New tool for climate crisis
The Environment Ministry has commissioned the Athens Academy and other institutions to create a national climate database that will allow Greek authorities to better predict extreme weather events.
Erik Klinga & Shakeeb Abu Hamdan | Athens | November 22
Swedish composer Erik Klinga, known for his work with bands like Simian Ghost and Horse Show, merges melody, harmony and repetition in his genre-spanning electronic music.
Farmers’ market reforms to connect producers and consumers
Greece is planning changes to its farmers’ markets to increase producer participation and promote direct-to-consumer sales, aiming to lower costs and boost competition, Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos said.
Athens marks Polytechnic Uprising anniversary with security measures and protests
The gates of Athens’ Polytechnic University closed Sunday, as the city marked the 51st anniversary of the 1973 pro-democracy student uprising, culminating in the traditional march to the US Embassy.
Plan for e-scooter crackdown in the works
Following the death of a 12-year-old boy after he was hit by a car while riding an electric scooter earlier this month, the government is planning stricter laws regulating the use of such vehicles on the country’s roads.
CYA to host lecture on farming and militarism in ancient Greece
College Year in Athens will host a lecture on the clash between agrarian life and military demands in ancient Greece on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
The Gaze | Athens | November 18 – January 11
The Hellenic American Union (6 Kairi, hau.gr) unveils “The Gaze,” a captivating solo exhibition by renowned painter and set designer Yannis Metzikof, curated by art historian Iris Kritikou.
One dead, six injured in Thessaloniki crash
A 53-year-old man died and six others, including five 16-year-olds, were injured in a late-night car crash Saturday in northern city of Thessaloniki.
Athens locks down for Polytechnic Uprising anniversary
Athens is under heavy security Sunday as more than 5,700 police officers are deployed to oversee events marking the 51st anniversary of a pro-democracy student uprising violently suppressed by the military dictatorship in 1973.
Funding gaps halt Attica flood control works
Despite a comprehensive flood-control plan for Attica, most projects remain on paper due to funding challenges. The region has 158 proposed projects, with a total budget of €1.2 billion.