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Bolshoi Theater | Athens | To February 12
The Athens Concert Hall presents "The Magical World of the Bolshoi Theater," an exhibition showcasing exhibits from the renowned Moscow ballet company. The Bolshoi Theater was established in 1776. Going on display are costumes, scenery maquettes and other items.
Cold snap on the way, says weather service
Greece is bracing for a cold snap as of Wednesday with heavy snowfall expected in some parts of the country, according to the National Meteorological Service (EMY).
On Wednesday, snow is forecast for mountainous parts in Macedonia, Thrace, the northeastern Aegean islands, Thessaly, the eastern-central mainland (Sterea) and parts of the Peloponnese.
Tsakalotos's letter to creditors leaked to the press
A letter from Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos to the country's creditors, reaffirming the left-led government's commitment to reforms demanded as part of Greece's third bailout, has been leaked to the press.
Opposition parties urge government to disclose Tsakalotos letter to creditors
Opposition parties on Tuesday urged the leftist-led government to disclose the content of a recent letter by Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos to Greece's creditors reaffirming the administration's commitments to reforms demanded as part of the nation's third bailout.
Anastasiades to visit Athens on Friday
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades will visit Athens on Friday for a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras ahead of the January 12 multilateral summit in Geneva, reports said Tuesday.
Talks between the two leaders will be attended by Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and his Cypriot counterpart Ioannis Kasoulides, reports said.
The 10 Most Beautiful Towns In Greece
A land of incredible natural beauty, fascinating history, and colorful folklore, Greece arguably has something for everyone. From quaint coastal towns to alpine mountain villages and multicultural Macedonian cities, here’s a selection of ten must visit, off-the-beaten-path destinations where you will discover a different side of this remarkable country.
Syrian chef serves up slice of home in Greek camp
Before braving a "trip of death" to escape Syria, Talal Rankoussi was a chef in a Damascus restaurant considered the largest in the world.
Bawabet Al Dimashq - Damascus Gate - still holds that distinction in the Guinness Book of Records as it can seat over 6,000 people.
Eurobank concludes sale of Ukrainian unit
Greece's Eurobank has concluded the sale of its Ukrainian unit Universal Bank to Ukraine's financial group TAS Group, it said on Tuesday.
The transaction is in line with Eurobank's restructuring plan as agreed with the European Commission and is capital neutral for the group, Eurobank said in a bourse filing.
Erdogan said to eye Tsipras meeting ahead of Geneva talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wishes to discuss developments regarding Cyprus's peace negotiations with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras ahead of the crucial multilateral summit in Geneva on January 12, Kathimerini understands.
All eyes on EWG meeting on January 12
The Euro Working Group (EWG) meeting on January 12 is the next focal point in talks between Greece and its European lenders after the two sides overcame a deadlock over a Christmas bonus granted to low-income pensioners by the left-led government.
Illegal Deportation of Migrants From Balkan Route Rises
The illegal deportation of migrants trying to reach Western Europe via the so-called Balkan route is on the rise, warned on Monday UN's Refugee Agency, reported AFP, cited by Focus Agency.
Greece reports H5N8 bird flu in wild swan, OIE says
Greece has reported a case of the highly contagious H5N8 bird flu virus in a wild bird, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Monday, citing official information from Greece.
The virus was found in a wild swan in the Evros river delta in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food said on a report posted on the OIE website.
Christmas carols in Greek in Beyoğlu
We all remember that day: Saturday, March 19, at 10:55 in the morning. The center of Istanbul was shaken by a horrific bomb blast in the most popular and busy cosmopolitan area of Beyoğlu, formerly known as Pera.
The Cyprus guarantees problem
Probably excluding the academic-turned Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and a minority of like-minded other politicians from all ideologies, particularly conservatives, Greece appears to have washed its hands of Cyprus. How could Greece continue playing an important role after the July 15, 1974, coup it engineered that opened the doors of the island to Turkey's intervention?
7-km Queue at Kapitan Andreevo Border Cross Checkpoint
There is a 7-km queue of trucks at the exit of border cross checkpoint Kapitan Andreevo.
The queue at border cross checkpoint Lesovo is 3 km, reported the press centre of Border Police.
Traffic at all border cross checkpoints with Romania, Serbia, Macedonia and Greece is normal.