Costas Baltazanis & Friends | Athens | March 20
Renowned guitarist Costas Baltazanis, a key figure on the improvisational music scene, returns from New York for a special performance at the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou)
When a goddess enters the digital age
Tucked away just 38 kilometers southeast of Athens, the Vravrona Archaeological Museum is a often-overlooked gem. Here, nestled beside the Erasinus River, lies the Sanctuary of Artemis, a place of worship for women and children, due to the goddess’ dual role as protector of childbirth and young life.
Mitsotakis expresses condolences to North Macedonia after deadly fire
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis extended his condolences to the people of North Macedonia for the 59 lives lost in the devastating fire in Kocani, in a post on X.
Greece offers condolences and support to North Macedonia after deadly fire
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis expressed his condolences and offered support to counterpart from North Macedonia counterpart, Timcho Mucunski, following a devastating nightclub fire in the city of Kocani that claimed 51 lives.
The Silent Language of Plants | Athens | March 17 – April 14
The Hellenic American Union (22 Massalias) presents the group show “The Silent Language of Plants,” curated by biologist and curator Nina Fragopoulou.
University of York eyes expansion in Greece, Mitsotakis says
As part of his regular weekly review, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the University of York’s interest in opening a branch in Greece, following his government’s passage of a 2024 law allowing the establishment of private universities.
51 dead and dozens more injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
A massive fire that broke out early Sunday in a nightclub in North Macedonia’s eastern town of Kocani has killed 51 people and injured about 100 more, interior minister Panche Toshkovski told a press conference.
The top ferry destinations for foreigners in the Aegean
Greece has the top destinations in the Mediterranean for ferry travel, according to passenger traffic data collected by the international ticket booking platform Ferryscanner.
Trump’s tariff threat rattles Greek wine market
Greek winemakers are bracing for potential disruptions after US President Donald Trump threatened a 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages, including wines.
Buzzing from the rooftops: Athens’ urban apiarists
From the rooftop of an apartment building in Ilioupoli, on the slopes of Mount Hymettus (Ymittos), you can see the whole of Athens from one end to the other. For bees, though, this sea of concrete is a vast garden brimming with flowers of every kind.