Andrea Bocelli | Athens | July 18
The esteemed Italian tenor will be performing at the Olympic Stadium, marking his highly anticipated debut to his countless admirers in Greece.
‘Let’s face the future challenges squarely’
“With a strong political mandate and with our important international capital, I think the time has come to face squarely the wounds of the past and the challenges of the future,” says George Gerapetritis in the first, exclusive interview he has given as Foreign Minister.
Syriza leadership vote set for Sep. 10
Syriza members will elect their new leader on September 10 and, if necessary, on a second round on September 16, among four declared candidates.
Death Disco Festival | Athens | July 22-23
Renowned Athenian club Death Disco commemorates 10 years on the city’s vibrant nightlife scene with a two-day open-air festival in the heart of Athens.
EU looks to Greece for niche metals
Greece could be Europe’s answer to China’s decision to restrict exports of gallium and germanium, rare earth elements used in the manufacture of semiconductors, photovoltaics and optical fibers.
Acropolis to close from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The archaeological site of the Acropolis will suspend its operation from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday due to the current heatwave. The sites at Ancient Agora and Keramikos will operate as per usual, where the museums there can still be visited on Sunday.
Naxos to host ‘three new museums inside another’
A bowl full of lentils is the first thing that catches my eye among the tools and ancient ostracons on the worktable of antiquities conservator Marina Moustaka.
AI and its potential impact on liberal democracy
Since 1992, Francis Fukuyama has often been called upon to explain how his prediction of the definitive dominance of the liberal democracy model after the fall of communism has been tested by events.
Addressing encroachments
The first decisions with the terms and conditions for the return of 100,000 parcels of public property to those who have encroached upon it are expected in September.
US politics and the Paris finance summit
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley and French President Emmanuel Macron invited world leaders to reach a new “global pact” to finance the fight against poverty and human-induced climate change. All kudos for the ambition, yet few dollars were put on the table.