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Guardian special: Brain Eno meets Yanis Varoufakis and two bald heads collide
The Guardian describes both Brian Eno and Yanis Varoufakis as “stylish, shaven-headed men famous for their radical ideas”. The two, apart from being leaders in their field, are also friends. Together they recently attended a U2 concert. A transcript of their conversation focuses on the every-day things they say to each other.
Greece of Crisis in Egypt’s 8th Panorama of the European Film
An annual event that showcases award-winning feature and documentary productions from across Europe takes place in Egypt from November 25 to December 5.
Athens welcomes Christmas on Tuesday
Athens mayor Giorgos Kaminis on Tuesday will give the signal for the official illumination of the capital of Greece, inaugurating the holiday season.
The ceremony will begin at 17:30 when two sections of the Athens Municipality Wind Instrument Philharmonic Orchestra will set off from National Resistance Square (formerly Kotzias) and Monastiraki metro station.
Aussie archeologists find 3rd century BC theater on Cyprus
Australian archeologists in Cyprus found a theater dating from the 3rd century BC that had been used for spectacles more than six and a half centuries ago. The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus said that it was the oldest structure of its kind ever unearthed on the Mediterranean island. The structure was used from 300 BC through to 365 BC.
Greek celebrities get naked for a good cause
The Down Town magazine of Cyprus will soon release its edition in which 50 celebrities, Greeks and Cypriots, are photographed naked for charity campaign.
Many Greek and Cypriot actors, singers, TV presenters, models and athletes took off their clothes to support Sophia Foundation For Children and school feeding program in Cyprus.
TV presenter Vicky Chatzivasiliou
Sculpture meets poetry at Contemporary Istanbul
Nilhan Sesalan's works are on display at the 10th Contemporary Istanbul (CI) in the Kuad Gallery, directed by Selin Yurtbilir, and under the curation of Beral Madra.
Nilhan Sesalan's works are on display at the 10th Contemporary Istanbul (CI) in the Kuad Gallery, directed by Selin Yurtbilir, and under the curation of Beral Madra.
Greece’s economy continues to remain in recession until 2016, OECD says
Greece will remain in recession for two more years, as Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) forecasts for Greece a few days after similar estimates released by European Commission.
Curtains rise on 56th Thessaloniki Film Festival
The curtain rose on the 56th Thessaloniki International Film Festival on Friday, November 6, 2015 at the packed Olympion theatre. The ceremony, presented by actor Antinoos Albanis and directed by Panagiotis Evangelidis, was followed by the screening of Sebastian Schipper’s Victoria.
Google DNI: Proto Thema among Europe’s top news publishers
Google and eight top European news publishers announced the Digital News Initiative, a collaboration which aims to support high quality journalism and encourage a more sustainable news ecosystem through technology and innovation.
Margaret Papandreou’s “Love and Power” presented at Ianos bookstore (pics)
Former first lady Margaret Papandreou presented her autobiography, “Love and Power” (Patakis Publications) at Ianos bookstore at 8 p.m. on Thursday.
The panel of speakers included:
* Former deputy secretary-general of the UN, Sotiris Moussouris
Watch the new video clip of Greek singer Anna Vissi (vid)
Greek pop star Anna Vissi is about to launch her new album and gives her fans a little taste on her songs presenting her new song’s video clip ‘Gia sena’ (For you).
The talented singer proves once more why she is one of the most famous singers in Greece, since she is not only a good singer, but she also knows how to act, judging from her video clip.
French love Greek singer Angelique Ionatos
The renowned Greek poet and singer left Greece at the age of 13 during Greek military junta of 1967 and relocated in Belgium, while from 1981 she has been staying in Paris.
Angelique Ionatos performs in Paris, Spain, Italy, Germany, Canada, while she rarely visits Greece. In 2009 had a concert in Mytilene, Samos and Athens.
Famous documentary maker takes tourists on trek through Greek heritage! (vid)
UK-based Peter Sommer Travels decided to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special guided tour of the Peloponnese Peninsula for 2016.
Margaret Papandreou reveals her secrets as Greece’s first lady in tell-all biography (pics + vid)
Former first lady Margaret Papandreou appears hellbent on revenge on the late Greek statesman Andreas Papapandreou, founder of the socialist PASOK party, in her tell-all autobiography titled “Love and Power” by Patakis Publications.
200 films to be screened at Thessaloniki International Film Festival
The 56th Thessaloniki International Film Festival will take place from November 6 to November 15, 2015. 200 films will participate in the Festival from 53 countries around the world.