Carnival

Patra authorities address meningitis concerns ahead of Carnival bash

Health authorities in the western port of Patra on Thursday sought to assure the public that a small cluster of meningitis cases at the city's university is being dealt with and should not put off revelers hoping to join the country's biggest Carnival festivities this weekend.

Kasselakis: Homophobic rampage at a carnival in Corfu - They took out a "Kasselakis" carnival banner with painted lips and women's underwear

A lot of reactions and negative comments - "In satyrs everything is allowed. Except for one: the insult to the personality of each of our fellow human beings" said the mayor of South Corfu, Vassilis Himariotis for the carnival in the village of Moraitika

Carnival | Athens | March 17-18

The Stavros Niarchos Cultural Foundation (137 Syngrou, snfcc.org) has a rich Apokries (Greek Carnival) agenda planned for visitors and locals alike, as music performances and family happenings set the tone for a vibrant two-day celebration in various parts of the center's park. On March 17, experience Brazilian rhythms by Bloco Swingueira and rock 'n' roll classics by the Jaguar Bombs.

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