The Environment Ministry has granted listed status to five lovely examples of eclectic residential architecture from the 1920s on a small street in the apartment block-packed central Athens district of Kypseli.
American comedian, writer, actor and producer Anthony Jeselnik, widely known for his podcast, “The Jeselnik & Rosenthal Vanity Project” (or “JRVP”), Netflix specials and Comedy Central roasts, is coming to Athens for the first time on October 1 for a stand-up show at Floyd (117 Pireos). Tickets start from 45 euros at more.com.
The sixth Messolonghi by Locals Festival will take place in the “Sacred Town” between August 30 and September 1. The festival features art exhibitions, dance and cooking lessons, as well as archaeological tours, traditional Greek music nights, and boat trips on the historic town’s stunning lagoons. For more information, visit messolonghibylocals.com.
A wildfire that broke out on Friday afternoon in the Paiania area of east Attica has been partially controlled, the fire service has announced.
After two breathtaking performances last year, the duo comprising legendary Greek singer and laouto player George Xylouris (aka Psarogiorgis) and Australian drummer Jim White is returning to Temple (17 Iakchou) on September 3. They are recognized worldwide for the uniqueness of their sound: a fusion of jazz and Greek folk music. Tickets start from 20…
A pursuit between a coast guard boat and a speedboat transporting migrants from Turkey to the island of Symi in the southeastern Aegean on Friday resulted in one death.
With 100 instances of West Nile virus infections confirmed in nine regions of the country and two additional deaths within a week, the virus transmitted by common mosquitoes poses a significant threat.
Road Transport SA – known by its Greek acronym OSY – will lease 300 buses to replace old ones, according to the €201.6 million-plus-VAT contract signed Thursday with NBG Leasing.
Greece’s film industry received a massive jolt this week, after the directors and producers of 20 movies decided to withdraw their entries from the process overseen by the Ministry of Culture for selecting the film that will represent Greece at the 2025 Oscars.
A 63-year-old man on Rhodes is facing prosecution for the illegal possession of weapons and ammunition after police found an arsenal in his home.