Social issues
French cultural institutions to reopen in two stages
According to French art news network, Atrnet, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that French cultural institutions will be reopened in two stages. Macron said in a televised speech that culture is “essential to our lives as free citizens.” He explained that French art galleries, bookstores, record shops and libraries will reopen on November […]
Read MoreAlgarve: 70% of entrepreneurs consider closing activities
A survey conducted by the Algarve Regional Association of Business and Services (ACRAL) among its associates found that 70% of entrepreneurs consider closing their activities partially or completely within the next 12 to 18 months. The association has asked the government to take immediate measures to “save the remaining companies and job opportunities in the […]
Read MoreCovid-19: Sicilian authorities asked Cuba to send medical staff
The Sicilian authorities have asked the Cuban government to send about 60 medical staff, including doctors and nurses, to the area. According to the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, this request was submitted to the Italian Embassy in Cuba this week and involved intensive care specialists, nurses, anesthesiologists, resuscitators, virologists and pneumoniaists. Between […]
Read MoreGreece into top three international destinations booked by American travelers
According to a survey on the recovery of tourism in the post-coronavirus era released by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), Greece is one of the top three international destinations booked by American travelers. The new findings of a survey of active members of USTOA’s travel operator’s post-Covid-19 recovery and business recovery […]
Read MorePortugal: Jazz singer Maria Mendes nominated for Grammy
Portuguese singer Maria Mendes was nominated for the North American Music awards, Grammy, for the arrangement of the film “Closed Wings”, which she signed with pianist John Beasley. maria-mendes.com In an interview with Lusa, when the album was released, Maria Mendes recalled that after the invitation to join, the idea of ”using Fado […]
Read MoreItaly: Naples shocked after death of Maradona
Naples was shocked by the news of the death of its football legend and favorite adopted son Diego Maradona (60 years old) following a cardiac arrest on Wednesday. People cried openly for the football genius outside his former temple, São Paulo Stadium. He led Naples to two scudetti in 1987 and 1990, and […]
Read MorePortugal: The 2000-year-old Roman mosaic now on show in Faro
The 2000-year-old Roman mosaic dedicated to the Oceanic Gods is now on display in the Faro City Museum. It has been described as one of the best-preserved sculptures in the south of the country. The mosaic was listed as a national treasure in 2018. It was found in a private work in a house […]
Read MoreGermany to relax Covid-19 restrictions during Christmas
A draft proposal showed on Tuesday that Germany’s 16 federal states plan to allow up to 10 people to gather during Christmas and New Year, and relax restrictions on the coronavirus to allow family and friends to celebrate together. The state prime minister will reach an agreement with Prime Minister Angela Merkel on Wednesday. […]
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