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Disputed Crimea gold treasures returned to Ukraine
After years of dispute with Russia, the ancient Scythian gold objects have now been returned from the Netherlands to Kyiv’s National History Museum.https://ouo.io/269jax
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Singer Gil Ofarim admits he lied about antisemitic incident
Jewish-German singer Gil Ofarim told a Leipzig court he had fabricated a story claiming he was the victim of antisemitism. A falsely accused hotel manager accepted Ofarim’s apology.https://ouo.io/il3hLm5
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Star pianist Igor Levit holds event against antisemitism
Germany’s cultural scene largely avoided showing solidarity with the victims of the Hamas attacks in Israel, pianist Igor Levit has said, which is why he wanted to hold an event that would break the silence.https://ouo.io/TP8849I
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UK’s Sunak cancels Greek PM talks amid Parthenon Marbles row
Kyriakos Mitsotakis was left frustrated by the cancellation of the scheduled meeting as he was keen to address the Parthenon Marbles, currently held at the British Museum.https://ouo.io/bz8rLf
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Antisemitism in Germany: A lack of empathy?
Since the Hamas terror attack in Israel, antisemitism has been on the rise in Germany. How is Germany’s Jewish culture scene dealing with all the hate?https://ouo.io/Ud5sBm
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Irish author Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for ‘Prophet Song’
Paul Lynch had been the bookies’ favorite to win the prestigious literary prize. The novel “Prophet Song” depicts an Ireland descending into totalitarianism in the near future.https://ouo.io/go5NzeE
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From stripteases to sky burials — the mystery of the funeral
Today marks Sunday of the Dead in Germany. A look at how different cultures perceive death and their sometimes unusual rituals to mark someone’s passing.https://ouo.io/qtPlqLg
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‘Extreme Tension’ at Berlin’s new national gallery
In its latest exhibition, the gallery showcases how artists reacted to the world’s crises between 1945 and 2000.https://ouo.io/jh2YZ1
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Thanksgiving: A holiday with a long tradition
The iconic American holiday dates back to the early 17th century, when the Pilgrims arrived in what is now the United States — and only survived thanks to the Wampanoag Native Americans.https://ouo.io/xz49dP
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Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ makes waves
While some have questioned the film’s accuracy, those who helped make the biopic have suggested it should just be enjoyed for what it is.https://ouo.io/UMziUW