Greek Astrophysicist Calls for European Space Autonomy

Greek Astrophysicist Calls for European Space Autonomy

Europe must achieve greater autonomy in the space sector to respond to geopolitical instability, wars and growing international tensions, Greek astrophysicist Athena Coustenis told the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA). Coustenis, a research director at France’s National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and a member of the board of the Hellenic Space Center, took part in the …

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Greek Basketballer Alexandros Skliros Joins Portland State

Greek Basketballer Alexandros Skliros Joins Portland State

Greek basketball prospect Alexandros Skliros has taken the next step in his career by joining Portland State University and moving to the United States to combine his studies with college basketball. The 18-year-old Greek centre, who previously played for Promitheas, represented Greece at the FIBA U18 European Championship, where the national team finished sixth. Portland …

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Two ruling party MPs challenge education policy

Two ruling New Democracy lawmakers criticized the government’s education model in an op-ed in Kathimerini, calling for a “School of 2030” and a new educational vision. Source link

“Music Takes a Back Seat” – Greek City Times

“Music Takes a Back Seat” – Greek City Times

APON has cancelled his scheduled concert in Patras on Monday, September 14, choosing not to take the stage on the day Giorgos Mazonakis will be laid to rest. The two artists were not simply connected through Greek music. They had shared the stage, collaborated on one of Mazonakis’ most recognisable songs and performed together on …

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Miltiadis Tentoglou Wins Ultimate Championship Long Jump Title

Miltiadis Tentoglou Wins Ultimate Championship Long Jump Title

Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou won the men’s long jump at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest with a best jump of 8.35 metres, ending his season with victory and a $150,000 prize. The Greek Olympic champion from Tokyo and Paris entered the competition determined to finish the season on a high after losing …

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Giorgos Mazonakis to Lie in State Ahead of Funeral

Giorgos Mazonakis to Lie in State Ahead of Funeral

The body of popular Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis will lie in state from Sunday evening at the Holy Trinity Church in Nikaia, where friends and fans will have the opportunity to pay their final respects. Mazonakis’ family announced that the singer’s body will be taken to the church on Sunday, September 13, his beloved church …

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