Notas De Tango | Athens | February 26

Notas De Tango | Athens | February 26

The Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) hosts a tango night featuring talented dancers Leonardo Gomez and Zoe Pouli on February 26. Accompanying them on stage will be a live orchestra with a violist, pianist, bandoneonist and singer, delivering an authentic tango experience to the Athenian crowd. Tickets start from 12 euros at more.com. Source …

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Mitsotakis highlights emergency measures for islands hit by quakes

Mitsotakis highlights emergency measures for islands hit by quakes

[Prime Minister’s Office via Intime News] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in his weekly review on Facebook, highlighted his government’s efforts to address the increased seismic activity in the Cyclades, including the creation of an emergency evacuation port in Santorini and an emergency grant for the islands affected by the tremors. “The state is here, standing …

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Migrant found dead inside boat on Lesvos

Migrant found dead inside boat on Lesvos

[Andoni Lubaki/AP] A young female migrant was found dead early Sunday morning inside a boat that had crossed from Turkey to the area of Agios Fokas in southern Lesvos. The refugee was likely of Afghan origin, according to initial assessments. Moreover, the police located 18 other migrants who were on the boat and transferred them …

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B&W Festival | Athens | February 23-24

B&W Festival | Athens | February 23-24

[Tatyana Zavkieva] Blank Wall Gallery presents the 3rd B&W Athens Photography Festival, taking place from February 23-24 at the Serafeio Complex (144 Pireos). Over 350 photographers from around the world will showcase their work, competing in 16 categories, including documentary, street photography, and Nnature. Admission is free. For more details, visit bw-athensphotography.com. Source link

Alexandra Nika Takes A Morning Walk With Her Son

Alexandra Nika Takes A Morning Walk With Her Son

Alexandra Nika is a joyful mom. She is experiencing the most beautiful period of her life, holding her son, the fruit of her love with Konstantinos Argyros, in her arms. The couple is quite happy with their little one, although they recently faced an adventure when a car struck the young woman while she was …

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Student housing by private companies

Student housing by private companies

Private investors are making the most of the very high demand for student housing in various cities, not just in Athens and Thessaloniki; they are undertaking significant renovations of existing buildings – e.g. old hotels – in order to offer modern accommodation at competitive costs. More than 500 apartments for students are estimated to operate …

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Karalis Sets New Milestone; Aims For European Championship Gold

Karalis Sets New Milestone; Aims For European Championship Gold

Emmanouil Karalis achieved a remarkable feat on Saturday, February 22, at the Peace and Friendship Stadium by clearing a height of 6.01 meters in the pole vault event. This outstanding performance not only set a new national record but also marked a significant milestone in his career. The Olympic bronze medalist celebrated his achievement by …

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RES draw huge investments | eKathimerini.com

RES draw huge investments | eKathimerini.com

Energy oversupply, technical losses and lack of electrical space are the major challenges of the renewable energy market, which, according to diaNEOsis, is the most spectacular development the Greek economy has shown in recent years. The estimated amount of investments in the last five years in RES unit projects, accompanying projects and infrastructure and network …

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Vouliagmeni Beach Set For Major Investment: Invitation For Bids Announced

Vouliagmeni Beach Set For Major Investment: Invitation For Bids Announced

The Hellenic Public Properties Company (HPPC), steward of Greece’s most prominent state-owned real estate assets, has unveiled an ambitious plan to lease the picturesque Vouliagmeni Beach, located along the Athenian Riviera. This move marks a significant opportunity for investors eager to be part of transforming one of Greece’s most popular beachfronts into a world-class destination. …

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School pupils’ performance lagging behind

School pupils’ performance lagging behind

Only 2% of Greek middle school graduates achieve top scores in basic skills assessments, raising concerns about the country’s future workforce, according to the European Commission’s 2024 Education and Training Monitor. The report, published by Kathimerini, highlights that a significant percentage of Greek pupils fail to reach minimum proficiency levels in mathematics, reading and science. …

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