[ad_1] Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko told Euractiv on Thursday (February 15) that his successor Zelensky’s decision to prevent him from attending the Munich Security Conference (MSC) was “an affront to democracy”. Poroshenko, currently chairman of Ukraine’s European Solidarity Party, which has 27 members in the 450-seat parliament, was preparing to attend the high-profile meeting at the invitation of party chairman Christoph Heusgen. The 60th three-day summit, considered Europe’s most important forum on defense and security affairs, will open on Friday (February 16). Ukrainian media quoted Poroshenko, who served as president from 2014 to 2019, as saying that Ukrainian Parliament…
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[ad_1] Emrys Architects has collaborated with artist Tess Jaray to complete Berners and Wells – a new mixed-use scheme at the Berners-Allsopp Estate and Schroders in Fitzrovia, which features glazed brick, patterned facades. Emrys Architects has completed a mixed-use development in Fitzrovia, London, in partnership with Berners-Allsopp Estate and Schroders. The project, called Berners and Wells, involved the partial demolition and retention of the Edwardian facade of Wells Street, ensuring harmony with the adjacent Grade II* Sanderson Hotel. Further integration with the surrounding conservation is seen through careful attention to detail, such as the scheme’s raised brick walls and reconstructed…
[ad_1] The nation’s largest school district had been operating without a permanent chief information officer (CIO) for months before a glitch Tuesday that left New York City public school students without access to virtual classrooms. The search for a new CIO recently concluded, the I-Team has learned, but a new technology director is not yet in place to help deal with frustrated parents and students who find themselves temporarily without distance learning during this week’s snowstorm. DOE press secretary Nathaniel Steyer said the name of the permanent information chief will be announced soon. He added that the district has been…
[ad_1] People say you shouldn’t throw stones at glass houses, but architects in Dubai are learning a new lesson – you shouldn’t build glass houses or skyscrapers in the first place. As the New York Times details, around the same time air conditioning became popular in the 1970s, the oil boom revolutionized the city. With construction rising from the rooftops – literally leading up to the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building – developers commissioned futuristic structures made of steel, concrete and glass. However, the world has changed since then, with rising global temperatures being one of the most significant…
[ad_1] In the competitive world of college football, the pursuit of talent is never-ending. Penn State football, a prestigious institution in the collegiate world, finds itself at a critical juncture as it seeks to bolster its ranks with the addition of quality recruits. Against that backdrop, the Nittany Lions have set their sights on Aiden Manutai, a three-star safety from Hawaii who has designated a commitment to Penn State and Nebraska. Washington University together for an official visit in the summer. Penn State’s early contact with potential recruits marks the third-best odds of landing a commitment from Manutee, according to…
[ad_1] BOSTON – Boston-based Finegold Alexander Architects has announced the completion of a renovation and expansion project for Wellesley College’s Severance Hall, a major milestone in the college’s efforts to revitalize its residential portfolio. This transformative project is the first in a series of updates to Wellesley College’s residence halls, setting a new standard for historic preservation and modernization at an institution of higher education. The completion of the Severance Hall project marks a significant achievement in Wellesley College’s carbon neutrality plan. Severance Hall, built in 1926, is a historic building with 100 student bedrooms and accommodating 162 students. The…
[ad_1] This summer, a new superintendent will take over for Yorkville Community School District 115. Matthew Zediker, currently chief human resources officer for Rockford School District 205, will serve as superintendent starting July 1, the district announced. He will replace two interim superintendents who have led the district since the departure of former Superintendent Tim Shimp, who retired last spring. District officials said Zedik will spend time in the district before the start of this summer to assist with his transition by touring buildings, attending events and meeting with students, staff and families. Zediker’s hiring was the result of an…
[ad_1] Inizio Engage XD, the experience design division of Inizio Engage, has appointed conference veteran Tripp Mahan as head of North American event production. Mahan has two decades of meeting design experience and has served in numerous event leadership roles, including Director of Corporate Events for Herbalife, Vice President of Global Meetings and Strategic Partnerships for the Academy of Global Entertainment Marketing Arts & Sciences, and Chief Events Young Presidents Organization Officer. Mahan brings this experience to Inizio Engage XD, working alongside Inizio event agency executives: Helen Davis, director of North American exhibitions at WRG, and Katie Coleman, director of…
[ad_1] Kalyon Karapınar 1.350 MWp SPP – Central Control Building / Bilgin Architects © Egmen Karakaya+34 share shareFacebookTwittermailinterestWhatsapporhttps://www.archdaily.com/1013310/kalyon-karapinar-50-mwp-spp-central-control-building-bilgin-architects area The construction project area area: 2778 sqm Year The year the construction project was completed Year: 2023 photo manufacturer Product brands used in this construction project Chief Architect: Caner Bilgin, Begum Yilmaz Bilgin © Egmen KarakayaText description provided by the architect. Dialogue with the Earth – The building is located in Karapinar, the only region in Turkey with a desert climate. An area of 20 square kilometers in the area is no longer suitable for agriculture but has huge energy potential…
[ad_1] Join us for a conversation with Brendan McCoy, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Newport Hotels! The discussion will center on the valuable solutions M3 provided to solve the back-office challenges encountered by Newport Hospitality Group. Don’t miss this episode! About M3 Built by hoteliers, for hoteliersTM valueM3 is a powerful cloud-based financial platform and services company serving more than 8,000 hotels in the North American hospitality industry, helping drive cost savings, revenue growth and business insights. After nearly 25 years in business, M3 claims a customer retention rate of 95%. Used by more than 1,000 management groups,…