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Pole vault: Karalis becomes first Greek to clear 6 meters indoors
He also holds the outdoor record, and keeps improving every year.
Metlen eyes more expansion
Metlen is set to announce two more investment moves at Capital Markets Day.
Bouche Fermee | Athens | To March 23
The Athens Municipal Art Gallery (Leonidou & Millerou) presents “Bouche Fermee” (Closed Mouth), a powerful exhibition by Greek artist Elena Papadimitriou.
Missigno | Athens | February 26
Athens-based band Missigno returns to the stage at Romantso for a dynamic live set of improvised electronic music.
Man in Thessaloniki hits traffic officer with car after receiving parking ticket
A 58-year-old man in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, allegedly struck a traffic officer with his vehicle after discovering he had been issued a parking ticket.
Notas De Tango | Athens | February 26
The Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) hosts a tango night featuring talented dancers Leonardo Gomez and Zoe Pouli on February 26.
Seismic activity in Santorini to persist for weeks, expert says
Professor Efthymios Lekkas, head of the state-run Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization, warned on Sunday that seismic activity in Santorini is expected to continue for an extended period.
Police arrest man attempting to sell ancient amphora online
The Hellenic Police announced on Sunday the arrest of a Greek citizen who had attempted to sell an ancient amphora online.
Prosecutor orders investigation into social media posts ahead of Tempe anniversary protests
The head of the Athens Prosecutor’s Office has ordered an investigation following social media posts allegedly inciting violence ahead of February 28, a day when demonstrations are expected across Greece to mark two years since the Tempe railway disaster.
Mitsotakis highlights emergency measures for islands hit by quakes
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in his weekly review on Facebook, highlighted his government’s efforts to address the increased seismic activity in the Cyclades, including the creation of an emergency evacuation port in Santorini and an emergency grant for the islands affected by the tremors.
Arson attack destroys gas station in Argyroupoli, residents evacuated
An arson attack by four armed individuals occurred early Sunday morning at a gas station in Argyroupoli, southern Athens, prompting the evacuation of the apartments above.
Migrant found dead inside boat on Lesvos
A young female migrant was found dead early Sunday morning inside a boat that had crossed from Turkey to the area of Agios Fokas in southern Lesvos.
B&W Festival | Athens | February 23-24
Blank Wall Gallery presents the 3rd B&W Athens Photography Festival, taking place from February 23-24 at the Serafeio Complex (144 Pireos).
Xenokratous Street: Shopping at the farmers’ market and dining at historic eateries
Xenokratous Street in Kolonaki is one of the most charming streets in Athens, home to some of the city’s most beloved restaurants.
Sofia Kourtesis | Athens | February 23
Peruvian-born, Berlin-based producer Sofia Kourtesis brings her signature blend of hypnotic beats and raw emotion to Athens for another electrifying EDEN Sunday at the Athens Conservatory (17-19 Vasileos Georgiou B).
Cold temperatures and local snowfall persist across Greece
Low temperatures are expected across Greece on Sunday, particularly in the eastern and northern parts of the country, with local snowfall in the mountainous areas of the east and possibly in lower-altitude regions.
Student housing by private companies
Private investors are making the most of the very high demand for student housing in various cities.
Turkey is region’s startup leader
Startups originating from countries in Eastern and Southeastern Europe are showing increasing momentum.
What would you say to Trump, Minister?
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is confident that the electrical interconnection project between Greece and Cyprus, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), will carry on.
Restraint, not witch hunts
Social media has been inundated by self-proclaimed prosecutors, coroners and even seismologists, just as it was once inundated by people posing as infectious disease experts.