Artis

Two Minutes to Midnight | Athens | To October 27

The National Museum of Contemporary Art (Kallirois & Frantzi, emst.gr) presents a video based on the two-hour long 2017 performance by Israeli artist and filmmaker Yael Bartana titled "What if Women Ruled the World?" The installation, curated by Stamatis Schizakis, unfolds a nuclear threat scenario in a Dr Strangelove-inspired setting.

Six Shows & More | Athens | March 8- November 11

The National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens (EMST) presents a series of exhibitions dedicated exclusively to the work of women or artists identifying as feminine. "What if Women Ruled the World?" is inspired by Yael Bartana's 2017 neon work and spearheaded by EMST's artistic director Katerina Gregou, and comprises a program that explores themes of governance, violence, justice and equality.

"Let's be clear - we don't want a war with Russia"

Austin said this at a press conference in Riga after a meeting with Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks.
"To be clear: we do not seek confrontation with Russia and do not pose a threat to it," he said. At the same time, the head of the Pentagon said that Washington's position is that an attack on one of its NATO allies "means an attack on everyone".

Latvia: If Ukraine Loses, We are Next

Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks called on the partners to increase support for Ukraine so that they do not have to defend Latvia later, the Delfi portal reported.

"Ukraine is now fighting our war - and if it loses, the next one will come and we will pay the price for it," Pabriks said. He added that the allies did not understand this.