Bicep & More | Athens | July 11
The Athens Epidaurus Festival, in association with dbi_Plissken_VLCT, presents the largest electronic music event of the summer at its Pireos 260 venue.
Julie Davis appointed as US chargé d’affaires to Ukraine
In a move of great significance for Cyprus, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed Cyprus Ambassador Julie S. Davis as US chargé d’affaires to Ukraine, effective immediately. Davis will hold this position concurrently with her ambassadorship in Cyprus.
Mitsotakis, Dendias to meet with UAE industry minister on Friday
Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates Dr. Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber will visit Greece on Friday for a series of high-level meetings.
Marinakis steps back from Nottingham Forest ownership duties
Evangelos Marinakis has stepped back from his ownership duties at English Premier League soccer club Nottingham Forest.
Man arrested for drug trafficking in Thessaloniki
A man was arrested for drug trafficking in Thessaloniki on Wednesday after police discovered a large quantity of cocaine in his home.
No hike in ferry ticket prices this summer after port fees halved
Ticket prices for conventional ferries in Greece will remain unchanged this summer after the Greek shipping ministry reduced port fees by 50%, easing the pressure on the shipping industry as new, stricter emissions regulations come into force.
Twelve EU members request activation of escape clause for defence spending
Twelve European Union countries have requested activation of the “national escape clause” from EU deficit rules in order to boost their defence spending, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
Greece launches tender for offshore hydrocarbons south of Peloponnese and Crete
Greece on Wednesday launched an international tender for hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation rights in offshore areas south of the Peloponnese and Crete.
Erdogan reiterates call for two-state solution in Cyprus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday said that “historical problems” in Cyprus can be left behind with a two-state solution for the island.
Beth Gibbons | Athens | July 20
Beth Gibbons, the voice of Portishead, brings her haunting sound to Athens’ Lycabettus Theater, supported by the Release Athens Festival.