Muriel Penicaud’s world matrix
Former French labor minister Muriel Penicaud has led a long career spanning business, politics and art, with her recent three-day visit to Athens reflecting this.
Tourism records its best ever January-July period
Greek tourism has registered its best July ever, as well as reaching record levels in January-July in arrivals and receipts.
Lightning Seeds | Athens | September 27
British pop-rock band Lightning Seeds, headed by Ian Broudie, will perform at Gazarte (32 Voutadon) on September 27.
Wildfire smoke will kill thousands more by 2050, study finds
If the planet continues to warm at its current rate, exposure to wildfire smoke will kill an estimated 70,000 Americans each year by 2050, according to new research.
The dominance of distrust
The results of the survey, even if not surprising, should be troubling. A poll by Pew Research Center, which measures the influence of political parties in 24 countries, captured the intense distrust of Greeks in the political system.
No more room for mistakes
In the parliamentary committee tasked with investigating the deadly Tempe train crash some months ago the government made mistakes that should not be repeated in the new panel that will look into the alleged large-scale EU farm subsidy fraud at the responsible agency, OPEKEPE.
Minor arrested for drug possession and distribution
Police in Western Attica arrested a minor Friday on charges of drug possession and distribution.
Athens metro train evacuated at Monastiraki after smoke incident
Passengers were evacuated from a metro train at Monastiraki station in central Athens on Saturday after a mechanical issue caused smoke and a strong odor.
Taxi drivers to strike on Sunday
Taxi drivers in Athens are planning an 18-hour strike starting Sunday night to protest what their union calls the “uncontrolled entry of major private interests” into public transportation.
Monophonics | Athens | November 1
San Francisco soul-psych outfit Monophonics will bring their vintage-inspired sound to Athens this November, performing at Gazarte’s Ground Stage (34 Voutadon).