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Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Invites Gabrovo to Launch Joint Bid for European Capital of Culture in 2032
Bulgarian News Agency
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Veliko Tarnovo and Gabrovo should launch a joint bid for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2032, proposed Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Daniel Panov on Saturday. The idea was presented during the 48 Hours - Varusha South Festival. On the open...
Fashion: Tapestry of heritage and culture through the clothing
New National Star
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August 17, 2025
BY ODIGIE OKPATAKU & UZOR OGECHI MARY In Nigeria today, a significant part of our identity is our rich fashion sense. Dating back to the pre-colonial era, our people have always had a good grasp of fashion from the Aso Oke in the west;...
Türkiye promotes family bonds via nationwide Culture Route Festivals
Sabah
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August 17, 2025
The Ministry of Family and Social Services is expanding its “Family Year” activities to reach citizens in more parts of the country through the Culture Road Festivals. The initiative follows President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's declaration of 2025 as...
ATU to unveil new cultural exhibition for National Heritage Week
Connacht Tribune
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August 17, 2025
This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Atlantic Technological University is set to unveil a celebration of island heritage through art in time for National Heritage Week which begins tomorrow ‘Echoes of the Isles’ aims to celebrate the...
Towards an Indian GAIA-X: A civil society-led data infrastructure for democratic digital sovereignty
The Times of India
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August 17, 2025
Context and rationale India’s digital economy is marked by increasing centralization of data and platform control, with a handful of private actors – both domestic and global – exerting monopolistic influence over critical digital infrastructure....
Here’s how Arthur Collins shaped technology, beginning as a teenager in his attic 100 years…
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — Years before the first trans-Atlantic phone call, and decades before international direct dialing would become available, a Cedar Rapids...
Arts Council shows off some groovy art
Essex News Daily - New Jersey
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August 16, 2025
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Taking a cue from the unveiling of a historical marker for David Cassidy, the West Orange Arts Council decided to hold a Summer Lovin’ Artsy Grooves & Good Vibes 1970s-themed pop-up exhibition. WOAC board member...
Meta lost top engineers to rivals due to chaotic culture and lack of vision
India Today
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August 17, 2025
Meta’s artificial intelligence dreams have suffered a bruising reality check, according to a new Forbes investigation. The report claims that years of internal dysfunction at Mark Zuckerberg’s company led to a mass departure of its brightest...
Bullying, the blight of our society
Borneo Post
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August 17, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram The tragedies of Zulfarhan and Zara should never have happened. Several decades ago, back in my primary school days, I found myself staring down the ugly face of bullying. I was unaware of the...
Army chief vows to respect Hawaii culture and environment, but 60-day timeline is questioned
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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August 17, 2025
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll has a vision for soldiers in the Pacific, and part of it centers on renegotiating leases for Hawaii lands the service has trained on for decades that expire in 2029. Driscoll recently embarked on a tour of the...
Nepal’s cultural wealth nmets the digital age: Why digital anthropology matters
OnlineKhabar
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August 17, 2025
AI Generated Image. In Mugu’s Gamgadhi, under the soft light of an afternoon, a shopkeeper balances his phone against a jar of biscuits, streaming the village dance festival live to family members in Kathmandu. Ten years ago, such a connection...
Mt Hagen Cultural Show ends today
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 17, 2025
The 65th Mt Hagen Cultural Show is holding its final celebrations today at Queens Park in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands. The three day event featured singsing groups from all over the Highlands Region. Tourists from as far as the United States, the...
Heritage Open Days 2025: England's largest festival of history and culture returns to Wakefield this September
Wakefield Express
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August 17, 2025
Running from September 12 to 21, the annual event sees scores of fascinating historical buildings open their doors for visitors to explore for free. In Wakefield, there are lots of venues taking part. Visitors can explore church buildings that are...
Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Daniel Panov Invites Gabrovo to Launch Joint Bid for European Capital of Culture in 2032
Bulgarian News Agency
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Veliko Tarnovo and Gabrovo should launch a joint bid for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2032, proposed Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Daniel Panov. The idea was presented during the 48 Hours - Varusha South Festival. On the open stage in front...
Cultural connections: Remembering Waterford centenarian Breda Power of Killowen and Mahon Bridge
Waterford News & Star
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August 16, 2025
Breda Power 15th June 1925 – 8th August 2025 Tá saoi ar lár ar mhá na nDéise. There is a wise one gone from the Déise plain. That’s how Breda’s Furleigh neighbour and renowned file Bob Weldon, who died 11 years before her birth, began his lament...
After DJs and raves, Saudi Arabia promotes home-grown culture
GEO TV
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August 17, 2025
First, Saudi Arabia opened its doors to Western raves and music festivals. Now it's turning to long-neglected Saudi traditions as it seeks to draw tourists and reshape its national identity. In "Terhal", a lavish stage show in Riyadh, an actor in...
Nigeria, China Pledge Stronger Cultural, Tourism Ties to Deepen Bilateral Relations
Arise News
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August 17, 2025
Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China on Saturday in Abuja hosted the 2025 edition of the China-Nigeria Culture and Tourism Festival with both countries expressing commitment to deepening exchanges in both sectors. Arise News reports that the...
Saatchi Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary With a Sale on Original Art
My Modern Met - California
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August 15, 2025
Left to right: “Time Lapse. Los Sitios, La Habana, Cuba” by Xan Padron; “Floral Mind #66” by Minas Halaj; “Zephyra Painting” by Novi Lim There are lots of platforms to buy art online, but perhaps none quite with the prestige of Saatchi Art. For...
Artist Crafts Stunning FANTASTIC FOUR Sculptures… Then Destroys Them!
GeekTyrant - California
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August 16, 2025
With The Fantastic Four: First Steps no in theaters, acclaimed artist Steven Richter decided to honor Marvel’s First Family in the most crazy way possible… by building them up just to completely tear them down. Each bust is crafted from materials...
SC art teacher placed on leave after personal artwork circulates on social media
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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Ronald Patane, board chair of the organization, said in a statement supporting Jackson that a teacher’s sexual orientation or gender identity has no bearing on that person's ability to create a safe and effective classroom. “Concerns about a...