The big bang of the contemporary art scene
Anyone predicting in early 2000 that Athens would evolve into an important point on the international contemporary art map would almost certainly have received a skeptical look.
Venezuela and the dawn of the Don-roe Doctrine
Nicolas Maduro is in American custody. With that simple fact, the Western Hemisphere’s geopolitical landscape has irrevocably shifted. The United States has crossed a threshold, trading years of sanctions and diplomatic pressure for swift, decisive military action. This is a historic pivot, a moment that will be studied for decades, not only for its impact…
Traffic disruptions as farmers reinstate blockades
Motorists traveling toward Athens began encountering traffic disruptions on Greece’s highways on Sunday after farmers began reinstating road blockades to protest delayed European Union subsidies and other grievances.
Domestic flight service slowly resumes, FIR technical glitch investigated
Flight operations across Greece are gradually resuming following a technical problem with the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) that disrupted arrivals and departures at Athens International Airport and regional airports on Sunday morning, Athens International Airport has announced.
Tsipras condemns PM Mitsotakis’ support for US capture of Venezuelan leader
Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras has condemned Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ support for the US military operation in Venezuela and the capture of the country’s President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, describing the action as a “blatant violation of international law.”
Thessaloniki bar owner detained after minor served alcohol, hospitalized
A 62-year-old bar owner in Thessaloniki has been detained after a minor was served alcohol at his establishment on Saturday night, became intoxicated, and required emergency medical treatment at a hospital.
Flights disrupted by technical issue at Athens FIR
Flights were disrupted across Greece on Sunday morning due to a technical problem at the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR), affecting arrivals and departures at Athens’ main airport and regional airports.
Fire destroys beauty salon in Nea Smyrni, arson suspected
A fire broke out overnight at a beauty salon in Athens’ Nea Smyrni district, completely destroying the shop. No injuries were reported.
Greek court blocks deportation of two Kurds sought by Turkey
Last fall, the Supreme Court had suspended two demands from Turkey for the deportation of two Kurds, aged for 44 and 31, accused of common law crimes, but both of whom had actually been sentenced for “terrorist activity.”
Water bills set to rise for businesses
Water rates for businesses and state and local authorities were hiked significantly at the turn of the year, while household rates remained steady.