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Police remand nine persons in fear of violent riots
Nine individuals were taken into police custody on Wednesday at Neo Iraklio, Attica as a precaution against violent riots given the 10th anniversary of the murder of two members of the far-right party Golden Dawn.
Samara Joy | Athens | November 5
Young American jazz sensation Samara Joy shot to fame in 2019 after winning the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.
Greece plans first offshore wind farms to reduce fossil fuel dependence
Greece on Tuesday moved toward building its first offshore wind farms, identifying areas for private development in a draft plan that the current government hopes will lessen the country’s dependence on fossil fuels.
Swiss climbers rescued from gorge in central Greece
A Swiss couple was rescued by the Fire Brigade early on Wednesday after it got trapped at Geropotamos Gorge of Mount Oeta, west of Thermopylae, where they spent the night.
Woman dies in Thessaloniki traffic accident
In a deadly traffic accident in Thessaloniki on Wednesday afternoon, a city bus crossed to the opposite traffic lane sweeping away a motorbike, a taxi and another car. The woman driving the motorbike has died.
Kostas Loustas | Athens | November 2 – December 2
On the occasion of what would have been renowned Greek artist Kostas Loustas’ 90th birthday, the Ersi Gallery (ersi.gr) will present a collection of previously unseen works illustrating the progression of his craft.
Stolen church icons and wood carvings located in Attica monstery
Police announced on Wednesday that seven church icons and wood-carved bema doors of archaeological value were located at a Monastery in Attica.
33rd AFW | Athens | To November 4
Αthens Fashion Week is the country’s biggest and longest-running event on the fashion calendar.
A breath of fresh air for Athens
I’m struck by the ongoing debate regarding the future of Vassilissis Olgas Avenue in the center of the Greek capital. It appears to serve as a smokescreen for narrow political objectives while overlooking the daily ordeal we Athenians face on our congested roads.