Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21The Roman emperor Julian, also known as Julian the Apostate, sought to challenge Christianity by elevating the Greek god Asclepius as a rival to Jesus Christ during his brief rule (AD 361–363). This effort reflected his broader attempt to revive traditional Greco-Roman religious practices .
Pablo Picasso’s artistic career was deeply influenced by Ancient Greece, which he absorbed not merely as a source of imagery but as a foundational artistic spirit. His engagement with classical antiquity shaped his masterpieces, including those associated with Cubism .
The ancient Greek theater of Kassope in Epirus, built in the 3rd century BC, has been renovated and reopened to the public after 21 centuries. Located near Preveza, the theater overlooks the Ambracian Gulf and the Ionian Sea, contributing to Greece’s cultural heritage .
The last ancient Olympic Games marked the end of a tradition that originated in Greece, with approximately 1,500 years passing before the modern Olympics were revived in 1896. The ancient games remain a cornerstone of Greek cultural legacy .
Athens’ hospitality industry has evolved significantly since the Ottoman era, when travelers relied on primitive inns called *hanis*. Modern Athens hotels now feature luxury amenities, contrasting sharply with the utilitarian accommodations of the 19th century .
Greece has approved a major redevelopment plan for two former military camps in Pella, northern Greece, transforming them into mixed-use spaces with housing, parks, cultural facilities, and tourism infrastructure. The project aims to revitalize the region while preserving its historical context .
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Emmanuel Macrons speaks about Frances policies in Sahel countries I think we should have had that challenging dialogue sooner. And perhaps in such cases, we should have rethought our military presence sooner. In his interview with FRANCE 24, RFI and TV5Monde, French President Emmanuel Macron reflected on the state of relations between France and the Sahel countries. Heres a part of his interview.
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Replay: Macron speaks to FRANCE 24 as Africa Forward Summit wraps up As the Africa Forward Summit came to a close, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to journalists from FRANCE 24, RFI and TV5Monde in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi about what the president described as a new model of partnership between Paris and African nations. Watch the full interview on FRANCE 24.
france24 · 8 days ago
Mali, immigration and DR Congo: Five key takeaways from Macrons interview with FRANCE 24 French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday spoke to FRANCE 24 at the close of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Heres what you need to know about how Macron sees Frances changing relationship with African nations.
france24 · 8 days ago
Macron unveils $27 billion Africa investment, urges reset with Europe French President Emmanuel Macron, in Kenya for the Africa Forward summit, called for a fundamental reset in Africa.
aljazeera · 8 days ago
French President announces €23bn of investment in Africa at Nairobi summit
news.yahoo.com · 8 days ago
France invites Kenya to attend G7 summit amid Africa Forward Summit France is pitching what it calls a new model of partnership with African countries at a huge summit in Kenya, as it completes a military withdrawal from West African countries which is largely considered as a sign of a declining influence on the continent. On this second day, heads of states are meeting with heads of French and African businesses. FRANCE 24s Tom Canetti tells us more about the political implications of the summit.
france24 · 8 days ago
Macron seeks allies and a foreign policy less tied to Frances colonial past at Africa summit French president reaches out to new allies after setbacks in relations with his countrys former colonies in west AfricaA French-African summit held every few years since 1973 is taking place in a non-francophone country for the first time as Emmanuel Macron tries to rebuild Frances role on the continent after setbacks in its former colonies.More than 30 heads of state and government are meeting in Kenyas capital, Nairobi, for this years iteration of the summit. Named Africa Forward, it is being seen by analysts as an attempt by France to court new allies. Continue reading...
theguardian · 8 days ago
France and Kenya look for future partnerships at Africa Forward summit In Kenya, dozens of heads of states are gathered for the two-day Africa Forward summit, meant to platform the best of Africa and channel ressources to opportunity there. The summit is co-hosted with France and more than 23 billion euros of investment has already been pledged because of it. But it is also hosted in an English-speaking country for the first time, as France turns towards Anglophone Africa while its influence in former colonies dwindles. FRANCE 24s Tom Canetti tells us more.
france24 · 9 days ago
Rule of gerontocracy has ended: Africa will no longer be lorded over by moral rule of old men On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit at Strathmore University, François Picard is pleased to welcome Cameroonian-born historian, writer, and political thinker Joseph-Achille Mbembe. He offers deep insight and a multidimensional analysis of a continent in the midst of profound psychological, sociopolitical and economic transformation. Author of The Earthly Community and one of Africas leading voices on postcolonial sovereignty, Mbembe argues that while institutional change remains uneven, a deeper rupture has already occurred: What has ended is the rule of gerontocracy… It has ended in the minds of the people. And that is what matters. For Mbembe, contemporary Africa is neither a story of collapse nor uncomplicated renewal, but a continent moving in multiple directions at the same time, where chaotic situations, almost cataclysmic coexist with attempts at reinventing democracy from below. Driven increasingly by young people, women, intellectuals, and civil society actors, these struggles, he argues, may determine whether Africas new sovereignty becomes merely another scramble for resources, or the foundation of more open, durable societies. Ultimately, Mbembe insists that Africas future will not be built on deficit narratives, but on civilisational confidence: Africa must build not on the basis of what it lacks, but on the basis of what it already has.
france24 · 9 days ago
Macron presents France as the ethical partner with Africa at summit in Kenya At the Africa Forward summit in Kenya, French President Emmanuel Macorn is hoping to boost a new kind of partnership with African countries. France has long maintained a policy of economic, political and military sway over its former colonies dubbed Françafrique, which included keeping thousands of troops in the region. But after years of criticism from leaders and opposition parties in those countries over what they described as a demeaning and heavy-handed approach, France has been forced to withdraw most of those troops. FRANCE 24s Douglas Herbert looks at how Macron aims to do that, in the face of other big investors.
france24 · 9 days ago