UNWTO has launched the world’s largest digital hub for communities focused on rural tourism. The “TourismConnectsRural” platform will strengthen collaboration between top tourism villages through the UNWTO network, connecting around 200 rural destinations in every region of the world. Strengthening village connections TourismConnectsRural is designed to facilitate internal communication, allowing villages to exchange experiences and ideas, and participate in masterclasses focused on growing tourism as a driver of rural development. The main features of the platform include: Experience exchange: Villages can share their unique experiences, ideas and best practices through the platform, or work together on specific topics to create…
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TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) – After the storms passed, FloridaThe largest Greek Orthodox community celebrated Epiphany on Saturday as a 16-year-old boy dove into cold water to retrieve a cross in an annual rite that attracts thousands. John Hittos found the cross before 64 other boys after it was dumped in a bayou in Tarpon Springs, a Gulf Coast town 30 miles north of Tampa known for its large Greek community. It is believed that the retriever of the cross receives a year of blessings. It is one of the largest Epiphany celebrations in the country. “I didn’t see where…
Chinese, Bouin for us in Kashmir, is a large deciduous tree of the Platanaceae family which grows to 30 meters or more with a girth exceeding 150 meters and is known for its longevity of almost 700 years. Historically, it has been associated with Greece as the place of origin with its mention as early as 1400 BC. The famous “Hippocrates Tree” is an oriental Chinar (Plane Tree) tree from Kos, Greece, under which Hippocrates II, one of the greatest teachers in the history of medicine, taught. Currently, a 500-year-old tree is still preserved there. It is believed to be…
University of St. Thomas senior Ellie Patronas is a 2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program semifinalist. She hopes to use the Fulbright opportunity to fulfill her dream of studying urban art in Greece. Fulbright is an international, cultural and educational exchange program that gives students the opportunity to achieve their academic goals, while also allowing them to learn about other cultures through its work to increase mutual understanding between the American people and those of other countries. Patronas, studying business law and compliance with minors in American culture, difference and art history, acquired a fascination with cultural and political street art…
Greece recovers hundreds of stolen items BBC.com
By Sean Coughlan and Brian WheelerBBC News December 1, 2023Legend, After Mr Sunak’s Greek row, eyebrows were raised by the pattern on the king’s tieKing Charles’ choice of necklace at the COP28 conference sparked speculation it was a coded message to Rishi Sunak.The king’s tie had a pattern based on the Greek flag – after a week of row between the British Prime Minister and the Greek Prime Minister over the Parthenon sculptures.The debate centers on whether the sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, should return to Athens.Buckingham Palace suggested it was simply a random choice of ties.Legend, Did…
IFC, CCP chairmen issue controversial ban on serenades Loyolan of Los Angeles
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Punishing heatwaves hit three continents Tuesday, breaking records in cities across the northern hemisphere less than two weeks after Earth recorded what scientists said was likely. its hottest days in modern history.Greek firefighters rushed to put out wildfires as drought increased the risk of new fires across Europe. Beijing recorded another day of 95-degree heat, and residents of Hangzhou, another Chinese city, compared the sweltering conditions to a sauna. From the Middle East to the American Southwest, delivery drivers, airport workers and construction crews laborious under a burning sky. Those who could stay inside did so.The temperatures, affecting much of…
Art is essential: it helps us reflect on what it means to be human and connect with each other across differences. For 25 years, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has worked to expand access to world-class arts initiatives and organizations in 35 countries. More than 1,100 grants totaling $1.1 billion awarded to arts organizations prioritized accessibility, opened doors to early-career arts and culture workers, shared Greece’s rich artistic history across the world and helped cultural institutions bring incredible works to audiences and reach new audiences. Through the work of SNF partners, art sparks curiosity about our world and how it…