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Katelyn Ledford | Athens | To November 19
Dio Horia Gallery (16 Porinou) presents Katelyn Ledford’s solo exhibition “Tired Illusions.” The exhibition features the American artist’s paintings and three-dimensional works that explore the shifting complexities of interpersonal relationships
Greece’s leadership role in energy security highlighted by US official
The Vertical Corridor gas project positions Greece as a key leader in energy security, US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt stated in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA).
Woman arrested in Thessaloniki after her dog allegedly injures two children
A 68-year-old woman was arrested in the Peraia area of the northern city of Thessaloniki after her dog allegedly attacked and injured two children, ages 11 and 13.
Streamlining access to electronic health records
A new digitization project undertaken by the Ministry of Digital Governance and the Ministry of Health, will enable interoperability among Greek hospitals, allowing doctors – regardless of their location, city, or region – to access the national electronic health records of patients without requiring them to present their medical files each time.
Greek-American community supports Kamala Harris in US elections
Ahead of the November 5 United States presidential elections, the Greek American community released a statement endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris along with vice presidential candidate Tim Walz.
The bell tolls for ‘perpetual’ students
It is not too late for so-called “perpetual students” at Greek universities to start considering their future.
Greece’s minimum wage to have grown 46% by 2027
A first round of dialogue with all national social partners is under way, with the main topic of discussion being how much and how the minimum wage will increase after 2027, Labor Minister Niki Kerameus said on Saturday in an interview with Mega TV.
Lebanon: A nation under siege, searching for an elusive peace
Lebanon is on the brink of destruction, enduring Israel’s relentless attacks. The real devastation, however, occurs in the hearts and minds of the Lebanese people, especially their children, who live in constant fear under the roar of fighter jets.
Twelve years later
The latest amendment to the Building Code aspired to act on the engine of the Greek economy a lot like jumper cables do on a car; the engine in this case being, as always, construction.
Applying strategic autonomy: Ankara’s quest for BRICS membership
In early 2024, the alliance of states known under the acronym BRICS grew from five (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) to nine members.
The housing impasse
Data show that home ownership is constantly decreasing in Greece, changing an enduring social characteristic.
Main zoo in Skopje shut down after avian flu case detected
The main zoo in North Macedonia’s capital Skopje was closed Saturday after authorities confirmed the presence of a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu.
Erdogan’s absurd claims that Israel wants to target Turkey
Alan Makovsky, a senior fellow for the Center for American Progress and a former senior staffer with responsibility for Turkey on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s absurd claims that Israel wants to target Turkey, if left unchecked, risk stoking more hatred in Turkey and the region.
Rural rebuild starts with the roads less traveled
The Ministry of Rural Development has launched a nationwide program worth €65 million to improve rural roads, enhancing transportation in agricultural areas.
2000s Halloween Party | Athens | October 25
Who said that Greece doesn’t celebrate Halloween? Death Disco (16 Ogygou) will host a Spooktacular 2000s Halloween Party on October 16.
Germany says Britain taking lead on possible Eurofighters for Turkey, effort in early stages
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday that a project to possibly supply Turkey with Eurofighter jets was an effort being driven by Britain and was in the early stages.
Athens declines NATO Baltic mission
Greece has declined a request from the Baltic nations – Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia – to participate in air patrols over their airspace, citing its current obligations in the Balkans.
Air traffic control service is short-staffed
The understaffing of the Air Traffic Service and the sluggish renewal of the existing staff are the main reasons behind the delays seen at the country’s airports.
Major cannabis crop seized in Tripoli
Police have uncovered a large cannabis plantation in a forest area near Tripoli in the Peloponnese.