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‘The F-35s will not go to Turkey,’ says US Rep Gregory Meeks
US Representative Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has said that the committee would oppose any potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
Exploring Greek music in America
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) will host a seminar titled “Greek Music in America” on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. (Melbourne time).
Middle school student charged with sharing explicit photos of classmate
A middle school student in Thessaloniki in northern Greece has been charged with allegedly sending explicit photos of a classmate to friends via an online application, according to the police.
Thousands celebrate Greek Independence Day Parade on NYC’s Fifth Avenue
Despite cloudy skies and chilly temperatures, thousands of Greek-Americans and supporters gathered on New York City’s iconic Fifth Avenue on Sunday to celebrate the Greek Independence Day Parade.
Jean Toussaint Quartet | Athens | April 4-7
The quartet of renowned American jazz saxophonist Jean Toussaint will perform four nights at Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) from April 4 to 7
European Women’s Chess tournament begins Monday in Rhodes
The 25th European Women’s Chess Championship kicks off Monday at the Rodos Palace Conference Hotel, bringing nearly 140 players from 34 European federations to the southeastern island of Rhodes.
66-year-old motorcyclist killed in traffic accident in east Attica
A 66-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in a traffic accident on Sunday night in Paiania, east Attica.
Erdogan condemns Israel in Eid al-Fitr speech, calls for global action on Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the destruction of Israel during Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of Ramadan, reportedly declaring, “May Allah damn Zionist Israel.”
Great Sea Interconnector moves ahead
Greece is preparing to restart undersea cable surveys for the Great Sea Interconnector, an ambitious electricity link that aspires to connect Greece, Cyprus and Israel.
Spring showers on the way
Unsettled weather is expected across Greece at the start of the week, with rain and thunderstorms affecting much of the country through Wednesday.
Denmark’s Sanders eyes listing on ATHEX
Danish company Sanders Group, which operates in the short-term accommodation sector in many European markets, has announced its intention to list its shares on the Athens Stock Exchange.
New T-bill auction planned on Wednesday
The Public Debt Management Agency announced that it will auction 13-week treasury bills in book entry form, to the amount of 500 million euros.
Mitsotakis, Netanyahu meet
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu n Jerusalem Sunday
Olympiakos beats Panathinaikos to edge closer to title
Reds need two wins in five games to clinch the Super League title on their centenary year
A hazy horizon for relations with the US
Anyone who has rushed to draw conclusions about what US President Donald Trump’s policy will be toward Greece and Turkey has taken a very big risk.
The unhealed wound
The deconstruction of Greek exceptionalism runs throughout the work of Yannis Voulgaris, professor emeritus in the Department of Political Science and History at Athens’ Panteion University.
PM meets Israel’s President
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the close bilateral ties in their meeting in Jerusalem Sunday.
Green Day’s journey to Athens
Among the many repressed desires of adulthood that resonate with our teenage selves, concerts stand out as the most liberating and communal experiences.
‘The government wants Hamas not to be the ruler in Gaza’
Hamas’ refusal to continue the hostage exchange agreement is, according to Ilan Mizrahi, a former Israeli national security adviser and former deputy director of Mossad, the main reason for the resumption of military operations in Gaza.
Cat Power | Athens | May 30
American singer-songwriter Cat Power and her band will pay tribute to Bob Dylan with a special performance at Floyd (117 Pireos) on May 30.