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After 220 years Greece completes restoration of Parthenon façade
For the first time in about 220 years, the west façade of the Parthenon in Greece can be see in its fullest possible form. External scaffolding has now been permanently removed from the monument, marking a key step in its long restoration.
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Athens classics summit targets modern crises with ancient philosophy
In partnership with CICC
The Second World Conference of Classics in Athens has concluded with the adoption of a joint declaration, establishing a structured framework to apply Greco-Roman and Chinese philosophical traditions to contemporary geopolitical and technological crises.
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‘Snowflake’: Donald Trump's Kennedy Center cover-up sparks criticism
Donald Trump’s name has been removed from the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. But striped tarps still cover the cultural center, leading to frustration and several accusing Trump of having a “fragile ego”.
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‘Amaterasu’ performance marks 160 years of Belgium-Japan relations in Brussels
The Japanese performance Amaterasu was staged at Brussels Town Hall as part of celebrations marking the 160th anniversary of relations between Belgium and Japan. Organised by Be-Japon, the event showcased Japanese heritage through kimono fashion and brought together cultural enthusiasts.
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How baking traditions continue to shape daily life and culture
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From tandir ovens to local bazaars, bread remains central to daily life, combining regional techniques, craftsmanship and long-standing traditions.
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Books, authors and readers: a day at the Lisbon Book Fair
In Lisbon, June is about more than the popular saints’ festivities: it is also the month when Parque Eduardo VII turns into the country’s biggest bookshop. Ninety-six years after its first edition in 1930, the Book Fair still draws huge crowds. We went to find out why.
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Germany: Bavarian lake procession marks centuries-old boat tradition for Corpus Christi
Hundreds of worshippers gathered in Bavaria on 4 June for Seehausen's traditional Corpus Christi lake procession. The event, held annually since 1935, combines religious devotion with local heritage on the waters of Staffelsee.
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Venezuela's Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite
Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked "Dancing Devils" in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key cultural tradition.
