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Ottawa Int’l Animation Fest Reveals 72 Short Film Selections
Animation Magazine
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July 10, 2025
The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) announces the 72 animated short films selected to compete in the Commissioned Animation, Narrative Short Animation, Non-Narrative Short Animation, Student Animation and Canadian Student Animation...
Lil' Nathan, Jill Butler, Bonsoir Catin and more live music in the Acadiana area this week
The Acadiana Advocate - Louisiana
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FRIDAY ALYSE YOUNG: Adopted Dog Brewing, Lafayette, 6 p.m. DYLAN AUCOIN AND THE JUDICE RAMBLERS: The Silver Slipper, Arnaudville, 6 p.m. JULIE WILLIAMS: Charley G's Seafood Grill, Lafayette, 6 p.m. MIKE BROUSSARD: Prejean's, Broussard, 6 p.m. LIVE...
Mainstream Media Beat the Drums for War With Iran
Jacobin
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As Gaza continues to crumble and Gazans continue to starve, one might have been forgiven for expecting our mainstream press to cover the United States’ and Israel’s lurch toward war with Iran cautiously, minding the exorbitant costs of vindicating...
Bulgaria Among EU Countries with Lowest Share of Internet Users Watching TV or Videos Online in 2024
Bulgarian News Agency
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In 2024, Bulgaria was among the EU countries with the lowest share of internet users who watched television or videos online, according to data released by Eurostat on Thursday. Across the EU, watching TV or videos online was the most popular...
Northern Cyprus tourism takes off with new ‘Island Cyprus’ aviation initiative
AzerNews
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July 10, 2025
By News Centre THY and AJet are taking steps from the sky to the ground to promote the TRNC, brand it, make it a touristic center of attraction, and help it reach the place it deserves in tourism. Within the scope of the TRNC's "Island Cyprus"...
With Threat From 'Third Enemy' 4,500 Km Away, India Offers BrahMos, Akash To Greece & Cyprus
News18
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July 10, 2025
Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 18:22 IST Turkish news outlet TRHaber recently revealed that India made an informal offer to supply a Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) to Greece India has reportedly offered Nicosia the BrahMos supersonic...
Cyprus strengthens ties with UAE in AI and tech collaboration
Cyprus Mail
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July 10, 2025
Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides recently completed a high-level business visit to the United Arab Emirates, according to an announcement released on Thursday. The visit aimed to “reinforce Cyprus’ role as a forward-looking hub for artificial...
Cyprus deputy shipping minister visits UK to boost IMO council bid
Cyprus Mail
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July 10, 2025
Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis,paid a working visit to London this week, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties with the United Kingdom. The trip also sought to promote Cyprus’ bid for re-election to the council of the International...
4 cheap package holiday destinations for 2025 as Greece and Cyprus soar in price
Metro
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July 10, 2025
Why not consider beautiful Bulgaria? (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) The weather might be hotting up once more in the UK, but we’d much rather soak up the 30C heat on a European beach, rather than in the office. Every year, millions of Brits...
Journalists’ union calls for support for Turkish Cypriot journalist
Cyprus Mail
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July 10, 2025
The Cyprus journalists’ union (ESK) urged the government on Thursday to support Turkish Cypriot journalist Sener Levent and denounce Turkey for imposing a prison sentence on him. “ESK has consistently supported and continues to support all of...
ESSO Safe Vision: a new road safety initiative by ExxonMobil Cyprus
Cyprus Mail
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July 10, 2025
ExxonMobil Cyprus officially launched its new initiative, “ESSO Safe Vision” at a press conference held on July 9, 2025, at the Road Safety Park in Nicosia. The initiative entails a social responsibility programme focused on raising awareness and...
Cryos International opens first IVF Clinic in Cyprus
Cyprus Mail
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July 10, 2025
Cryos International is the world’s largest sperm and egg bank and has been present in Cyprus since 2021. This year, Cryos is proud to announce that the location has been fully converted into a state-of-the-art fertility clinic with skilled staff...
Holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price
BBC
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Abi Smitton, Colletta Smith & Tommy LumbyBBC News ShareSave All-inclusive family package holidays from the UK have jumped in price for some of the most popular destinations, including Spain, Cyprus and Turkey. The average price for a week in...
Turkey launching ‘Island Cyprus’ tourism campaign for occupied north
Kathimerini
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July 9, 2025
Turkey is preparing to launch an international tourism campaign promoting the Turkish-occupied northern third of Cyprus under the brand name “Island Cyprus”. For international audiences, the campaign will be rebranded as “Visit North Cyprus”,...
Hip-Hop and Classical Orchestras: Cypress Hill, Chuck D, And How ‘The Simpsons’ Inspired the Latest Genre Mash-Up
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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July 9, 2025
The latest trend in hip-hop has the genre going highbrow. More than a half-century since it started, the most popular genre in the country has achieved not only mainstream acceptance but critical claim as well, producing a Pulitzer Prize-winner in...
Why Malta Would Be a 'Dream' Location for the Next James Bond Movie
Variety
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July 9, 2025
Denis Villeneuve hasn’t made the trip to shoot on the Mediterranean islands of Malta yet. But if Malta’s film commissioner has anything to say about it, he hopes Villeneuve could follow filmmakers like Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg to shoot...
Cyprus to Canada to Croatia: Modi’s tour builds the next arc of Indian influence and global future
Organiser Weekly
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In a decisive reassertion of India’s increasing global power and diplomatic sagacity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a three-country tour of Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia from 15 to 19 June 2025. Each of these visits were packed with symbolism...
YouTube blocks trailers of film telling stories of asylum seekers fleeing Turkey after gov’t complaint
Stockholm Center for Freedom
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July 9, 2025
YouTube has blocked all three promotional trailers in Turkey for “Exodus,” a movie focusing on the stories of a group of people forced to flee Turkey to seek asylum in Europe, at the Turkish government’s request, Turkish Minute reported, citing...
United Street Festival brings music, art and summer vibes to the heart of Nicosia
Knews Kathimerini
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The city’s main square is coming alive this week as the United Street Festival returns for its second edition, turning Eleftheria Square into a buzzing hub of music, art, food, and creative energy. Taking place July 9 and 10, the two-day event...
Kandinsky art to Roman jewels: Inside Louvre Abu Dhabi's newcomers
The National News
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Every summer, changes take place at Louvre Abu Dhabi without fanfare. There are no big banners or special announcements, yet the permanent galleries undergo a subtle shift. New loans and acquisitions are peppered throughout – not to disrupt the...