‘End of an era’: Composer withdraws live-performance licensing authority from Self-Management as dispute with Anna Vissi escalates Nikos Karvelas has taken a major new step in his escalating public dispute with Anna Vissi, reclaiming personal control over the licensing of his songs for live performances. The decision means the composer will now personally decide whether, …
Athens appears to have secured initial approval for the release of advanced weapons systems for Greece’s F-35 fighter jets and upgraded F-16 Vipers, following the 6th Greece-US Strategic Dialogue in Athens on Wednesday. Source link
Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Halkida presented a ten-point list on Wednesday on how priests should handle their online presence, and called for the Church to keep their use of digital platforms responsible. The synod has already accepted that clergy may use modern means “to fulfill their high mission of becoming fishers of men,” according to a …
A village in western Greece is mourning the death of a local woman who gave birth to and raised 18 children during her lifetime. Source link
During the German occupation of Greece, the Greek people found refuge from hardship and oppression in the arts, with revues and musical theatres continuing to attract audiences despite bans and blackouts. Rebetiko music also continued to flourish during those difficult years, as many important composers kept writing and left behind a rich repertoire. That repertoire …
Clerics should not use social media to create a personal “brand” or elevate themselves into online personalities, a bishop has told fellow hierarchs at a session of the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece. Source link
Eight people, including three children, have been rescued from the rubble of a seven-storey apartment building in Maltepe, Istanbul, while rescue teams continue searching for six others, according to the latest statement from the Istanbul Governor’s Office. The building’s three lower floors collapsed at around 5:40am today on Dogu Street in the Cevizli district for …
Athens and Rome are facing resistance to their calls for additional fiscal flexibility as eurozone governments confront the combined pressure of higher energy costs and renewed turmoil in government bond markets, with France emerging as a major source of concern. Source link
Stefanos Tsitsipas has made a winning start at the Shanghai Masters, defeating Belgian qualifier Kimmer Coppejans in straight sets to advance to the second round. The Greek star, ranked No. 43 in the world, overcame the world No. 232 6-3, 7-5 in a composed opening-round performance. Tsitsipas quickly found his rhythm against Coppejans, breaking clear …
Suspected scrap hunters have stolen two dozen metal lids covering sunken electrical and other installations in a newly upgraded pedestrian zone of Piraeus, the port city’s municipal authorities said Thursday. Source link