British Expat Newsletter: October 2012
This month: Heavenly hotel? The story of the Scots Hotel in Palestine, and the Church of Scotland’s dilemma – whether to retain or dispose of it.
Clock goes back
An atmospheric, moody shot of the Great Clock of Westminster (“Big Ben”) – just in case any of you wanted a reminder of how miserable late autumn in the UK can be!
Five questions about Egypt – Quick Quiz
We all know that Egypt has a long and distinguished history – after all, you don’t get histories much longer than five millennia! But how much more do you know about Egypt?
Five questions about Egypt – Quick Quiz answers
Answers to British Expat’s Quick Quiz about Egypt
Making art in Athens
“They say recessions are good for creativity. With the latest general strike taking place in Athens only last Thursday and news of food queues cropping up on a regular basis, how are the arts faring in the city that gave us Sophocles and Phidias?” Olympia Zographos went along to the cutting-edge Athenian district of Ghazi to find out.