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My Father Had a Big Nose | Athens | April 19 – May 24
The Blender Gallery (4 Zisimopoulou) in Glyfada hosts the latest solo exhibition by artist Konstantinos Patsios (b. 1977), titled "'My Father Had a Big Nose,' Objects and Toys from an Aggressive Childhood," curated by Christina Ntougeropoulou.
On a Greek island, volunteers remake burial site for refugees lost at sea
Under an overcast sky on the Greek island of Lesvos, Afghan asylum-seeker Safika placed a red rose on the grave of a refugee who died trying to reach Europe. The tombstone read "unknown".
Researchers untangle Crete’s oldest number system
The University of Bologna and her colleagues conducted a new study of the 3,500-year-old Minoan system of fractions
NBS FX reserves at 24.94 bln euros at end-March
BELGRADE - National Bank of Serbia (NBS) gross FX reserves amounted to 24,942.1 mln euros at end-March 2024, down by 89.3 mln euros from a month earlier, according to figures released by the central bank.
Weather In Bulgaria On April 18: Expect Rain and Cooler Tempretures
Overnight, the precipitation zone will gradually shift eastward, with significant amounts expected in parts of Central and Eastern Bulgaria, accompanied by thunderstorms. Winds in the eastern half of the country will mostly come from the west-northwest, blowing at moderate speeds. Minimum temperatures will range between 5°C and 10°C, with around 5°C expected in Sofia.
Athens Mayor urges suspension of building height increase in Athens
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas has issued an open letter to Minister of Environment and Energy Theodore Skylakakis, urging the suspension of a ministerial decision "envisaging the implementation of increased building heights."
Dacic speaks with FMs of Lebanon, Tunisia and Belarus
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic spoke by phone with the FMs of Lebanon, Tunisia and Belarus on Wednesday.
With Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib, Dacic discussed bilateral relations between Serbia and Lebanon and cooperation at multilateral level, the Serbian MFA said in a post on the social media network X.
IMF predicts Greece to grow at a faster pace than the Eurozone over the next two years
The International Monetary Fund further predicts continued reduction in unemployment and a decline in inflation to around 2% by 2025
Pindos-Himalayas | Athens | April 18 – May 11
Gallery Genesis (121 Ippokratous) unveils a retrospective exhibition titled "Pindos-Himalayas/Landscape Quests 2012-2024" by artist Ioanna Konstantinou, curated by Yiorgos Tzaneris. Over the past 12 years, Konstantinou has depicted nature's essence, focusing on untouched landscapes and infusing realism with impressionistic techniques.
Chaos remains in Dubai, Oman, Bahrain & Qatar due to record-breaking rainfall – Unimaginable scenes (videos)
The airport of Dubai is underwater – In a 24-hour period, the amount of rainfall equals two years’ worth – In Oman, 19 people have lost their lives
The myth of affordable green energy is over – Analysis
The end of a (short-lived) era?
Brnabic: No agreement reached, everything came down to election date
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said Wednesday's meeting between the ruling coalition and the opposition on electoral conditions had been the best yet but that no agreement had been reached because the discussions had come down to the date of the upcoming Belgrade local elections, called for June 2.
Greek soccer player’s alleged doping incident prompts UEFA investigation
Following an alleged positive doping sample from a Greek soccer player after a match against Georgia in Tbilisi, UEFA and the International Testing Agency (ITA) have initiated an investigation. The Hellenic Soccer Federation (EPO) and the National Anti-Doping Agency (EOKAN) are currently awaiting official updates.
Politico: Ukraine is heading for defeat – Analysis
The West’s failure to send weapons to Kyiv is helping Putin win his war
Turkish FM meets Hamas leader in Qatar
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh during his visit to Qatar on Wednesday.
According to a Turkish diplomatic source, the meeting centered on providing humanitarian aid to Gaza, ceasefire negotiations and efforts to secure the release of hostages.
Fidan was in Qatar to hold talks with his Qatari counterpart.