Creativity

Visniec: Romania, highly competitive in culture; the book is Europe's mental binder

Honourary chairman of the Gaudeamus 2017 book trade fair in Bucharest, playwright and journalist Matei Visniec, said on Wednesday, at the opening of event, that Romania is extremely competitive on a cultural level, adding that creativity, along with books and culture make up the mental binder of Europe.

Two suspects of Exarchia riots released on conditions

The two suspects arrested for during the widespread riots around the area of Exarchia near the Athens Polytechnic during celebrations of November 17 were charged with the felony of possession of explosives by the 9th district prosecutor on Tuesday. The two suspects, a German and a Greek national were released after they presented their defence to both the prosecutor and investigator.

Police on high alert, brace for street clashes

Self-styled anarchists and members of anti-establishment groups appeared intent on Wednesday on creating mayhem with attacks against riot police during the commemorative events to mark the 44th anniversary since the student uprising at the Athens Polytechnic - now known as the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). 

Embarrassing 80s Party | Athens | October 28

Death Disco opens its doors for "The Most Embarrassing 80s Halloween Party Ever" on Saturday, October 28. The organizers invite partygoers to take their inspiration from the likes of "Nightmare on Elm Street," "Edward Scissorhands" and "The Corpse Bride," while the music will be strictly cheesy 80s Europop. Admission costs 5 euros and includes a complimentary beer or glass of wine.

Police station in northern Athens comes under hail of Molotovs

Around 10 hooded assailants launched an attack with Molotov cocktails against a police department in Pefki, northern Athens early Thursday morning.

According to police, the perpetrators threw five firebombs at the department located on Konitsis Street and that three cars, including two police vehicles, parked outside, caught fire.

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