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Greek sculptor captures historical milestones in Venice show

Sculptor George Petrides is presenting "Hellenic Heads," a series of busts inspired by Greece's history, at the ongoing Venice Biennale.

On show in the courtyard of the Italian city's historic church of San Giorgio dei Greci until November 24, the sculptures were inspired by the Roman-era marble head of the ancient muse of comedy, Thalia, at the Vatican's Pio Clementino Museum.

Jailed neo-Nazi GD deputy leader submits request for early release

Ilias Kasidiaris, the imprisoned former deputy leader of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn group, submitted a request to the judicial authorities for his early release from jail.

SYRIZA condemns the conversion of the Monastery of Chora into mosque

Main opposition SYRIZA party condemned on Tuesday Turkey's decision to formally open a former Byzantine church in Istanbul as a mosque, while it also criticized the government's reaction as too soft.

"SYRIZA unequivocally condemns the Turkish authoritie's decision for the operation of the Monastery of Chora as Muslim mosque," the party said in a statement.

The Essential Guide to the Acropolis of Athens

The Acropolis of Athens stands as one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, an enduring symbol of Classical Greece, European culture, and of the social and political achievements of the ancient Athenians, the progenitors of Western democracy.

EU: Bilateral disputes should not delay accession process

The European Commission hopes Northern Macedonia will begin accession talks with the EU the soonest possible and, referring to bilateral disputes between Northern Macedonia and Bulgaria, as well as Albania and Greece, reiterated its position that bilateral disputes should not delay the accession process.

‘Britain and Greece have a co-ownership of Byron’

"Britain and Greece have a co-ownership of Byron; in Britain as a foremost poet and in Greece as someone associated with Greek liberation," says Lord Lytton, a fourth-generation descendant of Lord Byron, in a special edition of Kathimerini.

Targeting illegal betting firms

The state is about to file its first lawsuit against one or more unlicensed online gambling companies with a presence in Greece, Kathimerini understands.

At a later stage, legal action will also be taken against a prominent social media influencer who urges his hundreds of thousands of followers to engage in illegal betting.

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: The journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

The Olympic torch will finally enter France when it reaches the southern seaport of Marseille on Wednesday. And it's already been quite a journey.

After being lit by the sun's rays on April 16 in Ancient Olympia, the torch was carried around Greece before leaving Athens aboard a three-mast ship named Belem, headed for Marseille.

North Macedonia citizens no longer see Greece as threat, survey finds

The citizens of North Macedonia no longer consider Greece as a threat to their country but they remain concerned about Bulgaria and Russia, a survey of five Balkan countries has found.

The opinion poll, conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the US-based International Republican Institute (IRI), also found that Albanians consider Greece a serious threat to their country.

Bulgaria Absent from Eurovision 2024 as Competition Kicks Off

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 commenced with a grand opening ceremony in the picturesque Swedish city of Malmö, marking the start of the highly anticipated music extravaganza. This year's competition features 37 talented artists from across Europe and Australia, all vying for the coveted title of Eurovision champion.

Sargeant Dimitrios Itsios: The story of a modern Greek Hero (photos)

He was killed on April 6th 1941 - The "Metaxas Line" legacy

14 historic confectioneries that are a reason to travel around Greece

For all of us Gastronomos travelers, no mission is complete without a stop for something sweet at a local confectionery. We stick our pins on the map because you never know where you might crave some sweets. In this list, we've rounded up some of the classic and most traditional confectioneries all over Greece that are good reasons to deviate from your route.