Elon Musk, the billionaire innovator and owner of X, was left in awe by the ancient Greek sculpture “Winged Victory of Samothrace.” Reacting to a thread of stunning classical sculptures posted by an X user, Musk reposted an image of the iconic statue—currently housed at the Louvre Museum—captioning it simply with one word: “beauty.” The …
Ukrainian activists deploy a massive banner, urging EU leaders to seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine in its conflict against Russia, in Brussels Belgium, March 5, 2025. [Yves Herman/Reuters] The United States’ allies, including Greece, are starting to recover from the shock and uneasiness of the first few weeks of the new administration and …
Belgrade, Serbia – On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the streets of Serbia’s capital were flooded with between 275,000 and 325,000 protesters, according to estimates by Arhiv javnih skupova, an independent group tracking public gatherings. This massive demonstration, one of the largest in the nation’s history, saw students, farmers, veterans, and citizens from across Serbia unite …
A massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia ’s eastern town of Kocani early Sunday, killing 59 people and injuring 155, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 2:30 a.m. during a concert by a local pop group at Club Pulse, Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski told reporters. He said 39 of the dead …
Washington, D.C. – The Trump administration is mulling over imposing new travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo obtained by Reuters. The proposed measures, which could affect 41 nations including Afghanistan, Cuba, and Syria, signal a potential revival of stringent immigration policies reminiscent …
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis described Moody’s decision to upgrade Greece’s economy to investment grade as a significant development in a social media post. “The upgrade of the Greek economy by Moody’s, the last credit rating agency recognized by the European Central Bank that had yet to upgrade our country, is an extremely significant development for …
In a major crackdown on antiquities smuggling, law enforcement has apprehended 23 suspects believed to be part of organized criminal networks. The arrests include an archivist from the Serres Antiquities Ephorate, who allegedly guided fellow gang members to locations rich with ancient artifacts. Media reports indicate that authorities carried out over 40 home searches, successfully …
Renowned guitarist Costas Baltazanis, a key figure on the improvisational music scene, returns from New York for a special performance at the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou). A Berklee College of Music graduate, he was already a vital part of Athens’ jazz scene before co-founding the jazz band Iasis in 1995. Having collaborated with …
Four Arrest Warrants Issued as Investigation into FTragedy’s Causes Continues. In a devastating incident, at least 59 people lost their lives and more than 155 were injured in a fire that broke out at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia, during the early hours of Sunday, March 16, 2025. The majority of the victims …
[Karol Jarek/Greek Culture Ministry] Tucked away just 38 kilometers southeast of Athens, the Vravrona Archaeological Museum is a often-overlooked gem. Here, nestled beside the Erasinus River, lies the Sanctuary of Artemis, a place of worship for women and children, due to the goddess’ dual role as protector of childbirth and young life. The museum’s most …