A marvel of ancient Greek mechanics
Fragments of the 2,100-year-old Antikythera Mechanism, believed to be the earliest surviving mechanical computing device, are seen on display at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
Nikos Engonopoulos | Athens | To April 30
The Kolonaki branch of the Ikastikos Kiklos DL galleries is presenting a selection of eight original and 22 numbered copies of works by Nikos Engonopoulos (1907-1985)
Greek bolstering NATO forces in Bulgaria
Greece is bolstering NATO forces located in the eastern wing of the Alliance with light anti-aircraft artillery in line with its obligations to contribute to the NATO Response Force (NRF), which was activated immediately after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Eastern Crete to host international olive oil competition
The 7th Αthena International Olive Oil Competition is taking place this week, from Thursday until Saturday, in Siteia in eastern Crete.
Mariupol mass evacuation falters as Red Cross judges it too dangerous
The most ambitious effort yet to evacuate desperate civilians from Ukraine’s devastated port of Mariupol, besieged by Russian forces for weeks, was upended by disruptions Friday, with thousands of residents managing to flee but many more still stuck after the Red Cross judged the exodus too dangerous.
Government to speed up hydrocarbon exploration, aims for first drilling in 2025
The Greek government will announce initiatives to accelerate gas exploration in the Ionian Sea and in Crete, sources told state-run news agency AMNA on Saturday.
Wine tourism is high on the agenda
Wine tourism is high on the agenda of the Tourism Ministry, with the aim of attracting high-income tourists, extending the tourist season and creating unique authentic experiences for visitors, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Saturday.
Ukrainian Embassy decries planned Athens motorcade ‘against Russophobia and racism’
Ukraine’s Embassy in Athens has expressed concern over a planned motor parade in Athens on Sunday afternoon “against Russophobia and racism,” in effect calling for it to be banned.
Dendias to visit Odessa Sunday
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias plans to visit the Ukrainian city of Odessa Sunday.
Unproductive resistance
The resistance shown by academic authorities toward the education minister’s request that they take responsibility for choosing which departments in their universities should be merged is not surprising.