Oregonians encouraged to sign call to action Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum, along with the Attorney General’s Hate Crimes Steering Committee, today released an anti-discrimination ruling. Call to action signed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown, Secretary of State Bev Clarno, Treasurer Tobias Read, Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle and more than 70 community leaders and groups urging Oregonians to support members of the American community of Asian origin who were targeted during the Covid-19 pandemic. . The Asian American community in Oregon and across the country has reported numerous incidents of discrimination, including acts of aggression and violence. “During this difficult time,…
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Greek classical music composer, conductor and educator Eugenia Manolidou speaks with students of the “Elliniki Agogi” school at Zappeion Hall in Athens, Greece, July 15, 2022. (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua )A strong knowledge of the past and close ties to our cultural heritage make us stronger, enable us to face the future, recognize the beauty of different cultures and realize the power of collaboration, she told Xinhua in a recent interview here, citing the example of China. -Greek friendship and cooperation.by Maria Spiliopoulou, Yu ShuaishuaiATHENS, July 19 (Xinhua) — Strolling through the galleries of Zappeion, one of Athens’ iconic buildings…
A green taxonomy to pave the way for financial marketsIn April 2022, Colombia became the first country in the Western Hemisphere to adopt a national green taxonomy. A green taxonomy is a classification tool that allows lenders and borrowers to identify economic activities that contribute to specific environmental goals. The taxonomy will be used to issue green bonds and will play a key role in channeling private sector capital towards its environmental priorities.Call for sustainability in infrastructure projectsThe government is aware of the importance of developing key infrastructure while managing environmental and social risks. Since 2012, it has continued the…
Protesters in Athens hold a banner calling for greater efforts to end climate change. Nine out of ten Greeks believe that global climate change poses a major threat to the country. (Hélène Paroglou/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) April 22 is Earth Day, an annual event that highlights environmental concerns and encourages civic action. This year’s Earth Day comes amid widespread global concern about climate change. Here are five facts about how people perceive climate change globally, from a study Pew Research Center Survey 2018 on how people rate eight potential threats, as well as other surveys conducted by the Center.…
The haunting lyrics of “Strange Fruit” paint a picture of a rural America where political and psychological terror reigns over African-American communities. “Black bodies swinging in the South breeze,” sang blues legend Billie Holiday in her powerful 1939 recording of the song “Strange fruit hanging from the poplars.” The song’s lyrics describe the daily violence inflicted on black people. And Holiday dared to play it, in front of a black and white audience.“She wanted to make a statement with this song. There was something about standing in front of a white audience and being brave enough to confront the continuing…
LOS ANGELES, CA – To celebrate the long-awaited April 18 opening of the newly reinstalled galleries for its antiques collection at the Getty Villa, an elegant grand reception was held the day before on the Villa grounds for more than 700 guests . It was one of the signature events of Los Angeles’ spring cultural season. “The reinstallation of the Villa presents the antiquities collections in a historical sequence that allows visitors to follow the evolution of Greek and Roman art over some 6,000 years,” said Timothy Potts, director of the Getty Museum. The new facility features a 3,000 square…
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The Epirotes Society of Philadelphia “Omonia” held its 16th annual “Tsipourovradia” celebration at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby on March 9, transporting everyone to Epirus. A very large crowd turned out for this beloved event, highlighting the vibrant spirit of the community. The evening was an enchanting journey into the heart of Greek culture, with dances, tsipouro and meze painting the night in vibrant colors. Featuring live music from Lazaros Paraskevas and Giorgos Bezanis on clarinet, the event was an unforgettable experience for the Greek community in the Delaware Valley region. In addition to cultural events, the…
RIYADH: Islamic banks in the UAE have seen the value of their assets reach 703 billion dirhams ($191.4 billion) by the end of 2023, an annual increase of 11%, according to official data. Figures released by the UAE Central Bank reveal that this is a jump from Dh630.7 billion in December 2022, representing a growth of Dh72.4 billion year-on-year. Month-on-month, assets increased by 0.6% in December, totaling 4.2 billion dirhams compared to 698.8 billion dirhams in November. Islamic banks follow Sharia principles, providing various financial services including investments and deposits, avoiding interest-based transactions and adhering to ethical standards. CBUAE has…
Greek State Minister Stavros Papastavrou met on Monday in Sofia with Bulgarian Finance Minister Assen Vassilev, following an invitation from the latter, and discussed expanding collaboration on interconnectivity and networks between the two country. The two ministers were designated as “points of contact for the coordination of bilateral collaboration” by their respective prime ministers, during Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov’s visit to Athens and his meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on January 4. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, The Greek Islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations, Greek travel market, Greek tourism statistics, Greek…