By Anastasia Kaliabakos Triumph of Achilles by Franz von Matsch. Photo credit: Chencc67789, via Wikimedia Commons Reprinted from The national herald One of the greatest benefits of having Greek heritage is being part of the great legacy of Greek antiquity. Often when we think of ancient art, politics, and mythology, we think of Greece. Of course, this is due to several factors, one of them being the teaching of Greek and Western history in the country’s schools. However, an arguably greater influence on the association of such important things with Greece has to do with what is known as classical…
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Addressing the faithful in St. Peter’s Square after the end of Sunday’s service, Pope Francis spoke of the fires affecting Greece, reports ANA. “I pray for the victims of the fires that have broken out these days in the northeastern regions of Greece and I express my solidarity with the Greek people,” Pope Francis stressed. 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 Tourism Report Photo source: Wikimedia Commons License: CC-BY-SA Copyright: Benhur Arcayan
Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images THE British Museum in London has launched a web page for items that are still missing in the hope of being relocated. Around the same time this page went live, dozens of items stolen from the museum are now back in the collection. A press release published on September 26 said: “It has been confirmed that 60 items have now beenhave returned, and 300 others have been identified and are expected to be repatriated shortly. Museums Web page does not share full details of lost and damaged items, only information about gems and…
Comment on this storyCommentAs the highest-ranking Latino member of Congress called Wednesday for the resignation of Sen. Bob Menendez, Hispanic leaders offered mixed responses on the senator’s difficult legal situation after a decades-long career on issues important to the community Latino.Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus — a powerful leadership position Menendez held 20 years ago when he was in the House — joined a rapidly expanding list from fellow Democrats who said the New Jersey Democrat should leave office in light of the federal indictment accusing him of participating in a bribery conspiracy. Aguilar’s comments…
Lou Cartier (Courtesy/Lou Cartier) With fall officially here, cooler air, and better “sleep time” fueling creativity, I am struck again by the constructive interplay between city and dress in this community. The evidence abounds among learners and coaches, clients and providers, owners and investors. After more than 15 years in the classroom and decades of telling stories, exploring potential, and inviting stakeholders into my world, I am grateful for the shared expectations and trusted models of respectful, ethical, and honorable behavior on work place. Consider the resonance of a recent academic mission with the good example of two iconic Greeley…
The argument that the Parthenon marbles are safer there than in Greece has been dismantled by antiquities thefts, with the British Museum scrambling to repair its reputation as Greece monitors how it is handled. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said developments at the museum were being monitored “very carefully”, after saying the marbles the British believed were obtained legally from a Scottish diplomat who took and sold them , had been stolen. Museum director Hartwig Fischer, a German art historian who said Lord Elgin committed a “creative act” by stealing the marbles with permission from the Ottoman Empire – which did…
In this opinion piece, writer Casey Haughin-Scasny explores the virality of the recent “How Often Do You Think About the Roman Empire?” » TikTok trend in the context of story construction. I am a woman who thinks about the Roman Empire every day. Not just the innovations of its legal system, or its monumental architecture, or even the staggering scale of its bureaucracy, but also the way its historical legacy has been written and rewritten, and the way we understand the realities of life in his past. The recent TikTok trend is based on a simple question: women asking their…
Daily Kos is proud to call on New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez to resign and support Representative Andy Kim as his massive replacement. Personally, I am absolutely furious at Menendez and his clan’s mendacious efforts to use his immigrant background as a shield against corruption, and I can’t think of a better outcome than Senator Andy Kim. And while we’re at it, I’m hoping for a main challenge for Menendez’s baby nepo. son of congressman, Rob. It’s time to root out this endemic corruption from across Congress. Be honest and dedicated; Contribute $5 to Rep. Andy Kim’s campaign today and…
Today, on World Tourism Day 2023leaders from all regions of the world have united around a common determination to invest in the growth and transformation of the sector. Organized around the theme of “Tourism and green investments”THE World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) highlights the need for more and better targeted investments for people, for the planet and for prosperity. Participation in celebrations in Saudi Arabia, host country of World Tourism Day 2023, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili stressed that tourism must lead the way in accelerating the sector’s transition towards greater resilience and sustainability. “For this we need more investment, and the…
The online application submission platform “Market Pass” will open its doors on Friday, September 15, it was announced on Friday, reports ANA. On vouchers.gov.gr, citizens can apply for financial assistance to cover part of the increased household costs for the months of August, September and October. This is a continuation of the state subsidy introduced between February and July 2023. 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 Tourism Report Photo source: Wikimedia Commons License: CC-BY-SA Copyright: Hypernova