There is a lot of discussion about what is more beneficial to the taxpayer – to build or rent government offices or even buy ready office buildings from the open market. Some uninformed reports blow up the rental payment issue out of all proportion in the sense that the government is spending €26 mln a … Read more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – A coalition of Anchorage business leaders led by the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation announced the launch of Project Anchorage, an initiative that includes a year-round 3% sales tax.AEDC President Jenna Wright said the initiative would primarily lower property taxes for Anchorage residents and would also spur other economic activity.“Two-thirds of this … Read more
– Anna Achilleos-Staeubli is an artist who uses the encaustic technique, blending beeswax, pigments, acrylics, and oil in her paintings.
Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou emphasized the ministry’s commitment to supporting all forms of art and professionals in their fields during the presentation of the book ‘Aspelia Naturalis’ by Silvio Augusto Rusmigo. The event took place at the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia.
The Greek delegation presented the history of the Parthenon Marbles case, emphasizing the violent removal of the sculptures and the poor conditions of their preservation at the British Museum. Efforts to engage in dialogue with the UK have been fruitless, and the Marbles are considered an integral part of Greek cultural heritage. The UK reiterated that existing laws do not allow for the return of the Marbles to Greece, despite strong support from numerous countries for their repatriation.
A landmark exhibition called “Casts of an Island 2024” opened in Limassol, Cyprus, showcasing 120 artworks by 43 artists. The exhibition is curated by collector Nicos Chr. Pattichis and is housed in the former Carob Warehouse, now transformed into a cultural space by the PSI Foundation. The exhibition coincides with the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus and features a variety of artworks, including political pieces inspired by the event.
A new art installation called Love, Death and Meta will be housed at the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia from May 31 to October 31. The installation focuses on the existential conditions of love, death, and the METAhuman experience, combining antiquities from the Department of Antiquities’ collections with contemporary artworks by Michalis Charalambous. The centerpiece of the installation is a virtual reality work created with the contribution of ITICA of the CYENS Centre of Excellence.
Fact: A study on the cultural heritage of Cyprus was carried out by The Cyprus Institute and the Louvre Museum in Paris, opening new horizons in the study and analysis of treasures of cultural heritage.
Fact: The Images and Views of Alternative Cinema Festival will take place at the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum in Nicosia from June 3 to 9, featuring film screenings and discussions.
– The Department of Antiquities is hosting two events at the Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios mansion on Sunday to celebrate International Museum Day.
– HA KO is a dance-theatre performance and workshop for children and adults at 6.30pm.
– The Gaba Project, a local musical initiative, will perform live music with a handpan and lyra for the first time worldwide at 9pm.
– The Gaba Project blends Greek musical tradition with modern sounds and often includes compositions from the Eastern Mediterranean in their performances.