Chroma | Athens | May 9-31
Sianti Gallery (2 Vasileos Alexandrou) presents “Chroma,” the first solo painting exhibition in Athens by acclaimed American artist Peter Reginato.
Man arrested in Thessaloniki over €1.6 mln Piraeus cocaine seizure
A 30-year-old man was arrested in the northern port city of Thessaloniki for alleged involvement in a criminal organization linked to the April seizure of nearly 54 kilograms of cocaine at the port of Piraeus, near Athens, authorities said.
The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
“It was a marvelous day unlike anything I have experienced since.” Albert Jarrett, who had come from Jamaica to work as part of the ground crew for RAF Spitfires, celebrated the end of war in Europe 80 years ago in the dancehalls of Birmingham.
ATHEX: Stock prices take a weary step back
Greek stocks showed some fatigue on Thursday, with the main index dropping back to Monday’s levels.
New initiative gives Greek students at Harvard a strong, unified voice
Greek students at the world-renowned University of Harvard have joined forces in creating the first umbrella organization for the Greek student associations that is officially recognized by the university itself.
Train delay on Athens–Thessaloniki route triggers refunds
A passenger train with 210 people on board departed Athens for Thessaloniki on Thursday with a 96-minute delay due to a technical problem, private railway operator Hellenic Train said.
Kasselakis alleges conviction over wealth declaration was politically motivated
Stefanos Kasselakis, leader of the Movement for Democracy party, has described his conviction over a discrepancy in the wealth declaration he submitted while he was president of leftist opposition SYRIZA as politically motivated.
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost, said “Peace be with you” in his first words as pope, offering a message of peace and dialogue “without fear.”
Olympiakos rises into next Champions League and skips qualifying rounds after PSG reaches final
Greek league winner Olympiakos will return to the Champions League next season after a five-year gap because Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the final late Wednesday.
Hospital staff suffer UV burns during surgeries at Elpis, probe launched
An investigation has been launched after medical staff from the Agios Savvas Cancer Hospital suffered eye and skin burns during surgeries conducted at Elpis General Hospital in Athens earlier this week.