France will build a medieval castle for the sake of attracting tourists A team of archaeologists and builders in France is building a castle on projects and technologies XIII century to attract tourists. On the history of Gedeon (Guédelon) drew the attention of the media company’s Great Big Story. She posted on his page in Facebook dedicated him the video. The construction of the castle is in a forest in the Department of Yonne (Burgundy) in Eastern France. The project is managed by a group of 70 people. The building used stone, wood, lime and other materials used in the Middle ages. No modern appliances, for example, the cranes in this case are not involved, everything is done manually. Work started in 1997, is scheduled for completion in 2022. The construction of Guedelon has become the most popular tourist attraction in Yonne. Every year there are hundreds of thousands of
Day: April 24, 2017
In the state Duma propose to prohibit former officials to work in foreign companies
In the state Duma propose to prohibit former officials to work in foreign companies MOSCOW, April 24. /TASS/. A member of the Duma Committee on defense and the Commission on legal support to the development organizations of the military-industrial complex of the Russian Federation Pavel Dorokhin (CPRF) intends shortly to submit to the Senate a bill which proposed to prohibit ex-government officials to work in foreign companies for five years after dismissal from civil service. The essence of the initiative “The citizen, replacing the position of a state or municipal service which list is established by regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation, within five years after the dismissal… is not entitled to substitute for the terms of the employment contract positions in foreign organizations, foreign structures without forming a legal person-commercial organizations performing functions of a foreign agent, or perform in the organization or in foreign structures work (to
A billion for a billion: how the global serial business. Dismantle “Game of thrones”
A billion for a billion: how the global serial business. Dismantle “Game of thrones” In July, the screens will be released the seventh season of “Game of thrones”, (the production of a series — an average of $10 million). Forbes Life counted as working serial business. In 2016, the screens out the 455 American series 46 more than a year earlier and almost two times more than in 2009. Last year Netflix spent $1.2 billion on original content and produced 600 hours of their own series. Now streaming service already produces several programs a week — game shows, documentaries and even a private cinema. Series8.3 True detective What happens is called the “Golden age of television,” the countdown which began not even with “the Sopranos”, not with “Mad men” and “breaking bad”, and true detective with McConaughey and Harrelson. After its release, the top actors are no longer afraid to
Poklonskaya initiated check housing prices in several regions
Photo: RIA Novosti The Chairman of the Duma Committee for security and combating corruption Natalia Poklonskaya initiated verification utility tariffs in several Russian regions, individual facts have filed criminal charges. So Poklonskaya commented RIA Novosti reports searches in Omsk companies associated with state Duma Deputy Andrei Golushko. “Have spoken to me and continue to treat residents of different regions of Russia, statements about raising utility tariffs. On several occasions I was sent a request to the Supervisory authorities on inspections under the criminal procedure code. The result was the identified specific instances of fraud in zhhk associated with the installation rates of gas supply organizations. Several queries prosecuted,” said Poklonski. Details of the inspections, the MP did not disclose, citing the ongoing operational activities. “I think it is wrong to interfere in the work of law enforcement agencies, information is the nature of the service”, she added. According to regional
Duma Deputy Seleznev commented on the court decision in the United States in the case of his son
Photo: 2017 AFP / Yana Paskova State Duma Deputy Vladimir Seleznev called the verdict in the U.S. in Seattle, who appointed his son, Roman Seleznev, 27 years of imprisonment in the case of fraud, is a foregone conclusion and cannibalistic. “I believe that this sentence cannibals… It’s a foregone conclusion sentence, I do not think that there is his fault. As I thought, so I’m still not considered”, — said Seleznev, RIA Novosti. The MP explained that he does not have the case materials, to them it has not been introduced. “My son was kidnapped… My son was subjected to various kinds of torture, because by itself sitting in a prison on foreign soil after the kidnapping is, in fact, torture. Given his disability, which the Prosecutor urged the court not to pay attention, — dual must be torture,” commented the spokesman.
Director General of the OPCW will not attend security conference in Moscow
Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov © Sergey Fadeichev/TASS MOSCOW, April 24. /TASS/. The Director-General of the Organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons (OPCW) Ahmet üzümcü will not attend security conference that the defense Ministry is organizing in Moscow on April 26-27. This was announced by Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov.
Lavrov urges EU to focus on real security risks
High representative of the European Union for foreign Affairs and security policy Federica Mogherini and Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov © Alexander Shcherbak/TASS MOSCOW, April 24. /TASS/. Moscow urges EU to focus on real, not imaginary security threats. This was stated by Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov at the opening of the talks with EU high representative for foreign Affairs and security policy Federica Mogherini. “I Express my appreciation to the foreign service of the EU for the condolences in connection with the attack in Saint-Petersburg. This inhuman act is in line with other terrorist crimes, which reached other European cities, – said Lavrov. Is so visible the need to focus on our shared real threats, not imaginary security risks”. “Relations between Russia and the West are going through a difficult period. Continue to focus on restoring full-fledged cooperation with the EU, our largest
The Kremlin said the results of the first round elections in France
The Kremlin said the results of the first round elections in France Moscow stands for building good and mutually beneficial relations with Paris. This was stated press Secretary of Russian President Dmitry Peskov, commenting on the results of the first round of presidential elections held in France on the eve, on April 23, RIA Novosti reported. “We respect the choice of the French people,” — said Peskov. According the French interior Ministry, in the first round of elections, the leader of movement “Forward” Emmanuel macron has received 23.75 percent of the votes, in second place — the representative of the “National front” marine Le Pen from 21.53 percent. They will compete in the second round, which will take place on 7 may. The candidate from the party “the Republicans”, the former Prime Minister françois Fillon received 19.91% of the votes. In fourth place is the representative from the extreme left
Macron won the first round of presidential elections in France
Macron won the first round of presidential elections in France MOSCOW, 24 APR — RIA Novosti. The ex-Minister of Economics of France Emmanuel Makron, the leader of the party “national front” marine Le Pen reached the second round of presidential elections. The difference between the candidates was only a few percent — 23,75% at the Macron against the 21,53% of Le Pen. 13фотографий13фотографий13фотографий Third place went to the candidate from the party “the Republicans”, the former Prime Minister françois Fillon. Voted for by 19,91% of voters. A few hundredths of a percent, he lost to the leader of the movement “Rebellious France,” Jean-Luc Mélenchon — 19,64%. The second round of presidential elections will be held in France on 7 may. The reaction of the winners The winner of the first round of the macron promised his voters to build a “strong France in Europe that protects”. “I want two weeks
Former German Finance Minister went to the comedians
Peer Steinbrueck The former head of the German Finance Ministry and the opponents of Angela Merkel in the Federal Chancellor’s post in 2013, peer Steinbrueck became an artist stand-up Comedy. It is reported Express.de. Along with 37-year-old comedian Florian Schroeder it in July this year, will tour the country with the satirical show, which is called “Florian Schroeder selects peer steinbrück”. It is noted that preliminary sale of tickets for live performances in Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg. In Germany Florian schröder is considered one of the best parodists of Chancellor Angela Merkel. 70-year-old Steinbrueck known in Germany for his provocative actions and statements. So, commenting on the results of the 2012 elections in Italy, Steinbrueck said that “victory of two clowns”, referring to the professional comedian Beppe Grillo and former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, reports Die Welt. Social Democrat peer Steinbrueck led the government of the Federal state of