As Kia Motors held the ceremonial grand opening of its West Point plant Friday, executives said the Korean car maker is "well positioned" for future U.S. growth. Of course, no...
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Quiet, but No Peace in Divided Cyprus
Cyprus' ambassador to the U.S., Andreas Kakouris, is grateful that his nation's 36-year conflict with Turkey isn't violent. The Mediterranean island has been split since Turkey invaded northern Cyprus in...
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International Soccer Fest Kicks Off Web Site
The <!– @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } –The Atlanta International Soccer Fest 2010 has launched a Web site to build awareness for its month-long local...
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Chinese Official: Obama’s Dalai Lama Meeting Strains Relations
President Obama's meeting with the Dalai Lama will add untimely strain to a U.S.–China relationship still simmering over recent disputes, a top Chinese diplomat said in Atlanta. Mr. Obama hosted...
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Atlanta’s French and German Cultural Organizations Join Forces
While France and Germany ceremonially ended centuries of conflict with the signing of the Elysée Treaty in 1963, it was a first for the U.S. when the two countries’ cultural...
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Atlanta Firm Promotes Arsenal Soccer in China
A soccer team from London, Arsenal Football Club, has hired Helios Partners Inc., an Atlanta-based sports consulting agency, to head up its marketing efforts in China. The goal is to...
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Guest Commentary: Gifts Come Wrapped in Cross-Cultural Lessons
Every time the holidays come around in the U.S. I groan, just a little. I enjoy the spirit of the season or the day such as Valentine’s Day, the celebration...
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Franco-American Theater Troupe Launches Play at Emory
Théâtre du Rêve, the Atlanta-based French-language theater company, is performing the world premiere of a play based on the writings of French-Swiss playwright Valère Novarina Jan. 15-17 and Jan. 22-24...
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Danish Film Festival Begins Jan. 22 at the High
The fifth Annual Danish Film Festival is to take place Jan. 22-30 at the High Museum of Art in Midtown. Sponsored by the Danish-American Chamber of Commerce, the Danish Film...
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Clayton State Loses Business Dean to Abu Dhabi
The dean of Clayton State University’s business school, is leaving in March for a similar position at Abu Dhabi University in the United Arab Emirates. Jacob Chacko was hired by...