Government denies allegations of cover-up in Tempe disaster case
The government has strongly rejected opposition claims of a cover-up following the deadly train crash at Tempe in central Greece in late Februay, 2028.
Disturbed Soil | Athens | January 31 – March 29
Ikastikos Kiklos DL (6 Akadimias), in collaboration with DL Gallery, presents “Disturbed Soil,” a solo exhibition by Greek photographer Rea Papadopoulou
Abramovich used Cyprus to dodge millions in taxes, investigation finds
A massive tax evasion scheme tied to Roman Abramovich’s superyachts has been uncovered, shedding light on how the Russian billionaire exploited Cyprus’ offshore business environment.
EODY sends task force to Patras after meningitis death
EODY has deployed a task force to Patras following the death of a 20-year-old student from meningitis on Tuesday.
Israeli mining magnate Steinmetz appeals Greek extradition order
Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz has appealed a Greek court ruling ordering his extradition to Romania on an arrest warrant, his lawyer and sources have said.
B&E Goulandris Foundation to host olive oil tasting event in English
An olive oil tasting event inspired by a Vincent van Gogh’s painting and guided by a leading chef will be offered at the Athens museum’s café-restaurant next month
Man arrested for breaking into cars in hospital parking lot in Crete
A 50-year-old man was arrested after security staff at PAGNI Hospital in Iraklion, Crete, caught him attempting to break into a vehicle in the hospital’s parking lot.
Surrealism | Athens | February 4
Join Professor Effie Rentzou of Princeton University for a lecture on surrealism’s global impact and enduring relevance at the American School for Classical Studies (9 Anapiron Polemou).
Greek Eurovision entry drawn to perform in second semi-final
Greece’s entry in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest will perform in the first half of the second semi-final of the event, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, on May 15.
What follows tragedy
The tragic train accident at Tempe should never have happened. But when it did, we realized that it was inevitable – that the series of mistakes and the systemic dysfunction and recklessness which it uncovered would have led to something like this at some point.