Party leadership and ‘messaging’
In the microcosm of Greek political parties, where lawmakers can spend hours missing the forest for the trees, the expulsions of party MPs are seen as a sign of “leadership.”
Who needs organic when there are loopholes?
A certified organic farming family in western Greece found itself neighbor to an industrial asphalt plant, exposing deep contradictions in the country’s land-use regulations.
John Maus | Athens | May 16
American musician John Maus will perform in Athens at the Arch Club (29 Petrou Ralli), presenting his new album “Later Than You Think.”
Captain, chief engineer arrested after pollution incident at Thessaloniki port
The captain and chief engineer of a Liberia-flagged container ship were arrested Friday after a patch of marine pollution was detected in the port of Thessaloniki.
Seascapes, Still Lifes and Nudes | Athens | March 17-May 30
Gagosian Athens presents an exhibition of Tom Wesselmann’s iconic “Seascapes, Still Lifes, and Nudes,” showcasing key paintings and drawings from his career.
The retaliation will reach Europe
“There is no doubt the Iranians will use all the means to retaliate. And it includes also terror attacks in Europe.” This prediction was made by former Mossad director Danny Yatom in an interview with Kathimerini, estimating that the Iranian regime’s retaliation will include terrorist attacks.
4-month-old baby found dead in Crete
A 4-month-old baby was found dead in its crib Saturday morning in Iraklio, Crete.
Spinach rice with a fried egg
Serve the spinach rice on a plate and top it with a fried egg. Add a piece of feta cheese and some fresh bread on the side, and you have a complete, satisfying meal.
Athens taxi driver, construction worker arrested in drug trafficking case
Police arrested a 56-year-old taxi driver and a 47-year-old construction worker on suspicion of drug trafficking in Athens.
PM’s Australia visit postponed
The planned visit of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Australia has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date, government sources said Saturday.