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Pablo Picasso | Delphi | May 11 – June 10
Explore 55 rare, authentic posters by Pablo Picasso, along with 20 representative ceramic pieces by the artist, in the exhibition "Pablo Picasso: The Brilliant Champion of Art and Democracy Through Rare Posters and Ceramics." Hosted at the European Cultural Center of Delphi (eccd.gr), this exhibition showcases pieces from the renowned collection of Werner Rothlisberger for the first time in Gre
For an Oscar or a Raspberry?
A storm in a teacup or a serious shift in the Greek cinema industry's institutional landscape? Draft laws, as a rule, tend to attract the interest only of those who are directly affected, a few specific circles. Their anxiety about what will come is not always justified, as their main source of concern is, usually, that some new measure will come along to rock their boat.
Restoration of the Ancient Theater of Delphi on track
Restoration work at the 4th century BC Theater of Delphi in central Greece, a UNESCO World Heritage monument, is being intensified, after the unanimous approval by the Central Archaeological Council of the geotechnical study and the implementation study for the restoration of its eastern part.
Tsounis: We should ensure equal opportunities for everyone
The U.S. Ambassador to Greece spoke at the 7th Inclusivity Lounge organised by Women On Top as part of the 9th Delphi Economic Forum
Israeli envoy to Greece warns Iran against strike
Amid global fears of a large-scale upheaval in the Middle East, Israel's ambassador to Greece, Noam Katz, warned Iran not to attack Israel, saying it has the ability to react decisively.
Speaking at the ninth Delphi Economic Forum in Greece, Katz said Israel is a strong country, with "very strong defense measures and the ability to react."
Greece-Turkey: Discussion on maritime zones delimitation should wait
It's been more than a year of calm waters between Greece and Turkey and suddenly tensions seemed to have flared up again.
Earlier this week, Turkey hit out at Greece for its plans to declare two marine parks in the Aegean and the Ionian seas ahead of the Our Oceans Conference taking place in Athens next week.
Police remove squatters from Komotini university
Authorities removed squatters from the premises of Democritus University of Thrace in Komotini, northeastern Greece, during a police operation on Saturday morning.
A group of individuals had been occupying a space within the university premises since Friday morning. Police intervention occurred at the request of the university's rector authorities. There was no report of arrests.
German police shut down pro-Palestinian gathering over hate speech fears
German police cut the power and shut down a conference of pro-Palestinian activists on Friday after a banned speaker appeared by video link, organisers said.
The three-day Palestine Congress, promoted by pro-Palestinian groups including former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis's DIEM25 party, said it aimed to raise awareness of what it called Israel's "genocide" in Gaza.