The 2024 HSBC German Film Festival proudly presented by Palace in cooperation with German Films, will feature a superb selection of contemporary German cinema. This year the festival, which is pleased to welcome aboard new naming rights partner HSBC, screens from 15 May – 5 June at Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas and Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas. The popular sidebar “Kino for Kids” presented by the Goethe-Institut will also return with films specially curated for children, teens and families. Kino for Kids 2024 Films: Mission: School of Fun (Die unlangweiligste Schule der Welt – Auf Klassenfahrt) There is no such thing…
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London’s West End is one of the capital’s of the world when it comes to world-class theatre. Perhaps only New York’s Broadway can really top it. But alongside the likes of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and the Palladium, there’s also a host of more unique theatres, offering up some fantastic performances on a nightly basis.Tourists flock to London’s Theatreland every night, after spending the day enjoying the likes of London bus tours and working their way from museum to museum, and a trip to one of the more unique offerings is always worth a try.If you’re looking for something…
Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country. Issued on: 26/03/2024 – 04:31 2 min The president will be chosen “without debate” by lawmakers “for a single six-year term”, and not by the public, according to the new text.The vote comes less than a month before the next legislative elections in Togo, but it is not yet known when the change — which was approved with 89 votes in favour, one against and one abstention…
From a Dakar prison to the presidency, Senegal’s anti-establishment Bassirou Diomaye Faye embodies the winning charisma of his mentor and opposition figurehead Ousmane Sonko, who endorsed him as his replacement. Issued on: 25/03/2024 – 17:57Modified: 25/03/2024 – 18:05 2 min “Bassirou is me,” said Sonko of his number two, who at the age of 44 is set to become Senegal’s youngest head of state after his main rival in the presidential election recognised his victory on Monday.The former tax inspector has risen in the shadow of the popular firebrand Sonko, who endorsed Faye after he was barred from standing in…
Home » How to Learn Spanish » Boost Your Motivation to Learn Spanish: 10 Powerful Hacks to Stay on Course Maintaining and even boosting motivation is the leading factor in succeeding in learning Spanish. When you hit a roadblock, like challenging vocabulary or grammar rules, you might feel like giving up, but don’t! There are new worlds, new cuisines and new people open to you as a Spanish speaker. Read on to learn 10 key hacks, tips and methods to stay motivated on your Spanish learning journey! Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF…
City of Salisbury Libraries, Community Centres and Hubs Can you believe the April school holidays are just around the corner? If you are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained, the City of Salisbury Libraries, Community Centres and Hubs have you covered with their program suitable for kids of all ages. Offering lots of variety either at a low cost or FREE! Activities include: Canvas painting Pottery class Saber class with the Saber Academy Biscuit baking Virtual Reality fun and so much more! Follow the City of Salisbury Libraries, Community Centres and Hubs on Facebook For more information and…
Fundamentals of CleaningEffective cleaning is essential for maintaining a hygienic, inviting, and comfortable living space. Understanding the nature of dirt and grime, the necessary cleaning supplies, and how to create an efficient routine is crucial for achieving a spotless environment.Understanding Dirt and GrimeDirt and grime in your home are composed of various particles, including dust, pollen, skin flakes, and microscopic organisms. They tend to accumulate on surfaces and in fabrics, contributing to a visually unappealing space and potentially harboring germs. Regular cleaning is vital to eliminate these particles and maintain a healthy living area. By recognizing the common types of…
Issued on: 25/03/2024 – 22:33 There have been celebrations and congratulations in Senegal for anti establishment candidate Bassirou diamaye Faye who looks set to have won Sunday’s presidential election. Despite a rocky run up to the March 24th vote that featured a last minute postponement to the original February 25th date, protests, a reversal by the constitutional court and serious concerns about the state of senegal’s democratic institutions, the country looks set for another peaceful, straightforward handover of power as the ruling coalition’s candidate and president Macky sall have already commended Diomaye Faye on his apparent win.. Nigeria’s launched a criminal…
A remarkably early, record-breaking heat wave hit the southern part of West Africa in mid-February. Climate change made this extreme heat 10 times as likely, according to a new analysis by an international team of scientists. It also pushed the heat index about four degrees Celsius higher than it would have been without the extra greenhouse gases in the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels.Officials saw the unusual temperatures coming, and national weather agencies in Ghana and Nigeria issued warnings to the public. The Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament took place in Ivory Coast during the heat wave, and players…
Dozens of Nigerian schoolchildren who were kidnapped this month have been released, officials said on Sunday. The Nigerian military said that 137 children had been freed by security forces in the northwest of the country.The children were abducted on March 7 from their school in Kuriga, a small town in the state of Kaduna, the latest in a long series of kidnappings that have plagued Africa’s most populous nation. The exact number of children taken from Kuriga remains murky.The state’s governor, Uba Sani, announced the return of the children, but he did not provide additional information on the circumstances of…