just now (207+ words) Once defined by conflict and division, the border cities have reinvented themselves as Europe's joint Capital of Culture, using art, collaboration and a year of shared events to reshape their future. The border between Italy and Slovenia has historically been marked by tragedy and conflict. The story is one of differences " cultural, linguistic and ideological " that culminated with the division of land between Italy and what was then Yugoslavia in the Paris peace treaties after the Second World War. This year, Gorizia enjoyed a marked increase in visitors and it wants to capitalise on this once the fanfare has moved on to other parts of Europe. "This is the symbol of a community that is growing, that is opening up and that knows how to make its identity an engine of development," says regional councillor Sergio Emidio Bini. Pick up…...

just now (193+ words) 'The balcony of Geneva' has finally been fully realised by an extensive renovation. Sitting at a height of 1,100 metres, the Mont Sal've cable-car station might technically be located in the Haute-Savoie region of France but the area is commonly referred to as "the balcony of Geneva, thanks to the views of the Swiss city and the surrounding lake that it offers. With his partner, Claudia Devaux, David won a competition in 2018 to restore the structure to its former glory " as well as going one step further. Today, a climbing wall on the western side of the building, an exhibition space, coffee shops on the ground floor and on the top level terrace, as well as a restaurant with panoramic views offer a wide range of visitor experiences. Belgian architecture and design firm Maison Osa'n is deeply committed to its holistic…...

just now (104+ words) To really understand what's going on in Venezuela, we need to go back to the "pink wave," when socialist governments swept through Latin America. Why Trump Might Overthrow Venezuela's Leader You've probably seen the videos of the U.S. military blowing up alleged drug boats from Venezuela. And it looks like that's just a small part of what's going on. Trump Gives Venezuela Ultimatum; New Details on Deportation Plan Trump Ending Third World Migration to US; Biden Autopen Orders Voided Division Among MAGA Supporters Spread by Foreign X Accounts Dimming the Sun for Climate Change? It Could Become Reality...

just now (104+ words) To really understand what's going on in Venezuela, we need to go back to the "pink wave," when socialist governments swept through Latin America. Why Trump Might Overthrow Venezuela's Leader You've probably seen the videos of the U.S. military blowing up alleged drug boats from Venezuela. And it looks like that's just a small part of what's going on. Trump Gives Venezuela Ultimatum; New Details on Deportation Plan Trump Ending Third World Migration to US; Biden Autopen Orders Voided Division Among MAGA Supporters Spread by Foreign X Accounts Dimming the Sun for Climate Change? It Could Become Reality...

1+ min ago (216+ words) Published 6:02 pm Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Global firm Stantec has been chosen as architects for Port Arthur Independent School District's $78 million Athletic Complex Project. Proposition B, approved by voters in May, consists of a new stadium, though the scope of the project is in the early stages. District officials are working with the architect on the best utilization of these funds. The idea of a sports complex was brought to the district by residents, hence the reason why it was on the ballot. The sports complex would be for a variety of sports. PAISD Superintendent Dr. Mark Porterie said the location of the stadium is still being worked out and more information will be available after negotiations have been completed." "Stantec exceeded our expectations," he said. "Therefore, Stantec was one of four architectural firms selected by district personnel and approved by the…...

1+ min ago (433+ words) Sir Keir Starmer is to face MPs" questions about the consequences of the Budget after a report warned of the impact of tax hikes on the British economy over the next two years. The Prime Minister will appear in the House of Commons on Wednesday for his weekly clash with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, a week after Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the Budget. Sir Keir faces continued scrutiny over the Government"s fiscal plans, including from the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which has warned that tax hikes and reduced spending will act as a "headwind" to the UK economy over the next two years. The OECD, a major international organisation, also warned in its latest report that inflation in Britain will be highest of all the G7 advanced economies this year. Growth will slow this year and…...

1+ min ago (542+ words) Sir Keir Starmer is to face MPs" questions about the consequences of the Budget after a report warned of the impact of tax hikes on the British economy over the next two years. The Prime Minister will appear in the House of Commons on Wednesday for his weekly clash with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, a week after Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the Budget. Sir Keir faces continued scrutiny over the Government"s fiscal plans, including from the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which has warned that tax hikes and reduced spending will act as a "headwind" to the UK economy over the next two years. The OECD, a major international organisation, also warned in its latest report that inflation in Britain will be highest of all the G7 advanced economies this year. Growth will slow this year and…...

2+ min ago (864+ words) The King and Queen are welcoming the German president to Windsor Castle on Wednesday for a festive state visit. A glittering state banquet will be staged in honour of Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, former judge Elke Budenbender, in the grand St George's Hall, with a towering Christmas tree serving as the backdrop. The six-metre (19.6ft) Nordmann fir has been illuminated with 3,000 lights and decked out in shimmering green and gold ornaments and stretches up to the vaulted ceiling, with garlands adorning the room's balconies. Some 160 guests will dine on a nearly 50-metre long (164ft) mahogany table which runs the entire length of the hall. They will also be served a bespoke cocktail created specially for the occasion " a tradition started by the King. As Christmas comes to Windsor Castle, the Duchess of Sussex's With Love, Meghan holiday special is premiering on…...

2+ min ago (479+ words) Barriers include rising costs and lengthy visa processes Jools Holland, Level 42's Mark King and Dame Evelyn Glennie have thrown their weight behind a new cross-industry organisation that hopes to break down the barriers to touring that have emerged since Brexit. The newly-formed Cultural Exchange Coalition (or CEC for short) includes a number of major music industry entities such as UK Music, the Musicians' Union, and the European Music Exporters Exchange, as well as more than 50 businesses from across the EU - and now counts stars such as Holland and King amongst its ranks. Following a joint UK-EU summit in May 2025, the UK and EU signed the Common Understanding agreement, a series of measures designed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the wake of the UK's exit from the bloc. Amongst these measures was a commitment to support cultural exchange. In its…...

2+ min ago (415+ words) This is the honour of a lifetime and a thrilling moment in a storyteller's life,' says the Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, the acclaimed director renowned for his visionary storytelling and distinctive artistry, is set to receive the British Film Institute's highest honour, the BFI Fellowship. The Mexican filmmaker, celebrated for Oscar-winning masterpieces such as The Shape Of Water, Pinocchio, and Pan's Labyrinth, will be recognised for his "extraordinary contribution to film" across animation and live-action. His most recent endeavour, a new retelling of Frankenstein starring Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac, recently launched on Netflix and has already generated significant Oscar buzz. Del Toro will be formally presented with the prestigious BFI Fellowship at the annual BFI Chair's dinner in London in May 2026. The honour will be accompanied by a comprehensive public retrospective of his career at the BFI Southbank,…...