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‘Legalization of authors’

"FORESTRY{BLACK TEXT}-KTIMATOLOGY-LEGALIZATION OF AUTHORS." Every time I see this sign on a country road I go down sometimes I try stepping into the shoes of a foreigner and wonder what they might make of it.

Ross Daly Quartet | Athens | January 21-23

Ireland-to-Greece transplant Ross Daly - founder of the Labyrinth Musical Workshop on Crete - is returning to Athens with his ensemble and a few special guests for a fresh run of shows at the Half Note (halfnote.gr) following sold-out performances last November.

New law paves way for Greek-French co-productions

Parliament on Thursday ratified a film co-production agreement which is believed will pave the way for more projects in the future. The deal, which was signed on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival last May, brings down Greece's minimum contribution to 10 percent. Previous legislation introduced in 1974 set a 20 percent threshold.

The darkness lurking behind vivid color

Back in 1973, the influential Greek writer Antonis Samarakis had proposed a different title for Giorgos (Georges) Ioannou's solo show: "Panic in the Streets and Hearts." The painter was 47 years old at the time and had just entered the most mature, creative and productive period of his career.

World theater companies to take stage in Istanbul

The 26th Istanbul Theater Festival is all set to amuse its visitors by presenting 24 plays and dance performances from Türkiye and abroad beginning from Oct. 25 to Nov. 26.

Turkish academic becomes jury member at int’l film festival

A Turkish academic has become a jury member of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) award at the seventh International Documentary Festival held in Greece between Aug. 21 and 28.

Jazzinty Festival gets under way in Novo Mesto

Novo Mesto – The 2022 Jazzinty Festival will start in Novo Mesto, eastern Slovenia, on Monday, coinciding with the 22nd international jazz workshop. Running until Saturday, both events will feature more than 70 musicians from ten European countries.

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