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Pissarides says Greece needs more reforms to unlock its growth potential

Greece's economy has great growth potential but more reforms, new infrastructure and strong political will are necessary, Nobel prize winner Sir Christopher Pissarides said on Tuesday at the first meeting of the Economic Policy Council, in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

British philhellene’s former home ready for new life

All of us hope to lead one good life. The fortunate seem to pack enough into their time to live twice over. But Sir Patrick (known in English as "Paddy") Leigh Fermor led three full lives. As a young man he undertook an epic walk from Holland to Istanbul, having adventures, falling in love with penurious countesses, and creating a considerable personal legend.

Queen's Guitarist Wants a Second Live Aid

Queen's guitarist Brian May is hoping for a big concert similar to Live Aid in 1985, but this time dedicated to fighting climate change. The rock band was part of the music show featuring U2, Phil Collins, Madonna, Elton John, David Bowie, Mick Jagger and many other popular musicians. The concert was broadcasted in over 150 countries and watched by nearly 1.5 billion viewers.

Lord of the Flies | Athens | August 29

The Athens Open-Air Film Festival comes to an end on Wednesday, August 29, with a screening of the classic and chilling 1963 horror "Lord of the Flies," based on the 1954 novel by Nobel Prize-winning British author William Golding. The screening will take place in the garden of the Numismatic Museum, starting at 9 p.m., and is free of charge.

Numismatic Museum, 12 Panepistimiou

'Classical Greek Oligarchy,' 'House of Names' share Runciman Award

It is said that Sir Steven Runciman fell in love with the Byzantine Empire as a young man in 1929, while on the deck of the family yacht. Looking out to Monemvasia on the eastern coast of the Peloponnese, he saw the castle town's walls and churches from afar and felt a strong affinity toward Greece.

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