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ILoveQatar.net
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- ILoveQatar.net
Flowers of the Past
Join us for an immersive workshop where young artists will explore the beauty of Islamic art and artefacts in a captivating gallery tour at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) followed by a hands-on workshop, for ages: 8–11 years old. Discover the intricate designs of various pots and vases, then unleash your creativity as you sketch and paint your unique vase designs on cardboard. Finally, transform your creations into functional masterpieces by adding holes for plants and flowers, inspired by the picturesque surroundings of MIA Park. Workshop lead: Kaltham Al-Thani Source: MIA Park - Museum of Islamic Art Note: The details mentioned in this event listing are sourced from the organizers' official announcements and are subject to change. Please check with the organizer directly before making plans.
DW
5 days ago
- Politics
- DW
Germany: Racism against Sinti and Roma increasing – DW – 06/23/2025
A new report about antiziganism in Germany has revealed alarming figures — and criticized the media for feeding clichés. But the community is counting small successes. Sinti and Roma are especially affected by prejudice, discrimination, racism, according to the Antiziganism Reporting and Information Center in Germany (MIA), which has documented the nature and scale of antiziganism in Germany in its latest annual report. The report recorded 1,678 antiziganism cases in 2024, ranging from verbal abuse to assaults — a significant increase on the 621 reported in its first edition, published for the year 2022. "The incidents documented in this report clearly show that verbal stigmatization and antiziganism propaganda paves the way for discrimination and for physical attacks up to life-threatening violence," Mehmet Daimagüler, Germany's first ever federal commissioner against antiziganism, wrote in the foreword. A lawyer by profession, Daimagüler was appointed in 2022, but was replaced by the new German government in June this year with Michael Brand, a member of the Bundestag for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and state secretary at the Family Ministry, which supported the MIA report. Brand took over the office in difficult times. "It is absolutely clear, in light of the increase in extremism fanned from within and outside Germany, that we must now especially protect minorities such as the Sinti and Roma from the effects of extremism and discrimination," the conservative politician said. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The significantly higher number of antiziganist incidents can be attributed to the growing awareness of the MIA's work. But beyond the raw figures, the report shows that those affected are reporting a generally hostile atmosphere. The almost 70-page report includes numerous concrete examples of degrading, sometimes violent discrimination: In one incident caught on camera, a Sinti boy who was bullied in school was held down by several boys after school one day, tied to a bench and beaten. According to the report, the incident escalated further when the parents of the boy and two of their relatives confronted the parents of the perpetrators: Several people joined the row and attacked the Sinti family, one of whom suffered a broken foot. Another was threatened with a knife and injured. A study has shown that such excesses are occurring repeatedly in German kindergartens and schools. The root of this development is what the MIA calls an increasingly hostile political debate: "The MIA observes that anti-Roma and Sinti statements, especially by right-wing parties, are poisoning the social climate." To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Romani Rose, who has headed the Central Council of German Sinti and Roma since 1982, draws a pessimistic conclusion in the MIA report. "Unfortunately, we must acknowledge that despite our almost 50 years of political work in this country, a change in consciousness has only just begun," he said. Rose also recalled the systematic extermination of his ethnic group by the National Socialists. By the end of the Second World War, more than half a million Sinti and Roma throughout Europe had been persecuted or murdered. Today, an estimated 80,000 – 140,000 live in Germany. Europe-wide, their population numbers between 10 and 12 million. The MIA also blamed the media for shaping the clichéd image of Sinti and Roma. Distorted or false portrayals are found in commercial media outlets and public service broadcasters alike, the report found, and there have been more frequent complaints about stigmatizing or false depictions. One documented case concerned the supposed large-scale misuse of public funds by Roma allegedly posing as Ukrainian refugees: "More than 5,000 cases of social fraud via fake Ukrainians," read a March 2024 article published by the Ippen media group, which appeared on numerous German news outlets. The background to the text was stories circulating shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine about people said to have posed as refugees. According to the MIA report, this was a typical case of media failure, as the story was specifically directed against Roma, who were accused either of travelling to Germany with forged Ukrainian passports or concealing possible Ukrainian-Hungarian dual citizenship. In fact, Ukrainian Romani people have suffered discrimination in Germany. The publishing of the report in the newspaper was the trigger for a successful complaint to the German Press Council, the self-regulating body for Germany's print media and their online channels. According to the council, the reports violated fundamental journalistic principles: Instead of scrutinizing the numbers, other media outlets were simply taken as a source. The council went on to condemn the story on three counts: Violating journalistic due diligence, the non-discrimination rule, and disregarding the presumption of innocence. Due to limited resources, the MIA is still unable to carry out its own systematic media monitoring: "Nevertheless, we closely follow the discourse and developments in media coverage," the organization's annual report said. The MIA welcomed the fact that the post of an antiziganism federal commissioner had been retained after all — something that had been in doubt because there was no commitment to the post in the coalition agreement of Germany's new federal government. Now the MIA team can breathe a sigh of relief and appeal to policymakers to strengthen the office with the appropriate resources and personnel. The initial statements by the new antiziganism commissioner are likely to raise hopes in the Sinti and Roma community: "Where discrimination occurs, it must be clearly and decisively confronted – by the state and society alike," emphasized Brand, adding: "It is important to me to also highlight the many positive examples of cooperation between the majority society and minorities." While you're here: Every Tuesday, DW editors round up what is happening in German politics and society. You can sign up here for the weekly email newsletter Berlin Briefing.
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Inter Miami Vs Palmeiras Live Football Streaming For FIFA Club World Cup 2025: How To Watch MIA Vs PAL Coverage On TV And Online
Last Updated: Check out the live streaming details for Inter Miami vs Palmeiras FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match to be played at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Live Football Streaming For the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Match: Hosts Inter Miami face off against Palmeiras in a clash of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group A toppers at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Tuesday, June 24. Following a solitary win and a draw apiece in their last two games, Miami and Palmeiras head for an exciting clash to try and seal a top spot in the table heading into the pre-quarterfinals stage. After a goalless draw versus Egyptian rivals Al Ahly, Javier Mascherano's Inter Miami side defeated Porto 2-1 in their last game. Palmeiras also played out a 0-0 draw against FC Porto before Abel Ferreira's men went on to beat the now-eliminated Al-Ahly 2-0 in their previous match. The winner of the Miami versus Palmeiras will take great confidence and momentum with them to the Round of 16. What date Inter Miami vs Palmeiras FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match will be played? MIA vs PAL will be played on June 24, Tuesday. MIA vs PAL will be played at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. What time will the Inter Miami vs Palmeiras FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match begin? MIA vs PAL will start at 06:30 AM IST. MIA vs PAL will be televised live in India on the Eurosport TV channels. How do I watch Inter Miami vs Palmeiras FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match live streaming? MIA vs PAL will be streamed live on the Fancode app and website in India. What are the Predicted Line-ups for Inter Miami vs Palmeiras FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match live game? First Published: June 23, 2025, 06:31 IST
Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
JetBlue is pulling out of the Miami airport, but will remain at FLL. See details
JetBlue Airways will halt service at Miami International Airport, the airline said on Saturday. The Long Island City-based carrier cited poor financial performance. JetBlue has a small footprint at MIA, with one or two daily flights between MIA and Boston. But 'to free aircraft for new routes, we've recently made the decision to end a small number of unprofitable flights including between Boston and Miami,' Derek Dombrowski, director of corporate communications, said in an email statement sent to the Miami Herald. The changes are effective Sept. 3, he said. Travelers booked on cancelled flights 'will have the option to fly via Fort Lauderdale or receive a full refund to their original form of payment,' Dombrowski said. The move was a business decision. 'We continually evaluate how our network is performing and make changes as needed,' Dombrowski said. JetBlue informed MIA of the changes on Friday, Greg Chin, communications director for Miami-Dade Aviation Department, said in a phone call with the Miami Herald on Saturday. He didn't elaborate on other details. JetBlue's Fort Lauderdale presence JetBlue will continue to fly to Boston from nearby Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as well as West Palm Beach, Dombrowski said. The airline has a strong presence at FLL. In 2024, JetBlue served about 6.8 million passengers at FLL, down 2.1% from 2023 but still the second largest carrier at that airport, only behind Spirit. It carried 19% of all travelers to and from the Broward County airport. This year, JetBlue remains FLL's second largest carrier. Through April 30, the airline had 2.2 million passengers, even though that's down 6% from the same period in 2024. In 2021, to make a larger bet on South Florida as the COVID-19 pandemic was still in full force, JetBlue expanded at MIA, adding as many as 14 daily flights, including as many as four times a day to Boston. The airline also added direct flights between MIA and New York-JFK, Newark, Los Angeles and Hartford. Since then, JetBlue has scaled back service in Miami due to falling demand. It was also slowed down by the 2024 ruling of a federal judge in Massachusetts that blocked an attempted merger with Broward-based Spirit, citing anti-competitive laws. On Saturday, JetBlue had a total of two arrivals at MIA, each one from Boston, according to the airport's flight tracker. And it had one departure, also to Boston.
Qatar Tribune
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
QM and HKPM unveil ‘Wonders of Imperial Carpets' exhibition
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) and the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) celebrated the opening of 'Wonders of Imperial Carpets: Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha', a landmark exhibition exploring the artistic and cultural connections between Islamic and Chinese civilisations. On view from June 18 to October 6, 2025 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, Gallery 9, the exhibition is the first in Hong Kong to present such a comprehensive study of Islamic imperial carpets and the broader artistic exchanges that have taken place across regions for centuries. The opening ceremony was attended by dignitaries and special guests from Qatar and Hong Kong, including Leo Kung, chairman of the HKPM Board; Sheikha Noora Khalifa Al-Thani, consul general of the State of Qatar in Hong Kong; Shaika Nasser Al-Nassr, director of the Museum of Islamic Art; Saeed Uddin, chairman of The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong; Betty Fung, chief executive officer of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; and Dr Louis Ng, museum director of the HKPM. Jointly organised by the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and the HKPM, the exhibition brings together 90 extraordinary objects, including carpets, manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, and jades, primarily drawn from the collections of MIA, with significant loans from the Palace Museum in Beijing and the HKPM. Wonders of Imperial Carpets traces the cross-cultural exchanges that flourished across the Safavid dynasty, Mughal dynasty, Ottoman dynasty and China between the 16th and 18th centuries, shaped by diplomacy, migration, and global trade networks. The exhibition is a legacy project of Qatar's Years of Culture initiative and one of the first major outcomes of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Qatar Museums and HKPM during the inaugural Hong Kong International Cultural Summit in 2024. It also represents the debut of many of these artefacts outside of Qatar. Through this landmark collaboration, MIA reaffirms its mission to preserve, study, and share the splendour of Islamic art across time and geography. Wonders of Imperial Carpets offers a rare opportunity to experience the artistic excellence of Islamic dynasties and to reflect on the deep historical connections between cultures. By bringing these masterpieces to new audiences, MIA continues to nurture cross-cultural understanding and highlight the enduring relevance of Islamic artistic heritage on the global stage. For tickets and further information, visit
