Maria Kagkelidou
@kagkelidou.bsky.social
All views mine, Athens-based journalist mainly for @itvnews |Comms for @Heritage_Nation |Members Council @Europeana Network Association.
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Join two new walking tours in Italy and Poland!
Discover the history of Gdańsk, from Hanseatic city to a cradle of late 20th century revolutions, and in Pisa explore lesser-known historical landmarks on a route from Pisa Centrale to the famous Leaning Tower.
Find out more: bit.ly/4rFj33T
Discover the history of Gdańsk, from Hanseatic city to a cradle of late 20th century revolutions, and in Pisa explore lesser-known historical landmarks on a route from Pisa Centrale to the famous Leaning Tower.
Find out more: bit.ly/4rFj33T
Join two new Europeana self-guided walking tours - Walking tours in Gdańsk and Pisa
Explore two new tours in 2025 richly illustrated with cultural heritage collections
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December 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Join two new walking tours in Italy and Poland!
Discover the history of Gdańsk, from Hanseatic city to a cradle of late 20th century revolutions, and in Pisa explore lesser-known historical landmarks on a route from Pisa Centrale to the famous Leaning Tower.
Find out more: bit.ly/4rFj33T
Discover the history of Gdańsk, from Hanseatic city to a cradle of late 20th century revolutions, and in Pisa explore lesser-known historical landmarks on a route from Pisa Centrale to the famous Leaning Tower.
Find out more: bit.ly/4rFj33T
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There's still time to register for the Europeana Network Association's Annual General Assembly!
📅 13 November 2025, 9.30 - 11.00 CET
📍 Online
💡 This year's AGM has a special focus on #ArtificialIntelligence
👤 The AGM is for ENA members
🔗 bit.ly/4377uHP
See you there!
📅 13 November 2025, 9.30 - 11.00 CET
📍 Online
💡 This year's AGM has a special focus on #ArtificialIntelligence
👤 The AGM is for ENA members
🔗 bit.ly/4377uHP
See you there!
November 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
There's still time to register for the Europeana Network Association's Annual General Assembly!
📅 13 November 2025, 9.30 - 11.00 CET
📍 Online
💡 This year's AGM has a special focus on #ArtificialIntelligence
👤 The AGM is for ENA members
🔗 bit.ly/4377uHP
See you there!
📅 13 November 2025, 9.30 - 11.00 CET
📍 Online
💡 This year's AGM has a special focus on #ArtificialIntelligence
👤 The AGM is for ENA members
🔗 bit.ly/4377uHP
See you there!
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🎮🗓️ Video games are an engaging way to interact with cultural heritage. Join us and speakers from @efgamp.bsky.social on 26 November as we explore the video game as a cultural artefact in its own right. Sign up now 👉 bit.ly/4p9fYqF
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🎮🗓️ Video games are an engaging way to interact with cultural heritage. Join us and speakers from @efgamp.bsky.social on 26 November as we explore the video game as a cultural artefact in its own right. Sign up now 👉 bit.ly/4p9fYqF
Important, by the @nytimes.com : Turkey’s People Are Resisting Autocracy. They Deserve More Than Silence. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/o...
Opinion | Turkey’s People Are Resisting Autocracy. They Deserve More Than Silence.
The world’s democracies can speak up to make Erdogan’s life less comfortable.
www.nytimes.com
April 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Important, by the @nytimes.com : Turkey’s People Are Resisting Autocracy. They Deserve More Than Silence. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/o...
Watching 1st episode of #Kabul. Very interesting, European production , English-language. Rare to watch anything about #Afghanistan with a European narrative and somehow seems a show for our time.
March 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Watching 1st episode of #Kabul. Very interesting, European production , English-language. Rare to watch anything about #Afghanistan with a European narrative and somehow seems a show for our time.
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Zelenskyy to join Starmer and European leaders at key summit before meeting the King
www.itv.com/news/2025-03...
www.itv.com/news/2025-03...
March 2, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Zelenskyy to join Starmer and European leaders at key summit before meeting the King
www.itv.com/news/2025-03...
www.itv.com/news/2025-03...
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Every year, the Europeana and partners contribute to Women’s History Month. This year is no exception. Here are some of the activities you can look forward to this #WomensHistoryMonth. Learn more and join us➡️https://bit.ly/4k1mfD0
February 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Every year, the Europeana and partners contribute to Women’s History Month. This year is no exception. Here are some of the activities you can look forward to this #WomensHistoryMonth. Learn more and join us➡️https://bit.ly/4k1mfD0
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We're looking for a project coordinator (part-time 24 to 32 hours, 6 months) and two translation interns (Polish and Danish). Are you interested? Check our vacancy website for all the details ➡️ pro.europeana.eu/job
Do you know someone who could be a perfect match? Help us spread the word!
Do you know someone who could be a perfect match? Help us spread the word!
February 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We're looking for a project coordinator (part-time 24 to 32 hours, 6 months) and two translation interns (Polish and Danish). Are you interested? Check our vacancy website for all the details ➡️ pro.europeana.eu/job
Do you know someone who could be a perfect match? Help us spread the word!
Do you know someone who could be a perfect match? Help us spread the word!
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One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad review – a cathartic savaging of western hypocrisy over Gaza
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad review – a cathartic savaging of western hypocrisy over Gaza
The novelist and reporter delivers a passionate indictment of complacent liberal responses to Israel’s brutal campaign
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad review – a cathartic savaging of western hypocrisy over Gaza
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What now for cultural heritage in Syria? After over a decade of war and destruction, Syria’s rich heritage is entering a new phase of restoration and hope but challenges remain.
Read more in this opinion piece from Khaled Hiatlih: heritagemanagement.org/syrian-antiq...
#Syria #culturalheritage
Read more in this opinion piece from Khaled Hiatlih: heritagemanagement.org/syrian-antiq...
#Syria #culturalheritage
February 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
What now for cultural heritage in Syria? After over a decade of war and destruction, Syria’s rich heritage is entering a new phase of restoration and hope but challenges remain.
Read more in this opinion piece from Khaled Hiatlih: heritagemanagement.org/syrian-antiq...
#Syria #culturalheritage
Read more in this opinion piece from Khaled Hiatlih: heritagemanagement.org/syrian-antiq...
#Syria #culturalheritage
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Experience the power of AI and creativity at the
#AI4CultureHackathon. With Europeana’s cultural datasets and AI4Culture’s advanced tools, collaborate to develop bold ideas that transform preservation and engagement.
Applications are now open ➡️ bit.ly/4jyKpEG
#AI4CultureHackathon. With Europeana’s cultural datasets and AI4Culture’s advanced tools, collaborate to develop bold ideas that transform preservation and engagement.
Applications are now open ➡️ bit.ly/4jyKpEG
January 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Experience the power of AI and creativity at the
#AI4CultureHackathon. With Europeana’s cultural datasets and AI4Culture’s advanced tools, collaborate to develop bold ideas that transform preservation and engagement.
Applications are now open ➡️ bit.ly/4jyKpEG
#AI4CultureHackathon. With Europeana’s cultural datasets and AI4Culture’s advanced tools, collaborate to develop bold ideas that transform preservation and engagement.
Applications are now open ➡️ bit.ly/4jyKpEG
Thousands are protesting around #Greece demanding accountability for the train accident that on February 28 2023 resulted in the deaths of 57 people.
January 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Thousands are protesting around #Greece demanding accountability for the train accident that on February 28 2023 resulted in the deaths of 57 people.
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Hi👋we're new here! ☺️ If you don't know #Europeana, here is some info below to get to know us better!
🎨 Explore Europe's digitised #CulturalHeritage collections ➡️https://www.europeana.eu
🏛️Do you work in, with, or around digital #CulturalHeritage? Discover helpful resources➡️https://pro.europeana.eu
🎨 Explore Europe's digitised #CulturalHeritage collections ➡️https://www.europeana.eu
🏛️Do you work in, with, or around digital #CulturalHeritage? Discover helpful resources➡️https://pro.europeana.eu
January 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Hi👋we're new here! ☺️ If you don't know #Europeana, here is some info below to get to know us better!
🎨 Explore Europe's digitised #CulturalHeritage collections ➡️https://www.europeana.eu
🏛️Do you work in, with, or around digital #CulturalHeritage? Discover helpful resources➡️https://pro.europeana.eu
🎨 Explore Europe's digitised #CulturalHeritage collections ➡️https://www.europeana.eu
🏛️Do you work in, with, or around digital #CulturalHeritage? Discover helpful resources➡️https://pro.europeana.eu
Get to know #Europeana
Hi👋we're new here! ☺️ If you don't know #Europeana, here is some info below to get to know us better!
🎨 Explore Europe's digitised #CulturalHeritage collections ➡️https://www.europeana.eu
🏛️Do you work in, with, or around digital #CulturalHeritage? Discover helpful resources➡️https://pro.europeana.eu
🎨 Explore Europe's digitised #CulturalHeritage collections ➡️https://www.europeana.eu
🏛️Do you work in, with, or around digital #CulturalHeritage? Discover helpful resources➡️https://pro.europeana.eu
January 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Get to know #Europeana
Spain is planning to impose a 100 per cent tax on real estate for buyers from non-EU countries such as the UK in a bid to improve housing affordability by deterring foreign purchases.
Spain is one of many European countries where public anger is mounting over the difficulty of finding affordable housing, as property prices soar and construction lags far behind demand. www.ft.com/content/8e2e...
January 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Spain is planning to impose a 100 per cent tax on real estate for buyers from non-EU countries such as the UK in a bid to improve housing affordability by deterring foreign purchases.
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Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, who led Greece into the EU's single currency in 2001, died on Sunday at 88 reut.rs/4a3GqM2
Former Greek prime minister Simitis dies aged 88
Former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis, who led the country into the European Union's single currency in 2001, died on Sunday aged 88 at his summer house in the Peloponnese.
reut.rs
January 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, who led Greece into the EU's single currency in 2001, died on Sunday at 88 reut.rs/4a3GqM2
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✨HERITΛGE Highlights 2024 ✨
Check out how we worked last year to empower the world’s heritage professionals to engage communities in stewarding their cultural assets for greater understanding, sustainability and economic development.
🔗 heritagemanagement.org/heritage-hig...
Check out how we worked last year to empower the world’s heritage professionals to engage communities in stewarding their cultural assets for greater understanding, sustainability and economic development.
🔗 heritagemanagement.org/heritage-hig...
January 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
✨HERITΛGE Highlights 2024 ✨
Check out how we worked last year to empower the world’s heritage professionals to engage communities in stewarding their cultural assets for greater understanding, sustainability and economic development.
🔗 heritagemanagement.org/heritage-hig...
Check out how we worked last year to empower the world’s heritage professionals to engage communities in stewarding their cultural assets for greater understanding, sustainability and economic development.
🔗 heritagemanagement.org/heritage-hig...
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Greece’s former royal family seeks to regain citizenship 50 years after end of monarchy
Greece’s former royal family seeks to regain citizenship 50 years after end of monarchy
Ministry says ‘historically pending matter’ is being resolved as late king’s relatives acknowledge government – but choice of surname ruffles feathers
Members of Greece’s former royal family have applied for Greek citizenship and formally acknowledged…
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2024 at 4:52 AM
Greece’s former royal family seeks to regain citizenship 50 years after end of monarchy
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Michael Mosley’s cause of death ‘unascertainable’, coroner says
Michael Mosley’s cause of death ‘unascertainable’, coroner says
TV doctor’s death on Greek island in June probably due to heatstroke or a pathological cause, coroner finds
A coroner has recorded an open conclusion regarding the “unascertainable” death of TV doctor Michael Mosley, who died on a Greek island after he…
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Michael Mosley’s cause of death ‘unascertainable’, coroner says
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TikTok’s annual carbon footprint is likely bigger than Greece’s, study finds
TikTok’s annual carbon footprint is likely bigger than Greece’s, study finds
Average user generates greenhouse gases equal to driving an extra 123 miles in gas-powered car a year, data shows
TikTok’s annual carbon footprint is probably larger than that of Greece, according to a new analysis of the social media platform’s…
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:47 PM
TikTok’s annual carbon footprint is likely bigger than Greece’s, study finds
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President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle, his son’s longtime fiancée, to serve as U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Here’s what to know about Guilfoyle.
Here’s what to know about Guilfoyle.
Who is Kim Guilfoyle? Trump taps ex-Fox News host, lawyer as Greek ambassador
Trump announced his intent to nominate Kim Guilfoyle — a former Fox News host, political fundraiser and fiancée of son Don Jr. — to become U.S. ambassador to Greece.
wapo.st
December 11, 2024 at 2:33 PM
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle, his son’s longtime fiancée, to serve as U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Here’s what to know about Guilfoyle.
Here’s what to know about Guilfoyle.
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The end of Assad’s dictatorship is a positive and long-awaited development. It also shows the weakness of Assad’s backers, Russia and Iran.
Our priority is to ensure security in the region. I will work with all the constructive partners, in Syria and in the region.
Our priority is to ensure security in the region. I will work with all the constructive partners, in Syria and in the region.
December 8, 2024 at 12:28 PM
The end of Assad’s dictatorship is a positive and long-awaited development. It also shows the weakness of Assad’s backers, Russia and Iran.
Our priority is to ensure security in the region. I will work with all the constructive partners, in Syria and in the region.
Our priority is to ensure security in the region. I will work with all the constructive partners, in Syria and in the region.
Greece PM Mitsotakis will visit Lebanon tomorrow & meet with PM Mikati and Parliament Speaker Berri. Greek gov spokesperson said visit will show support for ceasefire, Mitsotakis to reiterate Greece's readiness to assist in strengthening the state structures of Lebanon, including the Armed Forces.
December 5, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Greece PM Mitsotakis will visit Lebanon tomorrow & meet with PM Mikati and Parliament Speaker Berri. Greek gov spokesperson said visit will show support for ceasefire, Mitsotakis to reiterate Greece's readiness to assist in strengthening the state structures of Lebanon, including the Armed Forces.
UK PM’s spokesperson said loaning the artifacts remains a matter for the British Museum and govhas no plans to change the law to permit a permanent move of the Parthenon sculptures
www.ekathimerini.com/politics/for...
www.ekathimerini.com/politics/for...
Starmer welcomes Greek PM for talks but says Parthenon Sculptures are not on the agenda | eKathimerini.com
Greece's prime minister is in London on Tuesday for his first top-level UK meeting since a spat last year over the contested Parthenon Marbles.
www.ekathimerini.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:48 PM
UK PM’s spokesperson said loaning the artifacts remains a matter for the British Museum and govhas no plans to change the law to permit a permanent move of the Parthenon sculptures
www.ekathimerini.com/politics/for...
www.ekathimerini.com/politics/for...
Greek PM Mitsotakis and FM Gerapetritis held up to 3 "private meetings" with trustees of the British Museum and chair George Osborne about returning the Parthenon Sculptures - also known as the Elgin Marbles - this year! news.sky.com/story/elgin-...
Elgin Marbles: British Museum and Greek PM had 'private meetings' ahead of visit, source says
Returning the Elgin Marbles has been discussed "two or three times" this year during private meetings between the Greek prime minister, the trustees of the British Museum and George Osborne, a source ...
news.sky.com
December 2, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Greek PM Mitsotakis and FM Gerapetritis held up to 3 "private meetings" with trustees of the British Museum and chair George Osborne about returning the Parthenon Sculptures - also known as the Elgin Marbles - this year! news.sky.com/story/elgin-...