Kambanellisland | Athens
In “Kambanellisland,” the Benaki Museum (benaki.org) does just what it says in the title, by exploring the unique universe of Iakovos Kambanellis (1921-2011).
Don’t charm them, convince them
The campaigns to encourage the return of the new diaspora are useful, but they are not enough.
Bulgaria to hold early election after coalition talks fail
Bulgaria is heading to a new parliamentary election this fall after the three largest parties in parliament failed to find common ground for a coalition government.
Turkish coast guard vessel harasses Greek patrol boat in Greek waters
A Turkish coast guard vessel carried out dangerous manoeuvres around a Greek patrol boat in Greek territorial waters near Leros island, the Shipping and Island Policy Ministry said on Wednesday.
Digital ID and driving license now available on mobile phones
The roll-out of a new app that allows citizens to store a digital version of their identity card and driving license on their mobile phones started on Wednesday, with those whose tax number ends in 1 being the first who can use the new Gov.gr Wallet.
Ankara accuses Greece of ‘lies and slander’
Ankara has prepared new letters of complaint against Greece that it plans to send to the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and to the European Union, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday.
Greece, Saudi Arabia sign raft of agreements during crown prince’s visit
Officials and business delegations from Greece and Saudi Arabia signed more than a dozen agreements worth over 4 billion euros during a visit to Athens by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Wednesday.
Draft provisions for nature reserves come under fire
The Environment Ministry’s new draft law regarding the status of nature reserves that was submitted last Friday received a barrage of criticism on Tuesday during its discussion in the relevant parliamentary committees.
English Comedy Club | Athens
Stand-up fans should save the date, as The Cube, an innovative co-working space, is hosting an evening of comedy in English on Sunday.
Subsidy program launched for purchase of e-vehicles
The Greek government will launch a program to subsidize the purchase of e-vehicles as part of a strategy to promote the use of electric cars in the country.