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Erdogan, Trump discuss Ukraine, Syria, defense issues, Turkey says
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump and discussed efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine and to restore stability in Syria, Erdogan’s office said on Sunday.
Temperatures to drop some 20 degrees
After an unseasonably warm weekend with daytime highs in the high 20s and clouds of sand from the Sahara blanketing many parts of the country, cold northerly winds will be sweeping into Greece this week, chasing away the dust and sending temperatures plummeting by as much as 20 degrees Celsius.
Cyprus about to join US Visa Waiver
Final approvals near for Cyprus’ inclusion into the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
‘The figures I make are the people I see’
Neapoli, Kypseli, Los Angeles, Vienna, London, Barcelona. In this order or any other, the main element in the life of Greek painter Jannis Varelas is moving from one place to another – for work, pleasure, exhibitions of artist friends or for his own exhibitions. In a few days he will leave his home in Athens for his home in Vienna.
Newly appointed deputy minister Doxiadis resigns
Aristos Doxiadis, Deputy Minister for Research and Innovation at the Ministry of Development, has resigned barely 24 hours after joining the government.
Turkey’s role as a ‘strategic balancing force’
Zafer Sirakaya, deputy chairman of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in charge of international relations, explains to Kathimerini the important role he believes his country has in the new political landscape formed after Donald Trump’s re-election as US president.
Greece’s geopolitical advantages
The United States’ allies, including Greece, are starting to recover from the shock and uneasiness of the first few weeks of the new administration and are turning their attention to the process of adapting to a new reality.
Online invoices becoming mandatory for more businesses on April 1
The issuance of digital invoices will become mandatory for more than 150,000 businesses in 25 sectors of the economy from April 1.
‘Greece’s economic model remains unchanged’
The Greek economy faces structural challenges and needs to significantly expand its productive sectors to avoid remaining overly reliant on tourism and consumer-driven growth, Andrew Liveris, chairman of The Hellenic Initiative (THI) and former chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company, tells Kathimerini.
Moody’s upgrade significant for the Greek economy, says gov’t spox
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis described Moody’s decision to upgrade Greece’s economy to investment grade as a significant development in a social media post.
When a goddess enters the digital age
Tucked away just 38 kilometers southeast of Athens, the Vravrona Archaeological Museum is a often-overlooked gem. Here, nestled beside the Erasinus River, lies the Sanctuary of Artemis, a place of worship for women and children, due to the goddess’ dual role as protector of childbirth and young life.
Costas Baltazanis & Friends | Athens | March 20
Renowned guitarist Costas Baltazanis, a key figure on the improvisational music scene, returns from New York for a special performance at the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou)
59 dead and more than 150 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
A massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia ’s eastern town of Kocani early Sunday, killing 59 people and injuring 155, authorities said.
Gilad Atzmon Quartet | Athens | March 22
The Gilad Atzmon Quartet, led by the renowned saxophonist of the same name, will present a tribute to the legendary jazz composer and saxophonist John Coltrane at the Theater of the No (3 Konstantinou Palaiologou) on March 22.
Bishop Ioannis of Korytsa elected as new Archbishop of Albania
Bishop Ioannis of Korytsa (Korce) was elected by the Holy Synod on Sunday as the new Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and All Albania, following the passing of Archbishop Anastasios.
Mitsotakis expresses condolences to North Macedonia after deadly fire
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis extended his condolences to the people of North Macedonia for the 59 lives lost in the devastating fire in Kocani, in a post on X.
The Silent Language of Plants | Athens | March 17 – April 14
The Hellenic American Union (22 Massalias) presents the group show “The Silent Language of Plants,” curated by biologist and curator Nina Fragopoulou.
Greece offers condolences and support to North Macedonia after deadly fire
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis expressed his condolences and offered support to counterpart from North Macedonia counterpart, Timcho Mucunski, following a devastating nightclub fire in the city of Kocani that claimed 59 lives.
The top ferry destinations for foreigners in the Aegean
Greece has the top destinations in the Mediterranean for ferry travel, according to passenger traffic data collected by the international ticket booking platform Ferryscanner
51 dead and dozens more injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
A massive fire that broke out early Sunday in a nightclub in North Macedonia's eastern town of Kocani has killed 51 people and injured about 100 more, interior minister Panche Toshkovski told a press conference.