount on local expenses, an established professional film crew, varied locations and a…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and South Korea came together on Sunday evening in the Red Hall of the Princess Noura University Theater for a series of performances blending the two cultures. The exhibition, which will end on November 28, was launched by the Royal Saudi Institute of Traditional Arts in partnership with the Korea National University of Arts. ‘Eltiqa’, held in Riyadh in November. 26-28, was a cross-cultural artistic experience comprising 10 performances, five in Saudi Arabia and Korea. (Provided) Suzan Al-Yahya, CEO of the institute, said the exhibition aims to promote “global cultural exchanges in the Kingdom and…
RIYADH: The Athr Foundation has launched the largest exhibition of young Saudi artists to date, featuring 25 emerging artists at Ethr Residency, Diriyah. Launched recently, the eighth YSA exhibition, which will run until March 18, 2024, explores the theme “on purpose” and presents a diverse range of artworks showcasing the Kingdom’s young artistic talents. (A photo by Abdulrhman Bin Shalhoub) Artist Zahiyah Alraddadi presents a moving work titled “Numb,” a painting that shows a person sitting in darkness, reflecting their struggle with anxiety. Alraddadi has been working on her oil painting for three years to capture her emotional fragility in…