Los Caprichos | Athens | To September 30

Los Caprichos | Athens | To September 30

Francisco Goya’s “Los Caprichos,” a daring etching series from 1797–98, is on display at the National Gallery (50 Vasileos Konstantinou). The 80 prints, a sharp critique of 18th-century Spanish society, tackle themes like superstition and corruption. The exhibition features both the gallery’s complete set of finished prints and Goya’s original sketches, offering a rare look …

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Dendias On Greek Security And Foreign Policy

Dendias On Greek Security And Foreign Policy

This Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, during a visit to Chicago, participated in a wide-ranging discussion with Endy Zemenides, Executive Director of HALC, at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. The discussion covered Greece’s foreign and defense policy interactions on the international stage, focusing on NATO, the alliance with the US, and relations with the …

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No more benefits to those paying luxury living tax

No more benefits to those paying luxury living tax

The process of formulating the asset criteria – bank deposits, bonds and shares, expensive cars or real estate – is entering the final stretch, which will pave the way for an increase in child benefits, minimum guaranteed income and housing allowance granted by OPEKA. Even the exclusion of beneficiaries from benefits is on the table …

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Greek Government Implements Sweeping Reforms And Investment Initiatives

Greek Government Implements Sweeping Reforms And Investment Initiatives

The Greek government has concluded another week of significant actions and investments, driving forward several initiatives intended to enhance the lives of citizens and boost the country’s economic momentum. Major Policy Changes in Banking and Healthcare Starting last Monday, the government announced a reduction or abolition of six basic fees previously charged by banks for …

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Shops open on Sunday for second week of winter sales

Shops open on Sunday for second week of winter sales

Stores will remain open on Sunday, marking the end of the second week of the winter sales season. Retail stores will be open from 11.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M., while department stores, shopping malls and some supermarkets will operate until 8.00 P.M. Shoppers can take advantage of discounts on a variety of products, including clothing, …

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Bloomberg Warns The West About The “Blue Homeland”

Bloomberg Warns The West About The “Blue Homeland”

The launch of two new Turkish frigates this month is the latest example of a naval expansion effort that will grant Ankara increased influence in the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Seas—and beyond. It also signifies the diversification of Turkey’s growing domestic defense industry, which is primarily known for its unmanned aerial drones. As reported by …

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Police ban Panathinaikos fans gathering ahead of soccer derby with Olympiakos

Police ban Panathinaikos fans gathering ahead of soccer derby with Olympiakos

[Screengrab] Greek police have announced the ban of a gathering planned by Panathinaikos fans on Sunday in front of the hotel where their team is staying in central Athens. The gathering was planned to boost team morale ahead of the highly anticipated away derby against Olympiakos later that day at Karaiskaki Stadium in Piraeus. According …

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“I Have No Oxygen” Movement Gains Momentum

“I Have No Oxygen” Movement Gains Momentum

A powerful wave of protests is set to sweep across Greece and many cities in Europe, uniting people under the poignant slogan “I Have No Oxygen.” These demonstrations aim to bring attention to the tragic train accident that occurred in Tempi on February 28, 2023, and to demand justice for the victims and accountability from …

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Apartment building collapses in central Turkey, killing 1 woman

Apartment building collapses in central Turkey, killing 1 woman

Rescuers pulled the body of a 23-year-old woman from under a collapsed apartment building in central Turkey on Saturday, state-run media said, as efforts continued to find a final person, believed to be her husband. Three others were retrieved from the wreckage and being treated in a hospital, Anadolu Agency reported. The collapse comes amid …

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Trump Aims To Empty Gaza, Looks To Jordan And Egypt

Trump Aims To Empty Gaza, Looks To Jordan And Egypt

Trump is advocating for Jordan and Egypt to absorb Palestinians from Gaza, aiming to “clean out” the territory, according to the Associated Press. He confirmed speaking with Jordan’s King, urging him to accept more Gazans due to the dire situation. Trump also stated his intention to discuss the matter with Egyptian President Al-Sisi, pushing for …

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