Blue Moon | Lesvos | July 12 – August 31
K-Gold Temporary Gallery (Vafiadou Street, Ag. Paraskevi) on the island of Lesvos presents “Blue Moon,” a solo show by visual artist Yorgos Maraziotis, curated by Nicolas Vamvouklis.
The ‘unsolvable’ problems
Many of the side effects of tourism in Greece are not new. Large and small nuisances, such as where to park tourist coaches in the center of Athens, are discussed endlessly, without ever reaching a decision.
Athens protests Turkey’s maritime zoning plan, says it lacks legal basis
Athens has protested a Turkish maritime spatial plan that designated zones for specific activities in the Aegean Sea of the eastern Mediterranean, accusing Ankara of attempting to claim areas of Greek jurisdiction in a move without legal grounds.
SYRIZA to abstain from Tempe probe vote
SYRIZA has announced it will abstain from Wednesday’s parliamentary vote on the formation of a preliminary investigation committee into the deadly Tempe train collision, citing procedural and political objections.
Suspected migrant smuggler arrested off Rhodes after boat chase
A 29-year-old man accused of migrant smuggling has been arrested by port authorities off the coast of Rhodes, after attempting to transport 24 migrants into Greece aboard a high-speed boat.
EU must be ‘realistic’ on green goals, says former energy commissioner
Former energy commissioner Gunther Oettinger said that the European Union should have ambitious but realistic goals when it comes to energy transition to make sure not to lose competitiveness.
Residential market slowdown
The housing market is currently showing tangible signs of a slowdown, as for the first time in years it seems demand can no longer keep up with the rate of price increases, as some fatigue is setting in.
Karystianou alleges death threats linked to Tempe disaster inquiry
Maria Karystianou, the president of the Tempe Victims Association, has filed a report with police after receiving threats allegedly targeting both her and her son.
Cornea of drowned teen transplanted to boy
A corneal transplant has been successfully carried out at Thessaloniki’s AHEPA Hospital, offering improved vision to an 11-year-old boy who had been suffering from a serious eye condition using a donation from a 14-year-old boy who drowned in the Arachthos River last week.
Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt discuss energy collaboration for exports to Europe
Greece’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tasos Chatzivasileiou stated that Greece, Cyprus and Egypt share the common goal of exporting energy to the European market during a discussion at the Energy Transition Summit: East Med & Southeast Europe.