The geopolitics of Trump’s tariff play, and pause
A key factor motivating US President Donald Trump is the need to project power, and the willingness to use it as needed.
The Fuzy Gate | Athens | To February 2026
The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens (Kallirois & Frantzis) presents “The Fuzy Gate,” by visual artist Kasper Bosmans.
Baby Lasagna | Athens | April 26
Baby Lasagna, a project by Croatian singer Marko Purisic – who clinched first place in the audience vote at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with his viral hit “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” – is set to play the Fuzz Club (1 Patriarchou Ioakim).
Would a bot make you change your mind?
Would we have Trump without social media? What role did new media play in the spread and prevalence of the MAGA movement? And how will they affect the new US administration’s opposition to traditional media?
Five teens arrested in Patra over internet challenge that left 13-year-old seriously injured
Five 15-year-old students have been arrested in Patra, western Greece, for allegedly injuring a 13-year-old classmate during an internet challenge that went wrong. A sixth suspect, also 15, has been identified in connection with the incident.
Fasting: How ancient habits may rewire modern human
A new study led by Greek and international scientists reveals that prolonged abstention from animal products – like during traditional Orthodox fasting – can trigger molecular changes in the body that promote better health and longevity, and biological reset.
Group claims responsibility for bomb attacks on Hellenic Train and Labor Ministry
A group calling itself “Revolutionary Class Self-Defense” has released a statement on an anarchist-affiliated website claiming responsibility for Friday’s bomb attack on Hellenic Train, as well as a previous bombing in February 2024 targeting the Labor Ministry.
Easter in Leonidio: A Tapestry of Light, Culture and Cliffs
In Leonidio, Easter comes alive with handmade hot air balloons in the sky and lanterns made from bitter oranges in the streets.
Hotel employee killed in industrial washing machine accident in Rhodes
A 65-year-old hotel employee died in a workplace accident in Rhodes, according to public broadcaster ERT.
Swan Lake | Athens | April 24
The European Classical Ballet presents Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece and a pinnacle of classical dance at Pallas Theater (5 Voukourestiou).