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[THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ] Radio producer Spyros Pagiatakis will spin Madonna’s greatest hits at Temple (17 Iakchou) on March 29, celebrating the legendary singer’s iconic 40-year career. To the sounds of classics like “Crazy for You,” “Like a Virgin,” and more, drag queens will put on a show featuring Madonna’s most iconic costumes. Tickets cost €10 …
A total of eight judges were dismissed by the disciplinary plenary of the Supreme Court due to inappropriate behavior, excessive delays and health-related reasons. One deputy prosecutor of appeals was dismissed for repeated indecent conduct, having previously faced disciplinary sanctions for unjustified delays and unprofessional behavior. The disciplinary body cited her use of abusive language …
Hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters gathered outside Istanbul city hall Sunday night to protest the arrest of the city’s mayor, a key rival to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Earlier Sunday, a court formally arrested Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges. His detention Wednesday …
In a corner of the century-old café To Hani tou Gogou in Ano Palaiokarya, about 34 km from Trikala, we stopped to warm up by the woodstove. The snow was falling heavily. Soon, the “holy trinity” of Trikala cuisine appeared on our table: feta cheese, pork sausage with leek, and tsipouro. All three are historically …
The youngsters of the Greek national team outplayed and outscored the Scots in Glasgow on Sunday, thrashing the Hampden Park hosts 3-0 and rightfully earning Greece a spot in the top level of the UEFA Nations League. Greece overturned its 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Piraeus with three beautiful goals that undid the …
Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, who spoke openly about her struggles with depression and addiction, has died. She was 88. Dukakis died on Friday night surrounded by her family, her son, John Dukakis, said on Saturday by telephone. She fought to make the world better, “sharing …
British comedian Jimmy Carr brings his brand-new show, “Laughs Funny,” to Athens for one night only at the Christmas Theater (139 Veikou). Known for his razor-sharp wit, rapid-fire punchlines and fearless humor, Carr has entertained audiences worldwide for over two decades. With sold-out tours and hit Netflix specials, his comedy is unapologetically bold and brilliantly …
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar shake hands after a meeting in the presence of UN Cyprus representative Colin Stewart in the UN buffer zone in the capital Nicosia, Cyprus, on January 20, 2025. [Yiannis Kourtoglou/Reuters] Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar will meet on April 2, …
Hundreds of thousands of Turkish citizens defied demonstration bans, arrest threats and government crackdowns for a fourth consecutive night, taking to the streets of Istanbul and other major cities to protest what they see as extreme democratic backsliding. The mass demonstrations followed the political persecution of Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul and Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s …
A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey in …