Stella Greka, the Greek singer who rose to fame with a series of postwar hits during a brief yet impactful recording career and occasionally graced the cinema in her broader acting pursuits, has passed away at the age of 103.
A few local showers are expected to appear in the west, the eastern and southern Aegean and Thrace on Tuesday, with local thunderstorms developing in the northern Ionian and Epirus in the evening, the National Meteorological Service said in its weather bulletin.
The death of former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis at the age of 88 has put a spotlight on his tenure (1996-2004), with many highlighting his role in shaping today’s Greece.
A skier has gone missing on Monday at the Seli ski resort in Imathia, central Macedonia.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the end of Kurdish militants in Syria was getting closer, and added there was no room for terror in Syria’s future after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad last month.
The Hellenic Navy is closely monitoring developments in the Aegean, particularly in the area between Rhodes and Cyprus, which is expected to serve as the main operational zone for the Turkish fleet during the “Blue Homeland” exercise, set to begin on Tuesday.
The Quad Piano Trio returns to Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) on January 8.
The recent killing of 14 members of the new Syrian government’s security force, and subsequent crackdowns, marks the end of its brief honeymoon period and the start of a new phase of greater uncertainty and instability reflecting the realities of Syria’s sectarian and political divisions.
European Union marine fuel rules, effective from Jan. 1 as part of efforts to cut emissions, will raise shipping costs, although firms with vessels that can run on alternative fuels, such as biodiesel and LNG, will benefit, two shipbrokers said.
The Heroes Band, a tribute group honoring David Bowie, brings the songs of the legendary British singer to the Gazarte (Voutadon 32, Gazi) stage on January 9