Council of State says no to AADE
Court verdict rejects extension of statute of limitations from five to 10 years in tax probes.
Gauguin & Cezanne | Athens | November 2 – January
Two paintings from the National Gallery in London, “Landscape with Poplars” by Paul Cezanne and “Still Life with Vase” by Paul Gauguin, will go on display on the first floor of the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation Museum in Athens (13 Eratosthenous) on November 2 until January 2025
Starsailor | Thessaloniki & Athens | October 31 – November 1
The English pop-rock band Starsailor is set to perform live in Greece, with two upcoming shows: one at Mylos Club in Thessaloniki (56 Georgiou Andreou) on October 31, followed by a concert at Gazarte in Athens (34 Voutadon) on November 1.
EU warns deadly flooding and wildfires show climate breakdown is fast becoming the norm
Devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the norm unless drastic action is taken, the European Union’s crisis management chief has said.
Burglars nab 30 laptops from ministry building in downtown Athens
Police are investigating the theft of 30 laptops from offices of the Ministry of Social Cohesion and the Family in downtown Athens.
Authorities investigate 140 individuals for €150 mln fraud and VAT evasion scheme
The head of Greece’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority, Charalambos Vourliotis, has ordered the freezing of accounts belonging to 140 individuals allegedly involved in a case of fraud, fictitious transactions and VAT evasion amounting to approximately 150 million euros, it was reported on Wednesday.
Coffee Festival | Athens | September 28-30
The Athens Coffee Festival returns to Technopolis (100 Pireos) from September 28 to 30, offering another exciting event for java enthusiasts.
Tourism Ministry responds to reports about spending €18,000 on Persian carpets
The Tourism Ministry has responded to media reports about its spending of almost 18,000 euros on two Persian Nain carpets, saying the items will “contribute to the promotion of the positive image of our country at an international level.”
Empty Chairs | Athens | September 19 – October 3
Nefeli Publishing is hosting the group exhibition “Empty Chairs” at S22 (22 Smolenski) as part of the Year of Giannis Skarimpas, marking 40 years since the Greek author’s death.
Former Man Utd forward Martial joins AEK Athens
Former France forward Anthony Martial, who left Manchester United in June after nine years at the club, has joined AEK Athens, the top-flight club has said.