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Greece officially joins SAFE
European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius has announced that Greece has signed its participation in SAFE (Security Action for Europe). -
A rapid transition
Albeit belatedly, Greece is now making swift progress in adapting its armed forces to the demands of modern warfare. -
Man shot dead in central Athens
A man was shot dead in the central neighborhood of Exarchia Saturday night, police announced. -
The big sale: Greek art on the rise
A small cork and a scarab rest on the metal “frame” made of lead and steel. Lot 117 “Untitled” (1988), a work by Greek-Italian artist Jannis Kounellis, was sold in May at an auction of 19th and 20th century modern Greek painting held by Vergos Auctions for €180,000. -
Life sentence for amusement park owner over fatal accident
A court in northern Greece has sentenced the owner of a Halkidiki amusement park to life in prison and three others to lesser sentences over the 2024 death of a 19-year-old on a fairground ride. -
Reds add the Greek title to the Euroleague
Olympiakos has won its second Greek basketball league title in a row after downing Panathinaikos 3-2 in the final series. -
Mavili square: The many lives of an Athenian landmark
Old and new haunts, stories from the Athenian night, a sweet treat, a drink, and a late-night bite by the fountain. -
Edward Steichen cultural event
Few know that the pioneer of fashion photography was Luxembourg-born Edward Steichen, a celebrated photographer, painter, curator, designer, and horticulturist whose influence helped define modern visual culture. -
Lessons for the defense industry
The crisis in the Middle East and, mainly, the war in Ukraine have prompted a reassessment of defense and foreign policy in most countries. -
Drink, draw and unwind in Varnava Square
On a recent Friday evening, Kathimerini visited a Pangrati studio where painting, wine and conversation blur into one shared creative ritual

