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Goulandris Museum prepping shows in Andros and Athens
The Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation is getting ready to unveil "two different worlds," as collections director Marie Koutsomallis-Moreau described it at a recent press conference on the two shows being prepared for its Athens and Andros premises.
Strolling down memory lane
A walk is organized once a month by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in collaboration with Alzheimer Athens for people over 65 who want to strengthen their memory.
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Penny Marathon | Athens | July 9
The Penny Marathon fundraiser for strays is looking for participants and volunteers to help during the event, which will take place on July 9 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC).
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Slovenia has an air carrier, but it rarely flies here
While the government is pondering how to improve Slovenia's air connectivity and establish a new flag carrier, there is an airline company that has been active in Slovenia for years - it just rarely operates out of the country's main airport.
Museum to display ancient stone artifacts
Works are underway to present visitors with a new museum that will showcase 500 stone artifacts from the ancient period in the eastern province of Erzurum, which has hosted many civilizations in Anatolia for centuries.
When the idea of creating a museum consisting of stone artifacts emerged in 2016, efforts began to collect artifacts in the region.
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Legendary composer Yiannis Markopoulos laid to rest
Yiannis Markopoulos, one of Greece's most influential composers, was laid to rest on Thursday after a funeral service held at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens.
Cyberattack forces Culture Ministry IT systems shutdown
The Culture Ministry's website and computer systems have been down since Wednesday morning because of a cyberattack, authorities have announced.
The website and systems were taken down for security reasons after the attack, while tne ministry and the National Cybersecurity Authority are investigating. Authorities say they have found no stole data so far.
Five Greek party heads to battle it out in TV showdown
Five political leaders of the parties that managed to gain parliamentary representation in the May 21 elections will cross swords in a televised debate starting at 9 p.m. on Thursday.
The Guardian apologizes for its handling of harassment complaints
Guardian News & Media, the publisher of the Guardian and Observer newspapers, has apologized to several women who said that one of its star columnists, Nick Cohen, groped them or made unwanted sexual advances.
Poland seeks ally in Greece in campaign for World War II reparations
Senior Polish officials Tuesday said they plan to expand a campaign to seek massive World War II reparations from Germany, turning to Greece and other European countries as potential allies.