Claire Douglas says she's saved loads of money by looking for Christmas decorations in her local woodland. It’s the most wonderful and expensive time of the year, but one woman has found a way to make Christmas cheer a little bit cheaper.Claire Douglas is an freelance interior and DIY writer with a passion for a ‘natural’ aesthetic.Looking to inspire people to build a connection with their … [Περισσότερα...]
London's Museum of Youth Culture is searching for a new home
"It's a really oppressive environment for cultural institutions." We spoke to London's Museum of Youth Culture on the search for a new home for their archive of subcultures How do you capture the essence of an era? What does the culture of youth say about the politics of the day? How has the identity of the teenager changed throughout history? All of these questions are at the heart of the … [Περισσότερα...]
“Serenity Found: Relaxing on Belize’s Beautiful White-Sand Beaches in Placencia”
Belize, a tropical paradise nestled in Central America, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant marine life, and warm hospitality. Among its many jewels, the serene and picturesque Placencia stands out as a haven for those seeking tranquility and relaxation. With its stunning white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, Placencia offers an idyllic … [Περισσότερα...]
Culture Re-View: Why Richard Pryor caused NBC to add a time delay to Saturday Night Live
Today, many live broadcasts on TV aren’t truly live. Instead, broadcasters will transmit the feed with a delay of a few seconds. It’s a simple procedure that gives them leeway in case something unrehearsed happens that can’t be shown on screens. Time delays are used to save daytime audiences from expletives or from sports broadcasts accidentally showing a gruesome injury, violence or … [Περισσότερα...]
From living in tents to missing school, here’s why climate change is a ‘child rights crisis’
If we don’t acknowledge how children are affected by climate change, we could miss the chance to address the group that has done the least to cause the crisis. One billion children - almost half of the world’s child population - live in countries that are climate-vulnerable. A third of the world’s child population is impacted by both the climate crisis and poverty.According to UNICEF, extreme … [Περισσότερα...]
Latest news bulletin | December 13th – Morning
Top News Stories Today Updated: 13/12/2023 - 07:31 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Source: euronews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
COP28: New draft text calling for 'transition away' from fossil fuels released to mixed reactions
Good morning, we're back and we have a new draft text first thing today - with mixed reactions. We'll go through the details shortly but the topline is that text does call for countries to transition away from fossil fuels. Though phase out or phase down language still isn't in there, it's definitely stronger than the last version. It is early in Dubai, people are still reading over … [Περισσότερα...]
Spotlight of Greek banking sector at the Capital Link Forum in New York
The belief that Greek banks are now in a much more attractive and advantageous position, leaving the climate of uncertainty behind them, was expressed by the speakers on the panel at the 25th Capital Link Investment Forum in New York. During the discussion, the positive developments in the Greek banking system and its further growth prospects in a more favorable environment were mentioned. Of … [Περισσότερα...]
Far-right lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in Polish parliament
A far-right lawmaker in the Polish parliament on Tuesday extinguished candles on a menorah that were lit for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, creating disruption and scandal as a new pro-EU government was beginning its work. A far-right lawmaker in the Polish parliament on Tuesday extinguished candles on a menorah that were lit for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, creating disruption and scandal … [Περισσότερα...]
Zelenskyy meets Biden and US lawmakers with aid for Ukraine at risk of collapse
President Joe Biden's request for an additional $110 billion US aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs is at serious risk of collapse in Congress His country's future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used inspirational words, resolve and a nod to Christmas in appealing Tuesday to leaders in Congress for US aid for his fighters in the war with … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Transport Minister announces Ano Liossia-Megara suburban railway upgrade
The benefits of upgrading the Ano Liossia-Megara suburban railway line were presented to the Parliament's Standing Committee on Production & Trade by Transport & Infrastructure Minister Christos Staikouras and Deputy Minister Christina Alexopoulou on Tuesday, ANA reports. Staikouras said that the project concerns the construction of a new suburban railway line segment from Ano Liossia to … [Περισσότερα...]
WATCH: Far-right Polish MP expelled from parliament for extinguishing Hanukkah candles
A far-right lawmaker in the Polish parliament used a fire extinguisher on Tuesday and put out a candle on a menorah that was lit for the Jewish holiday Hanukkah.All major political forces quickly denounced the incident carried out by Grzegorz Braun, and said there would be no tolerance for anti-semitic and xenophobic behaviour in the Sejm, the Polish parliament.The speaker of the parliament, … [Περισσότερα...]
Foie gras one of the star products of Christmas divides the French
Foie gras, one of the star products of Christmas, divides the French. There are those who cannot live without it and those who have stopped consuming it due to the animal abuse that its production entails. In France, a crucial element gracing most Christmas tables is foie gras, a product widely consumed during the holiday season. However, some eyebrows are raised when the question of how … [Περισσότερα...]
New AI widget mAigov presented by E-Gov minister launched on Tuesday
Greece's online public services platform gov. gr launched its first artificial intelligence assistant, mAIgov.gr, which was presented by Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou on Tuesday, ANA reports. Incorporated into the digital platform's home page as an on-screen widget, the AI assistant operates as a helper that processes users' queries and directs them to the appropriate section … [Περισσότερα...]
Madrid's Prado Museum reveals the hidden backside of art masterpieces
Updated: 12/12/2023 - 18:54 A new exhibition at Madrid's Prado museum is throwing a spotlight on the reverse side of around 100 paintings, letting visitors see labels, seals and sketches that are usually hidden from view. Source: euronews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
SETE conference on tourism focuses on challenges in Greek destination sustainability
Policies related to the sustainability of Greek destinations and actions assumed by tourism businesses will play the role of catalyst shortly, Greek ministers said at the tourism section at a congress of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) on Tuesday, ANA reports. SETE's one-day annual conference related to a productive dialog for the next day in tourism titled "Reframing Tourism". … [Περισσότερα...]
Planned EU foreign influence law will not criminalise or discriminate, Brussels says
The European Commission has defended its controversial plans to step up the fight against covert foreign influence with stringent new transparency rules for foreign-backed lobbies. Unveiled by the European Commission in Strasbourg on Tuesday, the planned law would require the bloc's 27 countries to ensure organisations and individuals lobbying on behalf of non-EU countries declare their … [Περισσότερα...]
'Scandalous and misleading': Věra Jourová excoriates Hungary's anti-EU campaign
Věra Jourová, the vice president of the European Commission in charge of values of transparency, publicly excoriated Hungary's anti-EU campaign, calling it misleading and replete with "verifiable lies." "This billboard campaign is outrageous and scandalous. And this campaign is offending my boss Ursula von der Leyen, it's offending me as well, and I think most, if not all, the members of the … [Περισσότερα...]
West Nile virus on the rise in Europe, finds authority
While it is only the third most reported disease transmitted from animals to humans, infections by mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus are growing in the EU, according to the EU Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Cases of mosquito-borne West Nile virus saw a more than sevenfold increase in 2022 on the previous year mainly due to an epidemic outbreak involving Italy and Greece, according to the … [Περισσότερα...]
Dutch counterterror agency raises national threat alert to second-highest level
The ongoing conflict in Israel, Quran desecrations in Europe, and increased threats from jihadism, along with recent attacks in nearby countries, have made the Netherlands counterterrorism agency raise its security level. The Dutch National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security has elevated the threat alert for the Netherlands to its second-highest level, citing a substantial risk of a … [Περισσότερα...]
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