Two in three consult AI before shopping

Two in three consult AI before shopping

Up until a few years ago, a friend or relative would be consulted when it came to shopping. The friend was then replaced by search engines and price comparison platforms. Now the new shopping mate is called Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini, all of them artificial intelligence applications that are increasingly being used by consumers even …

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Jani Christou | Athens | To November 8

Jani Christou | Athens | To November 8

The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens (Kallirois & Frantzis) introduces audiences to the work and life of Jani Christou, a pioneering figure of 20th-century avant-garde music. Curated by Costis Zouliatis, it presents archival materials, including letters, scores, photos and philosophical writings, alongside a bespoke acoustic environment capturing Christou’s sonic universe. The exhibition …

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Easter in an age of uncertainty

Easter in an age of uncertainty

People fleeing areas the Israeli army has warned against in Beirut, Lebanon, on 9 April 2026. [Wael Hamzeh/EPA] Easter, the celebration of Spring and the Resurrection, makes us think of the road we are traveling, our hopes (fulfilled or lost), our people, whether present, or in our hearts and minds. This year, what stands out …

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Superfoods of the Greek countryside

Superfoods of the Greek countryside

Ancient botanists and healers documented them; earlier generations brought them into the kitchen and into Greece’s folk traditions; and modern science confirms many of their valuable properties. Some strengthen the immune system, others soothe the stomach or calm the nervous system, while others support the liver and promote well-being. Yet they all share one thing …

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Michelle Gurevich | Athens | June 12

Michelle Gurevich | Athens | June 12

Michelle Gurevich will perform live at Dimotiko Kipotheatro Papagou, (Korytsas 6, Papagou) bringing her distinctive, melancholic sound to local audiences. Rising from her self-recorded debut “Party Girl,” Gurevich developed a style influenced by Leonard Cohen and Nico. Known for sold-out shows across Europe, she blends emotional storytelling with dark humor, cultivating a loyal following through …

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What’s with the red eggs?

What’s with the red eggs?

Painted and/or decorated eggs are one of the most widespread and symbolically laden elements of Easter – and not just in the Greek Orthodox faith.  Across the world, the egg is a symbol of new life, fertility and resurrection. In traditional folk beliefs, it is a powerful emblem of fertility, purity and rebirth. It is …

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Holy Week’s enduring customs and rituals

Holy Week’s enduring customs and rituals

Greek Orthodox Easter’s liturgical cycle begins with the Great Lent (or “Sarakosti”), a period defined by a 40-day fast and both physical and spiritual preparation for the Resurrection of the Lord. This preparation intensifies during Holy Week, when people attend church services, fast and get ready for the Easter feast.
 In the meantime, the Saturdays …

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23-year-old motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Volos

23-year-old motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Volos

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road accident early on Easter Sunday in the city of Volos. The crash occurred around 4 a.m. in the Bourboulithra area, where the rider reportedly lost control of his motorcycle under circumstances that remain unclear and was thrown onto the roadway. Emergency services rushed to the scene and …

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Police arrest Turkish national in Thessaloniki after Interpol notice check

Police arrest Turkish national in Thessaloniki after Interpol notice check

[InTime News] Police arrested a 32-year-old Turkish national in the Charilaou area of Thessaloniki on Holy Saturday afternoon after he allegedly attempted to evade a routine police check. During a subsequent investigation, officers from the local crime and investigation unit found that the suspect was subject to an Interpol Red Notice issued by Turkey for …

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Attica property prices more than double in eight years

Attica property prices more than double in eight years

[Shutterstock] The gradual normalization of foreign investment in property, after an explosive three years, is expected to affect the housing market as a whole, as dependence on domestic demand should increase, a tall order in today’s economic conditions. To date, thanks to high demand from abroad, a large increase in sales prices has been observed, …

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