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Repairs begin on Greek novelist’s home in Ayvalik
A month after reports revealed that the birthplace of Greek novelist Elias Venezis in Ayvalik, Turkey, was in a state of near collapse, restoration work has begun.
A time of reckoning for the center-left
Nikos Androulakis was reelected as PASOK leader after defeating challenger Haris Doukas, the mayor of Athens, in a runoff on Sunday, securing nearly 60 percent of the vote.
Byzantine church in Albania showing its true colors
The first phase in the restoration of the Byzantine Church of Saint Nicholas in Mesopotam (or Mesopotamos in Greek), a predominantly ethnic Greek village in southern Albania, has been completed, Greece’s Culture Ministry has announced.
Food delivery spending soars
More and more households in Greece are relying on takeout, having food delivered as many as three times a week.
Kasselakis slams central committee for blocking candidacy, vows to fight back at party congress
Ousted SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis took to social media on Monday to criticize the left-wing party’s central committee after it voted over the weekend to bar him from running as a candidate in the upcoming leadership election.
Whisper of the past: The Great School, a beacon of Greek heritage
Nestled atop the fifth hill of Istanbul, the historic Great School of the Nation and Patriarchal Academy of Constantinople has drawn visitors for centuries, its imposing facade an enduring marvel of neoclassical architecture.
Androulakis celebrates reelection as PASOK leader, vows to end New Democracy’s dominance
Nikos Androulakis celebrated his reelection as PASOK leader on Sunday, delivering a message of unity and vowing to end the conservative New Democracy party’s grip on power.
Informal Cyprus dinner to be held in New York
An informal dinner between Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, will take place on Tuesday at the UN headquarters in New York.
Predatory journals infiltrating Greek academia
Greek universities are facing a growing issue of academic misconduct with the rise of “predatory journals,” which publish papers without a proper peer review, for a fee.
Transport upgraded in Cypriot cities
Cyprus has officially launched its Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) for Limassol and Larnaca, taking a significant step in the transition towards greener, more accessible cities.
Perfect Greece beats Ireland too
Two second-half goals extended Greece’s perfect record after four games in the UEFA Nations League.
Greece at the heart of a new energy map that’s transforming the region
Theodoros Tsakiris, a Professor of Geopolitics and Energy Policy at the University of Nicosia, joins Thanos Davelis to look into the important REPowerEU workshop on energy that took place this week in Athens, and explore the various projects that have put Greece at the heart of a new energy map that’s transforming the region.
Energy transition bill at €436 bln
Key to green economy lies in high-yield investments, argues Minister Thodoros Skylakakis.
Androulakis re-elected PASOK leader
Nikos Androulakis has won the runoff for the leadership of the socialist PASOK party, with nearly 60% of the vote.
Tips under taxman’s scrutiny
Gov’t considering tax-free ceiling for gratuities and to prevent bosses from withholding them.
Downtown driving curbs return
Traffic restrictions aimed at reducing congestion and pollution in downtown Athens will resume on Monday after the summer break.
Forest chief sets sights on Mt Penteli’s rebirth
Back when the Environment Ministry’s general director of forests was a boy, his family would leave Athens every summer to spend a month and a half exploring the enchanted forests of Mount Pindos.
Gerapetritis to participate in EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, will participate in the Council of Foreign Affairs of the European Union in Luxembourg on Monday.
Kahil El’Zabar | Athens | October 18-21
Renowned American multi-instrumentalist and jazz composer Kahil El’Zabar will perform for four nights at the Half Note jazz club (17 Trivonianou) from October 18 to 21, accompanied by his talented band