Popular singer Vasilis Karras dies, aged 70
Popular Greek laiko singer, Vasilis Karras, known for his distinctive raspy voice, died on Sunday after a long battle with cancer, state-run broadcaster ERT said. He was 70 years old.
Swiss filmmaker documents the rise and fall of the iconic Greek kiosk
While browsing the special screenings program of this year’s Athens International Film Festival (AIFF), I stumbled upon “Periptero: je t’aime moi non plus,” a documentary by Pier Blattner. What could have left such an impression on a Swiss filmmaker that convinced him to make a documentary about Greek kiosks?
Night club hid three million euros in revenue
Greece’s tax authority uncovered tax evasion totalling three million euros at an Athens night club.
President receives carollers, exchanges Christmas wishes
President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou received Christmas carollers and exchanged wishes for the holidays at the presidential mansion on Sunday, as every year on Christmas Eve.
Motorcyclist dies in head-on collision with truck
A fatal traffic accident occurred on Saturday night in the municipality of Akrochori in northern Greece.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ | Athens | December 27
Experience Handel’s awe-inspiring oratorio “Messiah,” a perennial choral masterpiece that transcends time at the Athens Concert Hall (megaron.gr) on December 27.
Snowstorms in Hungary and Czechia strand Greek travelers
Greeks traveling to central Europe were stranded on Sunday in grim conditions due to severe snowstorms.
Government explores relocating PM’s office to Bodossaki Mansion
Government officials are contemplating the prospect of relocating the prime minister’s office, currently situated in the iconic Maximos Mansion, to the upper floors of the imposing Bodossaki Mansion. This move comes in the wake of the recent 12-year lease signed by the Greek Parliament for the Bodossaki Mansion.
Man driving a stolen car arrested in police pursuit
A 33-year-old man from Armenia was arrested in the early hours of Sunday after a police pursuit.
Science Game Nights | Athens | December 26 – January 3
This holiday season, immerse yourself in the intriguing world of mathematical illusions and challenges at the Eugenides Foundation (eef.edu.gr).