Piano Trio | Athens | January 8
The Quad Piano Trio returns to Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) on January 8.
Syria’s new realities require swift action
The recent killing of 14 members of the new Syrian government’s security force, and subsequent crackdowns, marks the end of its brief honeymoon period and the start of a new phase of greater uncertainty and instability reflecting the realities of Syria’s sectarian and political divisions.
EU’s cleaner marine fuel rules are inflationary, shipbrokers say
European Union marine fuel rules, effective from Jan. 1 as part of efforts to cut emissions, will raise shipping costs, although firms with vessels that can run on alternative fuels, such as biodiesel and LNG, will benefit, two shipbrokers said.
David Bowie Tribute | Athens | January 9
The Heroes Band, a tribute group honoring David Bowie, brings the songs of the legendary British singer to the Gazarte (Voutadon 32, Gazi) stage on January 9
Syria’s new realities require swift action
The recent killing of 14 members of the new Syrian government’s security force, and subsequent crackdowns, marks the end of its brief honeymoon period and the start of a new phase of greater uncertainty and instability reflecting the realities of Syria’s sectarian and political divisions.
Cairo tripartite summit spotlights Syria turmoil
In what is arguably a pivotal moment for Middle Eastern diplomacy, Greece’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is set to travel to Cairo on Wednesday for a tripartite summit with Egypt and the Republic of Cyprus.
Two suspects remanded in custody for New Year’s Day murder in Serres
Two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a 34-year-old man in Serres, northern Greece, during a New Year’s Day clash in the city center, were remanded in custody on Monday.
Turkey says eradication of Kurdish YPG militia in Syria ‘imminent’
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that eradication of the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria was “imminent,” and that Ankara would not agree to any policy that allowed the YPG to maintain a presence there.
Epiphany celebrated across the country
Greeks have celebrated Epiphany with blessing of the waters ceremonies across the country.
4.5M earthquake felt in western Peloponnese
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake was felt shortly before noon in the western Peloponnese regional units of Ilia and Messinia.