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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From colonial temple to family home: the surprising transformation in a historic center of Mexico

An architect team restored an 18th-century historical house in San Francisco de Campeche, Mexico, converting it into a contemporary family home while preserving its original structure.

Mar 15 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Science and Fantasy: The Geological Discoveries of Louis Figuier and Jules Verne

The article discusses how Jules Verne's novel 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' emerged amid significant conflicts in the 19th century, focusing on exploration rather than war.

Mar 14 • 07:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Recording the North Korean Fishing Boat Incident in the Language of Artists... 'Departure' Opens on the 17th

An exhibition titled 'Departure' documenting the North Korean fishing boat incident will open on the 17th at the Dalhol Cultural Center in Goseong, South Korea.

Mar 13 • 05:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A new shopping center is planned in the historical center of Rēzekne

Plans are underway to construct a shopping center in Rēzekne's historical old town, which is home to significant cultural landmarks.

Mar 11 • 02:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A new shopping mall is planned in the historical center of Rēzekne

A new shopping mall is proposed to be built in the historical center of Rēzekne, Latvia, raising concerns about its impact on protected cultural heritage sites.

Mar 11 • 02:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Which ship did your grandparents and great-grandparents arrive on? This is how to obtain information about immigrants' arrivals in Argentina

The article discusses the historical importance of immigration in Argentina and the efforts of the Latin American Studies Center (CEMLA) to provide access to immigration records for those seeking information about their ancestors' arrivals.

Mar 9 • 08:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Stabbed in the back during the nightlife in Genoa, 17-year-old in the hospital

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the back in the historical center of Genoa during a night out, but he is not in life-threatening condition after being taken to the hospital.

Mar 8 • 09:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus will have an aquarium in the Historical Center; service order is expected to be issued by June, says city hall

The city of Manaus will build a new aquarium in its Historical Center, with construction expected to begin by mid-year.

Mar 6 • 14:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Alpha Bank Campus in the center of Athens

Alpha Bank has completed the acquisition of a property on Stadiou Street in Athens to enhance its financial hub in the city's historic center.

Mar 5 • 13:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Strange Dispute over Itäkeskus - Shopping Center Manager Appeals to Trademark, Arhinmäki Retorts

A dispute has arisen over the use of the name Itis, with the shopping center manager asking for the term to refer exclusively to the shopping center, while a local politician emphasizes its historical usage as the name for the area.

Feb 27 • 11:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Could Turaida Castle have been the great castle of the Livonian ruler Kaupo? Historians' versions

The article explores the historical significance of Turaida Castle, discussing its role as a military fortification and center of power during the Christianization of Latvia.

Feb 27 • 09:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

João Pessoa City Hall expropriates properties in the Historical Center to implement a tourist venture

The City Hall of João Pessoa has expropriated properties in the Historical Center to make way for a new tourist development in collaboration with a Portuguese hotel group.

Feb 25 • 17:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The valued building in Kirkkonummi is set to be demolished – the emeritus professor exclaims: "I am shocked"

In Kirkkonummi, a church center designed by renowned architect Juha Leiviskä faces demolition amid ongoing disputes over its preservation despite its historical significance.

Feb 20 • 07:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

AlUla: The Story of a Saudi City that Shaped Rock to Carve the Memory of Heritage

AlUla is a Saudi city known for its historical significance and impressive rock formations, showcasing human ingenuity and its role as a center of ancient civilizations.

Feb 18 • 06:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pew Research: What Makes Greeks Feel Nationally Proud

A Pew Research Center study reveals that Greeks take pride primarily in their historical heritage, more than any other nationality sampled.

Feb 18 • 04:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This city in Rajasthan is famous as the world's largest camel hub

Bikaner, a city in Rajasthan, is renowned for its rich camel culture and serves as a major camel breeding center, attracting tourists with its unique desert experiences and historical charm.

Feb 16 • 11:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bloco 'E Tome Ladeira' celebrates Carnival in the Historical Center of João Pessoa this Sunday (15)

The 'E Tome Ladeira' Carnival block will parade in the Historical Center of João Pessoa, featuring a family-friendly program and paying tribute to 40 years of the Manguebeat movement.

Feb 15 • 10:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Day of Remembrance in Madrid, memory and civil responsibility at the center of European dialogue

The Day of Remembrance was commemorated in Madrid, emphasizing the importance of historical memory and civil responsibility within Europe.

Feb 10 • 18:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Living Next to Horror: The Quilmes Hole and Its Neighbors through a Literary Lens

Patricia Salinas’ debut novel explores themes of identity through the story of a woman confronting her adoption and the historical trauma of her new neighborhood, adjacent to a former clandestine detention center in Argentina.

Feb 9 • 21:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The storage hall at the Eastern border hides a special past - this is where all of Finland's 'Button Eyes' came from

The article reveals the historical significance of a storage hall at Finland's Eastern border, which was once the center for the production of unique ceramic dolls known as 'Nappisilmät' or 'Button Eyes'.

Feb 7 • 16:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Archaeological discoveries attract interest at the Dikļi hillforts

Archaeologists are keenly interested in recent discoveries at the Dikļi hillforts, believed to be linked to the historical Metsepole land center mentioned in 1226.

Feb 7 • 14:45 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Cinema in the Center: From Shakespeare to Stalin

The article explores the contrasting themes and historical contexts of Chloe Zhao's 'Hamlet' and Sergei Loznitsa's 'The Two Prosecutors', linking Shakespeare's work to Stalin's era of terror in Russia.

Feb 6 • 14:21 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Two Experts on the Middle East After Returning from Damascus: The Historical Center is Full of Life, but Some Parts Resemble Gaza

Experts returning from a trip to Damascus describe the city as a place where old power and fear clash with uncertain attempts at renewal, depicting it as poorer and more depressing than before.

Feb 5 • 15:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Center for Minor Asia Memory in Corinth: A project on hold, a memory under trial

The Cultural Center for Minor Asia Memory in Corinth, a long-awaited project significant for the local Minor Asian community, has been stalled for over a decade, symbolizing historical memory and dignity despite ongoing assurances and studies.

Feb 4 • 08:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The President's Promise to Preserve the Dongsanju Sex Disease Control Center Must Be Executed

Citizen groups are urging the government to implement President Lee Jae-myung's promise to preserve the historical Dongsanju Sex Disease Control Center, which is currently at risk of demolition, emphasizing the lack of follow-up actions despite promises made.

Feb 3 • 06:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A Route through Tlatelolco, Ancestral and Revolutionary Memory in the Center of Mexico City

The article explores the historical significance of the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Tlatelolco, reflecting on the 1968 student movement and Indigenous ruins along with art displays.

Jan 31 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Half an hour from Donostia: what to see in one of the most important medieval towns of Gipuzkoa

Ordizia, located in the Goierri region and shaped by the Oria River, is notable for its medieval layout and historical significance as a center of commerce and urban activity in Gipuzkoa.

Jan 16 • 15:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

New Plans for the Dachau MD Site: Youth Culture Center and Library to Be Established in Old Paper Factory

The city of Dachau is proposing a new plan to establish a youth culture center and library in the historical MD paper factory after the collapse of a previous project aimed at creating a major museum complex.

Jan 16 • 13:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The convents of Toledo that want to become homes: 'We will apply a rental ethics'

The initiative, led by the Consortium of the City of Toledo, aims to preserve the heritage of convent buildings and help settle residents in the Historical Center.

Jan 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Lepore's gifts to the social center

A historical property in Bologna is leased at no cost to a social center, amidst high rental prices in the city.

Jan 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The 'Pyramid of Water Architecture' in Egypt Sparks Controversy.. What is the Truth Behind the 'Watershed Wall'?

A historical wall in Cairo is at the center of social media debates over alleged demolition and damage during alleged cleaning and restoration efforts, which the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has denied.

Jan 4 • 10:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Oil, the Center of Historical Controversies Between Venezuela and the United States

The article examines the complex historical relationship between Venezuela and the United States, centered on Venezuela's oil wealth and recent events like Trump's bombings and Maduro's capture.

Jan 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Why is Toronto the largest center of Canada?

The article discusses the historical significance of Toronto as the official capital of Upper Canada since 1796, emphasizing its role as a safe administrative center established by British Governor John Graves Simcoe.

Jan 2 • 08:51 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Cultural Revolution: Trump Destroyed the National Center in One Year

The article discusses how Donald Trump dismantled the National Cultural Center in just one year, despite its historical significance and bipartisan support since its establishment.

Jan 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

It was the symbol of this tourist city: horse-drawn carriages are over, electric ones take their place

Starting December 29, horse-drawn carriages will be banned in Cartagena, a Caribbean city known for its historic fortified center and colonial architecture, as it shifts to electric alternatives for tourist transport.

Dec 29 • 11:49 UTC

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