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Vs. Geisler on Catholicism #4: “Apocrypha” 4: Early Church
Photo credit: Saint Jerome Writing (c. 1605–1606), by Caravaggio (1571-1610) [public domain / Wikimedia Commons] Norman L. Geisler (1932 – 2019) was an American evangelical Protestant theologian, philosopher, and apologist. He obtained an M.A. in...

Protests erupt in popular vacation spot targeting Americans: 'Respect my culture'
Fox News Digital spoke with Sandra Awodele, the creator behind COI Traveler, about what Americans should be wary of ahead of their summer travels to Mexico. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As overtourism continues to be a liability for...

Marseille Was Never for Tourists. Neither Is Venice (Or: How We Disney-fied Cultural Europe, and What We Might Do Before It’s All Gone)
We live in a world where there is more and more information, and less and less meaning. Jean Baudrillard, Simulacra and Simulation A few days ago, Jeff Bezos anchored his floating temple of techno-capitalism (a yacht longer than Piazza San Marco)...

'Apocalyptic' wildfire closes in on Marseille, tornadoes form in the Med and Greece shuts Acropolis amid 42C heatwave while SNOW falls in Switzerland as Europe's extreme weather continues
Europe is being battered by extreme weather, as 'apocalyptic' wildfires in Marseille and tornadoes formed in the Mediterranean Sea. Raging fires, fuelled by strong winds, are edging towards the southern French city as nearly 170 firefighters were...

Romania Faces Harsh Economic Measures to Avoid "Greek Scenario"
"We must admit that for years our country spent much more than it could afford," Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said last night on Antena 1 television, explaining the unpopular fiscal-budgetary measures that his government will implement in...

Greek Hoteliers Warn of Island Infrastructure Shortfalls, Urge EU Action
“Access to healthcare, education, and basic infrastructure is fragile in ways often invisible to most.” Yannis Hatzis, President of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX), during his speech at the European Parliament. Photo source: POX Greece’s...

Grace Mykonos, Greece, hotel review
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Acropolis closes as Greece sizzles under another severe heatwave
Scorching heat forces closure of the iconic site amid severe weather warnings and fire risks across the country. Greece has shut the Acropolis and halted outdoor work across the country as a fierce heatwave scorches the region, pushing...

Two ancient Athens slated for facelift
CULTURE [InTime News] The Culture Ministry is undertaking a major redesign and restoration of the Ancient Agora and Kerameikos archaeological sites in Athens. Led by Minister Lina Mendoni and funded with €6.8 million from the Recovery and...

Greece Offers €10,000 Relocation Incentive for Evros
Those who plan to move permanently to Didymoteicho, Evros, are entitled to 10,000 euros. Credit: Visit Evros Greece has announced a new financial incentive program aimed at encouraging citizens to permanently relocate to specific areas of the...

Acropolis Closes Temporarily Due to Extreme Heatwave in Athens
Greece’s most iconic tourist site, the Acropolis, will remain closed for four hours today (July 8) as scorching temperatures sweep across the country. With the mercury expected to soar above 40°C (104°F), the archaeological site will shut its...

Sexual Harassment, Burnout a Growing Concern in Greek Workplaces
Workplace sexual harassment and bullying are becoming increasingly common in Greece, according to a recent study by the Labour Institute of the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE). The research paints a troubling picture of working life...

Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece
The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city of Athens was shutting from 13:00-17:00 local time (11:00-15:00 BST), the country's culture ministry said. Highs...

Acropolis shuts, outdoor work halted during Greece's heat wave
ATHENS — Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut on Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers across the South European country during a four-day heat wave. The Greek culture ministry...
Acropolis shuts, outdoor work halted as heatwave scorches Greece
Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers around the country during a four-day heatwave. The Greek culture ministry said the world-renowned site...

Turkish Journalists Discover Santorini’s Culture and Cuisine Amid New Flight Launch
Georgia Nomikou, President of the Municipal Council and the Tourist Committee of the Municipality of Thira; Maria Rachmanidou, Head of the GNTO Office in Turkey; Journalists Fikret Can Kusadali and Ragip Soylu; and Katerina Filippou, Marketing...

Ancient Greece comes to China in landmark show at Sanxingdui Museum
On July 7, the Sanxingdui Museum unveiled "A Journey to Ancient Greece: Archaeological Explorations," featuring 172 rare artifacts from Greece, some of which are being exhibited outside the country for the first time. The exhibition "A Journey to...

World News | 101 Indian Students Bag Erasmus+ Scholarships for Higher Education in Europe
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus + scholarships for two-year master's programme in Europe for the academic year starting 2025, an official statement said. With...

101 Indian students bag Erasmus+ Scholarships for higher education in Europe
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus + scholarships for two-year master's programme in Europe for the academic year starting 2025, an official statement said. With...

Modern economics education has ‘forgotten it’s own history’
A new book from the Institute of Economic Affairs argues that economics education has become a “sterile and lifeless endeavour” that has forgotten its intellectual heritage, leaving students with mathematical formulas but no real understanding of...