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Forgetting Auschwitz: The Chilling Return of Anti-Semitism
Whereas ethno-nationalism and populism have been dominating debates for years — particularly since the Brexit referendum and US President Donald Trump's electoral victory in 2016 — the resurgence of anti-Semitism has been less discussed. And yet the evidence of this trend is abundant — and chilling.
Snowstorm Rages in the US, at least 3 People were Killed
At least three people were killed in a snowstorm in Alabama, the National Weather Service's local office said in a tweet.
Previously, three people died in Louisiana and one in Texas. The snowstorm is raging for a second day.
"We have now confirmed 3 fatalities near Carrollton in Pickens County" the weather service said and warned the people to take the warnings seriously.
Milanovic Won Croatian Presidency on “Protest” Votes, Expert Says
A Croatian political expert said Sunday's presidential election victory by the centre-left candidate, Zoran Milanovic, was to some extent a protest vote against his rival's "hard-core nationalist campaign".
Hollywood couple takes an anniversary trip and plays tourists in Istanbul
Academy award-winning actors Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas embarked on a world tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their marriage, and the couple arrived in Istanbul on Jan. 3 following an Africa journey.
Plane Hijacker’s Intervention Causes Turbulence in Croatian Presidential Race
The Croatian presidential election race, which ends on Sunday, has been hit by controversy after a far-right singer, a far-right politician and a woman who helped hijack an American passenger plane all backed the incumbent conservative, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, against her rival, Social Democratic former prime minister Zoran Milanovic.
Mystical Göbeklitepe to be focus of Netflix's new Turkish series
Göbeklitepe, the world's oldest temple in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa, will be the center of the new Netflix series "The Gift" (Atiye), the mystery drama's star actress Beren Saat told reporters on Dec. 17.
Greek-American actor, painter Billy Zane honored at Thessaloniki art fair
The fourth Art Thessaloniki International Contemporary Art Fair that kicks off on Thursday at the northern port city's International Exhibition & Congress Center and runs to Sunday, is honoring the Greek-American Hollywood actor Billy Zane.
Three Bulgarians Were Killed in a Shooting in Chicago
Three Bulgarians were shot dead in their home in Chicago while eating dinner. An American was also killed. A fifth wounded fights for his life in hospital. It is reported that The incident happened Saturday around 5:30 p.m. in the family's apartment on West Irving Park in Chicago. Authorities continue to gather information about what happened.
600 Protests Are Planned in the United States on September 20-27
The demonstrations are part of a global strike on climate change.
More than 600 demonstrations are planned in the US on September 20-27 as part of a global strike on climate change. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Mario Frangoulis & Tammy McCann | Athens | August 31
Greek tenor Mario Frangoulis returns to the Herod Atticus Theater for his annual summer concert, presenting an upbeat program of popular jazz and swing tunes in a show titled "P.S. I Love You," following a sold-out run last winter. He is joined on stage by the Blue Skies big band and Tammy McCann, hailed as one of the top jazz acts in Chicago right now. Doors open at 9 p.m.