The Greeks have an ancient saying that translates to "Nothing in excess," but the country's government hasn't been able to apply that ancient aphorism to its modern balance sheets. The...
Category: Culture
Portman ‘Art and Architecture’ Exhibition Opens in China
Many Atlantans stand in the atria of the Hyatt Regency or the Marriott Marquis and walk the AmericasMart's sky bridges unaware of the man whose vision brought these structures to...
Atlanta Drawing Speakers of Diverse Languages
How does an American company handle an inquiry in the Diula or Pashtu languages? What about Taishanese, Tigrinya or Tongan? Organizations across the metro area are having to answer that...
Atlanta, Meet Nuremberg, Your German Sister
Nuremberg, Germany – She's old, but she's aged with grace and beauty. Once revered by kings, she suffered a period of disgrace but has bounced back with courage. Atlanta, meet...
Spiritual Lessons From an Archbishop’s iPhone
The worldwide popularity of Apple Inc.'s iPhone is largely thanks to its dazzling touchscreen, which lets users navigate content with a flick or a pinch of their fingers. But the...
Senegal Ambassador, Tourism Minister to Visit Atlanta
The West African nation of Senegal's U.S. ambassador and minister of tourism and handicrafts are set to visit Atlanta next week. Tourism Minister Thierno Lo will arrive on July 22, with Ambassador Fatou Danielle Diagne scheduled to come a day later,...
Germany Falls to Spain in World Cup
Since the World Cup began June 11, soccer fans have gathered at their favorite haunts across Atlanta to cheer their teams to victory. On Wednesday, July 7, members of Atlanta's...
Korea Honors Georgiaโs Korean War Veterans
South Korea’s rise from devastation to its current status as the world’s 15th largest economy was a dominant theme of a reception held in Atlanta June 29 commemorating the 60th...
Tourism Rep: With New China-Taiwan Flights, No More Picking Sides
Direct flights between Taiwan and mainland China are making it easier for American travelers to visit both locales on the same trip to Asia, said Michael Chang, director of the...
With 18 Sister Cities, Atlanta Still Lacks International Department
Nuremberg, Germany – When Atlanta organizations hosted a “Europe Day” dinner and reception last month, it seemed that the city knew how to value its overseas partners. But the same...

