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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.
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Istanbul, Antalya, İzmir in top 100 brand cities of 2024
Turkish cities of Istanbul, Antalya and İzmir have been ranked among the world's top 100 brand cities in the "City Index 2024" by Brand Finance, which assessed urban reputations through a global survey of 15,000 people across 20 countries.
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.
Notre Dame de Paris: bells sounded for the first time since the 2019 fire
The bells of Notre Dame de Paris in Paris rang out Friday for the first time since the 2019 fire that destroyed the historic cathedral, AFP reporters said.
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.
Aselsan showcases naval defense capabilities at Euronaval
Euronaval 2024, one of the world's premier naval defense trade shows taking place in Paris this week, is providing Türkiye's leading defense company Aselsan with a crucial platform to showcase its cutting-edge technologies.
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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2024 'virtually certain' to be hottest year on record: EU monitor
This year is "virtually certain" to be the hottest in recorded history with warming above 1.5C, EU climate monitor Copernicus said on Nov. 7, days before nations are due to gather for crunch U.N. climate talks.