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Les på norsk True to tradition, Editor and Commentator Arne O. Holm drove his rolling office to Harstad and the Arctic Arts Festival under the High North Tour banner.  And why does one push oneself through a marathon week of debates year after year during the Arctic Arts Festival? asks Holm rhetorically.  "Because conversations between people trump everything, and because Harstad was the center of exciting cultural meetings without respect for country borders this week," writes Holm in this week's commentary.   Together with journalist Astri Edvardsen, he is behind High North News' debate series High Noon. Inspired by the Western film of the same name, it deals with topical issues such as democracy, youth violence, culture, and resilience.  The two have produced debates, reports, and a wealth of content on our social media channels, including music and glimpses of the chaos behind the scenes, which are worth catching up on. "We Icelanders never prepare for

TEMPO.CO , Yogyakarta - State railway company PT KAI of Operational Area 6 or Daop 6 in Yogyakarta is organizing a 'Fun Trip Carnival with KAI' program during the school holidays. This program runs from 24 June to 14 July 2024 at KAI stations in the area of Daop 6 Yogyakarta. "Through this program, Daop 6 Yogyakarta has prepared several pleasant surprises for children who use the train," said Daop 6 Yogyakarta Public Relations Manager Krisbiyantoro, Friday, June 28, 2024. The series of Fun Trip Carnival with KAI programs includes Magician & Clown Performances, Music Performances, Fun Field Trips, Kids Activities, Kids Corner, and others. KAI Yogyakarta officials will also periodically greet customers at stations and trains while providing official KAI merchandise. "The customer greeting shows that Daop 6 is always ready to provide optimal service to customers and meet every customer need," he said. Especially for the Solo Balapan station, KAI Yog

The founders of LA-based Working Holiday Studio have renovated a midcentury home for themselves and their growing family, transforming the interiors to echo a Mexican hacienda. Designers Carlos Naude and Whitney Brown chose to move from their previous ranch-style home to a larger dwelling after having a second child, knowing they would need more space. Working Holiday Studio added arched openings and handmade brick floors to the midcentury home The couple found another midcentury home built in 1962 in the Granada Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles, which they set about remodelling in "an eclectic hacienda style with Mexican and Scandinavian influences". "We renovated the house because it hasn't been updated since the first owners bought it and was in much need of a refresh," the duo told Dezeen. "The layout didn't make sense for modern living and the house felt dark, cold and outdated." Details like iron railings with wavy balusters

Based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines banks will be open on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Generally, banks operate on the first and third Saturdays of each month, while they remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays. Given that June has a fifth Saturday this year, banks across the country will be operational on this day. However, there is an exception for the state of Nagaland. Specifically, banks in Kohima will observe a holiday on June 29 due to the Municipal and Town Council Elections. This localized closure aligns with the RBI's policy of designating holidays for special regional events. The RBI categorizes bank holidays into three types: holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays, and banks' closing of accounts. These holidays are communicated through the RBI’s official channels, including its website and notifications to banks. Schedule of bank holiday In most regions of India, June 29 is not a bank ho

The Reserve Bank of India plays a crucial role in determining the bank holidays for the entire year in India. This includes all types of banks, such as cooperative, rural, regional, private, and public sector banks. As per the regulations, all banks will be closed on Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, and national and regional holidays. However, in the rare occurrence of five Saturdays in a month, banks will be open for business on the fifth Saturday. 6 big deadlines, rule changes in July 2024: Credit card rule changes, Paytm wallet, ITR deadline On June 29, most places do not observe a bank holiday because it falls on the third Saturday of the month. However, it's worth noting that an exception to this is the city of Kohima in Nagaland. Banks will be closed due to poll day for Municipal & Town Council Elections in the state of Nagaland. The central bank designates certain holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays, and Ba

Thiruvananthapuram: Southwest monsoon intensified across Kerala with various parts of the state, especially in the northern districts, receiving heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in nine districts on Friday -- Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. A yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall ranging from 64.5 to 115.5 mm within 24 hours. A holiday has been declared for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, and tuition centres in Kottayam district on Friday due to waterlogging. Additionally, the Alappuzha District Collector has declared a holiday for the taluks of Kuttanad, Ambalappuzha, Cherthala, and Chengannur. However, public and university exams will take place as scheduled. The weather body also forecast rain accompanied by thundershowers in most parts of Kerala till July 3. In view of the adverse weather conditions and rough sea, fishermen

Are you ready for some football? It's game time on Hallmark Channel this holiday season when two renowned Kansas City institutions - the Kansas City Chiefs and Hallmark - team up with the NFL and Skydance Sports for a holiday movie and partnership that will have audiences everywhere cheering - TOUCHDOWN! Tyler Hynes (Shifting Gears, Three Wise Men and a Baby), Hunter King (Two Scoops Of Italy, The Santa Summit) and Ed Begley Jr. (You ng Sheldon , Better Call Sa ul) star in the new, original movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story . The movie begins production next month and will film entirely in Kansas City, Missouri locations, including the iconic GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, marking the first time the loudest stadium in the world has been used as a filming location in a Hallmark movie. "With Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs both homegrown, rooted in values, tradition and community, there is a special alchemy between these two iconic organizations,"

Holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in Kottayam disrict on June 28 due to waterlogging. Meanwhile, in neighbouring Alappuzha district, schools, colleges and anganwadis will remain closed in four taluks on Friday. Alappuzha District Collector has declared holiday for the taluks of Kuttanad, Ambalappuzha, Cherthala and Chengannur. However, scheduled exams have not been postponed in both Kottayam and Alappuzha districts. Meanwhile, the Pathanamthitta District Collector gave a funny response to students who queried him about a possible holiday. Citing the 'green' (light rain) alert sounded for Pathanamthitta on Friday, the collector posted: "It is green, children. Do your homework and pack your bags." (to be updated) Adblock test (Why?) from "holiday" - Google News https://ift.tt/1JMvaSB via IFTTT

Courtesy of Focus Features, Photo Credit: Aidan Monaghan Focus Features has a gift for horror fans this holiday season with the release of Robert Eggers’  Nosferatu  on December 25th. Written and directed by Eggers, the film’s cast features Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney, Willem Dafoe, and Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok. Eggers also serves as a producer alongside Chris Columbus. According to the synopsis, Robert Eggers’  Nosferatu  is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire who is infatuated with her. Nosferatu  marks Focus Features’ ongoing collaboration with Eggers following the 2022 release of the viking epic  The Northman  ($34.2M domestic/$69.6M global). The film also reunites Eggers with veteran producer Chris Columbus who is credited as executive producer on Eggers’  The Witch  ($25.1M domestic/$40.4M global) and  The Lighthouse  ($10.8M domestic/$18.1M global).

Travis Kelce may be appearing on stage at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but that’s not the only way the Kansas City Chiefs are leaning into romance. The NFL and the Missouri team will partner with Hallmark for “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” a new movie set to air during the 15th annual Countdown to Christmas event this year. Tyler Hynes , Hunter King and Ed Begley Jr. will star in the original movie, with production kicking off next month. It will film entirely in Kansas City, Missouri, becoming the first Hallmark production to film at the GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. “With Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs both homegrown, rooted in values, tradition and community, there is a special alchemy between these two iconic organizations,” said Hallmark chief brand officer Darren Abbott. “By blending the warmth of Hallmark storytelling with the excitement of professional football, we are thrilled to give audiences a front-row seat to this community’s spirit, rich traditions a

Families living in the fishing village which topped the UK table for holiday lets profit growth are divided over the influx of tourists. The quiet Northumbrian seaside village of Seahouses has left longtime rival holiday destinations such as Cornwall in the rearview mirror as a boom in tourism has caused a surge in rental profits in the region.  But the rise of visitors to the town, which lies on the northeast coast of England, has caused division amongst the locals – with some claiming they love tourists, while others moan they bring it down. The popularity has been good for the owners of the holiday rentals, with recent data showing rental income was up 36 per cent to £29,700 in 2023. However local residents have criticised the spiralling housing prices for causing young people to move away because they can’t afford to buy houses in the area any longer. The quiet seaside village of Seahouses has experienced a boom in tourism which has caused a surge in rental profits But

CAIRO – 24 June 2024: Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that Sunday, June 30, will be an official paid holiday on the anniversary of the June 30 Revolution. The paid holiday includes workers in ministries, government departments, public bodies, local administration units, public sector companies, and public business sector companies, according to the Prime Minister’s decision. 11 years ago, president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, then-defense minister of Egypt, announced the ousting of Mohamed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated President, after a year in power, as per the calls of millions of protesters. In a statement on behalf of the Egyptian Armed Forces on 3 July 2013, Sisi announced a roadmap agreed upon “with some of the symbols of national and political forces as well as youth, without exclusion or segregation of anyone.” Sisi read out loud the opening remarks of the Armed Forces’ statement, stressing that the army “could never turn a deaf ear or a blind eye t

The second most popular tourist destination in Spain, Barcelona, has decided to take under control apartment rentals, warning it will shut these tourist accommodation spots in the next four years. The decision was announced by the city’s major, Jaume Callboni, who noted that 10,101 apartments would lose their licence to accommodate tourists as short-term rentals, a popular practice over the recent years, Schengen.News reports. Those 10,000 apartments will be used by the city’s residents or will go on the market for rent or sale.   Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Callboni The Mayor is confident that this is Barcelona’s biggest problem, implying that by introducing the measure, the housing crisis in the city would improve. Short-Term Rentals – One of the Drivers of Housing Crisis in Barcelona Houses and rentals rented by Barcelona locals to tourists in exchange for material benefits are known as short-term rentals. This practice has caused thousands of people across popular destinati

Jack Grealish has reportedly abbreviated his summer holiday to rejoin Manchester City early for pre-season training. Jack Grealish Instagram / @jackgrealish The 28-year-old playmaker was unexpectedly left out of Gareth Southgate's final 26-man England squad for Euro 2024, a decision that surprised many. Jack Grealish Instagram / @jackgrealish Following the exclusion, Grealish took a holiday to Dubai, where he relaxed and received some support. Subsequently, he traveled to Sardinia with his girlfriend, Sasha Attwood. While enjoying his time off with his partner, Grealish remained committed to his fitness regimen. He shared a topless selfie showing the results of a workout and utilized Juventus' academy training facilities to stay in peak condition. According to the Daily Star, the $127 million star is now set to return to Manchester earlier than planned. Manchester City's players who are not participating in the Euros or Copa America are scheduled to report

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was recovered from a lake at a holiday park. Dorset police received a report in the early hours of Sunday morning raising concern for the welfare of a man at Warmwell Holiday Park in Crossways . Emergency services attended the scene where a man in his 70s was pulled out of Heron Lake with the assistance of the fire service. The man, who was from Birmingham, was pronounced dead at the scene while a man and a woman who knew the victim were subsequently arrested. The pair, in their 50s and from Birmingham, were arrested on suspicion of murder, and the woman also was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. Detective Inspector Shaun Inkpen appealed for witnesses to come forward. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who sadly di

It's been a busy -- in the best possible way -- week for Boston Celtics players and their fanbase. First the C's defeated the Dallas Mavericks in dominant fashion at TD Garden Monday night to win their 18th championship , the most in NBA history. Next they boarded a plane with the Larry O'Brien trophy and flew to Miami for a quick celebratory trip . They returned to Boston Wednesday and head coach Joe Mazzulla brought the championship trophy to several North End restaurants , including Strega, Table Boston and Umbria, stopping at Strega for dinner. He also visited the Nonantum Boxing Club in Newton, where he works out regularly. The team reunited Friday for the duck boat parade , celebrating a banner day in the City of Champions with over a million people estimated to have turned out for the rolling rally. Relive the NBA champion Boston Celtics' entire duck boat parade on Friday, June 21, 2024.  And the party didn't stop there. Some of the players and Coach

Bernardine Evaristo How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair is a very literary and lushly written memoir about growing up with a Rastafarian father in Jamaica who imposed his tyrannical will on his children, especially his daughters, to such an extent that it was suffocating and psychologically damaging. Eventually Sinclair escapes his grip and finds freedom and self-determination in the US, where she becomes a writer, initially a poet. Shockingly honest and brave, but also beautifully immersive and ultimately uplifting, this is a stunning book. Zadie Smith I just finished one of the great reading experiences of my life: Virginia Woolf’s diaries . All the seasons of life are in there, but she’s especially acute on the joys of summer. My own summer project is reading Huckleberry Finn in preparation for Percival Everett’s James . Halle Butler’s Banal Nightmare (out in August, Orion) will end summer with a bang. It’s about turning 37 and realising you hate everybody you know.