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Scotsman
3 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
10 new Edinburgh hotel developments that could transform city's landscape forever
2 . Office building to become 102-bedroom hotel? A New Town office building could be converted into a 102-bedroom hotel under plans submitted to the council. Albany House, on the corner of Albany Street and Broughton Street was built on the site of the former Barony St James Church - once a city landmark with its 180ft tower - which was demolished in 1983. The legal firm which currently occupies the premises is relocating to new offices in the city centre later this year. And the plans submitted by Artisan Real Estate would see the five-storey sandstone office building turned into a hotel, which would operate under the 'Hub by Premier Inn' brand, with 102 bedrooms, lounge and dining space for guests. A reheat kitchen is proposed at basement level. Most of the external structure of the building - which was designed to reflect the adjacent Georgian neoclassical town houses - would remain unchanged, but the top floor would be given a contemporary new cladding and finish. There would be minor alterations to the entrance and all the windows would be replaced. | supplied
Irish Examiner
6 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Antiques: Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture at Cork auction
An unusual pair of bird's eye maple ormolu mounted mirrored hall stands with grey marble tops will feature at the Marshs online only auction in Cork next Saturday (July 5). The sale will offer a selection of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture, art and collectibles like Waterford Crystal, silver, clocks, rugs and books. A large bronze sculpture of a lady signed Ross is estimated at €1,200-€1,500 and a Georgian four-door breakfront bookcase has an estimate of €1,000-€1,200. An Irish Georgian two-door bureau bookcase at Marshs. Among other furniture lots are a Victorian rosewood davenport, a Regency satinwood and marquetry occasional table, a Georgian three-tier waterfall bookshelf and a Georgian Canterbury. There are two Masons Ironstone dinner services. The auction is on view from 10.30am to 6pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Marshs warehouse, off Grand Parade and South Mall, Cork
USA Today
9 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira prediction, pick: Title No. 2, or a title renewed?
Topuria vacated featherweight title for shot at lightweight belt MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 317 vacant lightweight title main event between former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and ex-lightweight champ Charles Oliveira. Ilia Topuria UFC 317 preview Staple info: Supplemental info: Charles Oliveira UFC 317 preview Staple info: Supplemental info: Ilia Topura vs. Charles Oliveira point of interest: Pressure pit The main event for UFC 317 features a vacant lightweight title fight between two men who are very familiar with pressure. An offensive marauder who can Thai march forward behind a high guard, Charles Oliveira offers a plethora of problems on the feet. Aside from an excellent utilization of front teeps, the Brazilian standout also has a long, prodding jab that he likes to use to set up right hands and leg kicks off of. When feeling in stride, it's not uncommon to see Oliveira implement some sort of 'touch-n-go' theme, as he seems to have a bit of a hardwiring for catching and pitching punches. The former lightweight kingpin also keeps a solid left hook on a hair-trigger, either deploying it as a countering check or attaching it to the end of combinations. Once establishing his range, Oliveira is quick to find creative elbows and destructive uppercuts that often change the complexion of a fight at the drop of a dime. However, Oliveira, too, is not beyond getting knocked off course, as his shelling style has traditionally opened him up to body damage and power shots that can pierce around the guard. Enter Ilia Topuria. An aggressive fighter who came out of the gates as more of a bull than a matador, Ilia Topuria is developing an elite striking game before our very eyes. Typically looking to cut off the cage, Topuria will initially display a lot of the right ideas you'd like to see from forward-moving fighters. From small feints that accompany Topuria's pressure to the tight distances he likes to keep on the feet, the Georgian fighter's style ensures high temperatures in his fights. Although Topuria isn't the tallest or longest fighter in his division, he has a knack for punching with his opponents in order to meet them in the middle. The 28-year-old is also good about flowing into left hooks, particularly down low to the liver. Against Josh Emmett, Topuria demonstrated the ability to focus his aggression for the better part of 25 minutes in what was a boxing masterclass opposite a devastating puncher. Aside from solid footwork and a beautiful jab, Topuria quietly incorporated some slick shoulder rolls to protect his chin and take some power off of Emmett's shots. This tactic and the spirit of Topuria's movement, in general, also feed right into the Georgian's patent pull counters (which come with a Conor McGregor-Esque swagger in tow). Topuria also has some underrated calf kicks in his arsenal, but he could end up shelving a lot of those attacks considering the looming takedown threat that Oliveira presents. Ilia Topura vs. Charles Oliveira breakdown: Protect your neck Considering each fighter's grappling bases and submission sensibilities, I'll be curious to see how they implement their strengths. A dangerous submission grappler who grew up with jiu-jitsu, Topuria has proven to be a top-level black belt with his finishing prowess on the floor. A demon from the front-headlock position, Topuria can seamlessly transition into his favored anaconda choke like it's second nature. Topuria is also a solid wrestler and superb scrambler – an area where his athleticism particularly shines through in the way in which he floats positions. Offensively, Topuria can change levels with a double leg in the open if he chooses, but his background in Greco-Roman wrestling has shown glimpses of itself in the form of suplexes via the clinch. Defensively, Topuria demonstrates solid reactions from hips that are hardwired to sprawl to head position that he utilizes to steer. However, despite Topuria being the better wrestler on paper, Oliveira is the more active and offensive of the two. Shortly after getting outwrestled by Frankie Edgar back at UFC 162, Oliveira worked diligently to improve that portion of his grappling game. Now, it's not uncommon to see Oliveira outwrestling a decent amount of his contemporaries early and often (especially if he can get to any variation of a bodylock). And when opponents attempt to wrestle "Do Bronx," Oliveira – despite showing improved takedown defense in recent years – is also not shy about reverting to his home of front-choke counters. Oliveira is masterful from most front-headlock variations, displaying the acumen to shift the dynamic of a position as he unleashes interweaving submission attempts as if he's firing them off from an M-60 machine gun. And If Oliveira can find the back, he's proven to be one of the Top 10 rear-naked choke artists in UFC history with the way in which he closes the show. Ilia Topura vs. Charles Oliveira odds The oddsmakers and the public are heavily favoring the sitting champion, listing Topuria -500 and Oliveira +340 via FanDuel. Ilia Topura vs. Charles Oliveira prediction, pick Despite not disagreeing with who is favored, the betting line listed above is a bit too wide for my liking. Aside from the fact that Oliviera is one of the sport's most proven products and accoladed finishers, "Do Bronx" offers some potent threats to Topuria from a stylistic perspective. Although I still stand firm that southpaws will provide Topuria with the most problems, Oliveira's knees and front teeps will provide legitimate obstacles for the Georgian fighter given his style and stature. Working out of an orthodox, boxing-centric stance, Topuria can inherently dip or slip heavy on approach despite having some stellar footwork overall. And if Topuria does get clipped and decides to go for a takedown, then he'll need to be extra careful considering that he tends to shoot with his head into his opponent's left side – which just happens to be the side where Oliveira locks up all of his front chokes from. Still, there are arguably more crucial stylistic archetypes going against Oliveira in this matchup. Not only does Topuria have the grappling chops to hang with Oliveira from positive positions, but the former featherweight champ also possesses the speed change-ups and bodywork that has traditionally troubled the Brazilian standing. Couple that with Topuria's ability to adjust and make reads on the fly, and I suspect that the first 5-7 minutes of this fight could be too much for Oliveira to come back from at this stage of his career. I sincerely hope I'm wrong as this feels like a dog or pass situation from a betting perspective, but I'll officially pick Topuria to topple another one of my favorite fighters – this time in the first frame. Prediction: Topuria inside the distance Ilia Topura vs. Charles Oliveira start time, how to watch As the main event, Pantoja and Kara-France are expected to make their walks to the octagon at approximately 12:15 a.m. ET. The fight airs on pay-per-view via ESPN+.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Ligue 1 Forward: Should Frank Move In For Him?
Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Ligue 1 Forward: Should Frank Move In For Him? In a recent report, TuttoJuve revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a keen eye on Olympique Lyonnais forward Georges Mikautadze. It has been stated that Spurs are eyeing a move to bring the Georgian striker to North London this summer. Mikautadze's Impressive Form In French Football Mikautadze enjoyed a decent run of form at the French club in the previous campaign after he produced a string of impressive displays for them in the final third. The Georgia international banged in 17 goals and picked up 11 assists in 47 matches for Lyon last season across all fronts. Advertisement The 24-year-old led the line well and deserves credit for averaging 3.23 shots per 90 minutes in the Ligue 1. He also kept 42.3% of his attempts on target. Mikautadze even distributed possession well based on his pass success rate of 76.5% in the top tier of French football (stats via His current contract at the French club will expire in the summer of 2028. Therefore, Spurs would have to make a convincing offer if they are serious about recruiting the Georgian forward this off-season. TBILISI, GEORGIA – MARCH 23: Georges Mikautadze of Georgia kicks to score a goal during the UEFA Nations League B/C Play-off 2nd Leg match between Georgia and Armenia at Dinamo Arena on March 23, 2025 in Tbilisi, Georgia. (Photo by) Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank Move In For Mikautadze? Mikautadze excels at finding a yard of space for himself to get a few strikes in at goal. He has got the vision to create some inviting chances for his teammates in the final third and is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet. Advertisement The Georgian talent deserves credit for scoring and creating a handful of goals for his team. Mikautadze is primarily a centre-forward but can also fill in as a left-winger if told to do so. However, only time will tell whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League if Spurs manage to bring him on board this summer. We can expect Mikautadze to add more firepower to Tottenham boss Thomas Frank's frontline. He has what it takes to nail down a regular first-team spot at the North London club next season. At 24, Mikautadze has his best years ahead of him. Therefore, the North London club would be wise to move in for him in this summer transfer period as long as they can get him for a reasonable fee.
OC Media
14 hours ago
- Politics
- OC Media
Abkhazian and Syrian foreign ministers discuss trade in Damascus
Sign in or or Become a member to unlock the audio version of this article Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel Aliyev's fears — become an OC Media member today Become a member Abkhazian Foreign Minister Oleg Bartsits has met with his Syrian counterpart Assad al-Shaibani in Damascus where they discussed developing trade via the sea. While Abkhazia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the visit, neither the Syrian Foreign Ministry nor official Syrian news agencies have reported on it. The two foreign ministers met in Damascus on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Abkhazian Foreign Ministry, the two discussed Abkhazian–Syrian cooperation and current affairs. Bartsits thanked al-Shaibani for his warm welcome and Syria's 'clear and unambiguous position' on issues pertaining to Abkhazia. The two additionally discussed developing transport and logistics infrastructure using sea ports to create 'preconditions for the development of trade and business'. In the statement, the ministry announced that Abkhazia would be taking part in the 62nd Damascus International Fair between 27 August and 5 September. Following the meeting, Bartsits 'presented valuable gifts' to al-Shaibani and invited him to visit Abkhazia — an invitation he also extended to Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Advertisement Syria under former President Bashar al-Assad, a key ally of Moscow, was one of the handful of countries to have recognised Abkhazia and South Ossetia's independence. However, since the fall of al-Assad's regime, Georgia appears to have increased diplomatic efforts to persuade Syria to drop its recognition of the two. According to the Georgian Parliament, the chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, Nikoloz Samkharadze, met with his Turkish counterpart Fuat Oktay on 18 June, during which he provided Oktay with 'an update on the situation in the occupied regions of Georgia and asked for his assistance in mediating with the newly formed Syrian government' to recall its recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. In early June, The UN's General Assembly passed a resolution calling for the right of return for internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Abkhazia and South Ossetia, with a record number of 107 countries voting in favour. Syria, which had routinely voted against the resolution during the regime of al-Assad, abstained.
