Far East | Athens | October 19-23
Photographer and journalist Polyvios Anemoyannis (b. 1960) presents his exhibition “Far East” at the 1927 Art Space (35 Kypselis).
Greece warns against travel to Israel, Palestinian territories, Lebanon
Greece’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday advised Greeks to avoid “non essential travel” to Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Lebanon, following the Israel-Hamas conflict that has been waging since last week in response to the latter’s terror attacks on October 7.
Traffic restrictions return in Athens on Monday
Traffic restrictions in central Athens, in an area known as the “daktylios” (ring), will resume on Monday, October 16, and will stay in effect until Friday, July 19, 2024, the transport ministry announced on Sunday.
TIFF64 | Thessaloniki | November 2-12
The Thessaloniki International Film Festival (filmfestival.gr) returns for its 64th edition, focusing on independent cinema and emerging filmmakers from around the world.
Toronto forum to focus on Greek-Canadian ties
The Toronto Economic Forum II will be held on October 23 with a focus on Greek-Canadian relations and the presence of officials from the governments of Greece and Canada.
In the Name of Humanity | Athens | October 17 – February 18
On the centenary of the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne, the American School of Classical Studies in Athens presents an exhibition on the US aid extended to Greece from 1918 to 1929.
Oded Tzur Quartet | Athens | October 22
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center’s Microcosm music series presents Oded Tzur, whom All About Jazz describes as “a thrilling new saxophone colossus,” and his quartet at the SNFCC’s Lighthouse venue (364 Syngrou).
Today the city decides on its future, says candidate Zervas in Thessaloniki’s mayoral derby
Thessaloniki’s mayoral candidate Konstantinos Zervas made statements on Sunday after voting in the local elections runoff. Zervas is only 1.5% ahead of his opponent Stelios Angelopoulos, making predictions for the final result impossible.
Lower turnout in local elections runoff, polling stations open until 7 p.m.
Lower turnout by at least 3% in the Greek local elections’ runoffs compared to the first round, as deduced from the figures obtained from the polling stations by 11.30 a.m. on Sunday.
For a green and clean, safe and creative Athens, says mayoral candidate Doukas
Candidate for mayor of Athens Haris Doukas exercised his right to vote shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday calling for the largest possible participation in the local election runoffs.