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France: Charles Dumont, composer of Edith Piaf’s “Non, je ne regrette rien,” has passed away at 95

Dumont also collaborated with Dalida and Barbra Streisand – He died after a long illness at his home in Paris.

French musician Charles Dumont, composer of the iconic song “Non, je ne regrette rien” and a close collaborator of Edith Piaf, passed away last night at the age of 95.

Dinosaur skeleton fetches 6 million euros in Paris sale

The skeleton of a 22-meter-long dinosaur fetched six million euros ($6.4 million) on Nov. 16, AFP learned from auction houses Collin du Bocage and Barbarossa.

An anonymous collector snapped up the vegetarian apatosaurus, which was dug up in the United States, for 4.7 million euros rising to 6 million including costs.

The buyer pledged to allow it to be displayed in a museum.

Türkiye's first virtual reality museum opens

Transforming the traditional museum concept, Türkiye's first virtual reality (VR) museum, Müzeverse, opens at UNIQ Istanbul on Nov. 19.

Established through the collaboration of VR content production company VR Future and French virtual reality company Excurio, the museum will present the experience "Journey to the Pyramids: Discovering Ancient Egypt" to art enthusiasts.

Salamis Shipyards signs long-term deal with naval group for frigate maintenance

Salamis Shipyards on Friday announced the signing of a new six-year framework agreement with Naval Group for the follow-on support of FDI Belharra frigates.

The agreement was signed on Tuesday, during the company's participation in the Euronaval 2024 defense exhibition held in Paris.

Damiano David on his solo journey: ‘I prefer to be myself’ – Interview on Silverlines debut”

Damiano David appears on my screen from Paris with his signature confidence, though he bears little resemblance to the eccentric Italian frontman of Måneskin. In our online meeting, he’s relaxed, wearing a white shirt and a wide tie with pink paisley patterns. His preppy style recalls David Bowie’s Duke era more than a rebellious rock star taking the stage by storm.

From Parisian walls to abstract waters

In the quiet expanse of the Athens Municipal Gallery, painter Giannis Fokas presents "Works 1985-2024," an exhibit offering a journey through nearly four decades of his evolving, powerful abstractions. The exhibition, curated by art historian Christoforos Marinos, showcases Fokas' layered technique, rich with thin layers of color that create a striking transparency and vibrancy.

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