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Charlie Kaufman: ‘They told me Being John Malkovich would never get made’

INTERVIEW: The Oscar-winning ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ screenwriter has collaborated with poet Eva HD on a short film following ghosts through the streets of Athens. The pair talk to Kevin E G Perry about mortality, the decline of Hollywood and grieving ‘Synecdoche, New York’ star Philip Seymour Hoffman

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Greek police increase security after protests against Israeli cruise ship

Measures are being taken at the harbours of Patras and Katakolo after demonstrations earlier this week

The Guardian - UK

Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos buried in a state funeral

Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos was buried Saturday in Athens’ First Cemetery

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Greek plan to ban protests at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Athens sparks backlash

Opposition parties claim the move is an attempt to stop anti-government rallies from taking place at the site.

Euronews

Backlash as Greek government seeks to ban protests at iconic monument

The amendment by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis would allow visitors but would ban protests

The Independent UK

Greek riot police scuffle with protesting doctors during hospital tour by PM Mitsotakis

Riot police have scuffled with medical staff at an Athens public hospital, after dozens of staff gathered to protest the state of public health services during a visit to the hospital by the country’s prime minister

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20 Quirky Pun Illustrations By Teo Zirinis And Their Hilarious Twists (New Pics)

Teo Zirinis, an illustrator based in Athens, Greece, continues to charm audiences worldwide with his clever visual puns and playful humor.

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Greece sees 2nd general strike this month as unions protest new labor law

Thousands of demonstrators have marched through Athens as labor unions call Greece's second general strike this month

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National Lottery operator Allwyn unveils tie-up to create £14bn gaming giant

Allwyn will merge with Athens-based OPAP, in which it already owns a 52% stake, to become the world’s second largest listed lottery and gaming firm.

Evening Standard

The famous European attraction free of scaffolding for first time in decades

Tourists can now enjoy the ancient temple without the scaffolding

The Independent UK

Greta Thunberg Lands In Greece Among Gaza Flotilla Activists Deported From Israel

Greta Thunberg landed in Athens on Monday alongside 160 other nationals from 16 European countries expelled to Greece by Israel for taking part in a Gaza aid flotilla, AFP journalists saw.

International Business Times

Athens embraces urban beekeeping as rooftop hives bring honey production to the city

Urban beekeeping is neither new around the world nor in Athens. Decades ago, Greek families brought hives with them when they moved from the countryside.

Euronews

Six of the best autumn city breaks in Europe for an overload of culture and fabulous food

From Athens’ beach-studded – and still warm – coastline to the ancient food markets of Palermo

The Guardian - UK

Robbie Williams cancels his final show of world tour due to ‘public safety’

Williams began the tour in May, performing in cities including London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Helsinki and Athens

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Swearing, booing and spitting: is crowd behaviour out of control?

There was dismay after Rory McIlroy’s wife was hit by a beer at the Ryder Cup. But have crowds always been badly behaved, or is antisocial behaviour getting worse?

Euronews

All aboard: High-speed train links for travel to major European cities gets under way

The High Speed Rail Network is expected to be completed in 20 years and a European study estimates the cost of implementation will be €546 billion.

The Independent UK

Rooftop beekeeping in Athens: A new buzz in urban ecosystems, in photos

On the rooftops of Athens, beekeeping is gaining followers. Urban beekeeping was once common when families moved hives from the countryside, and the practice is now finding a new life among residents who see it as a way to help ecosystems and reconnect with nature.

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From rooftops to honey jars, Athens is abuzz with urban beekeeping

High above the traffic of Athens, more residents of the Greek capital are embracing urban beekeeping

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Photos show widespread protests after Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound flotilla

Supporters of the Global Sumud Flotilla took to the streets in several major cities — including in Rome, Istanbul, Athens and Buenos Aires — following news that Israeli forces had intercepted an international flotilla carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory.

Euronews

Athens paralyzed by general strike against new labor laws

Athens was paralyzed by a general strike as thousands protested new labour laws. Public transport, schools, courts, and hospitals faced major disruptions.

Euronews

Athens Airport hit by delays after air traffic controllers limit the number of flights per hour

Athens Airport is facing delays after air traffic controllers limited the number of flights they handle.

Euronews

How Greece is using big data, drones and AI to overhaul its tax and finance sector

Greece’s digital tax revolution aims to shake off its legacy of crisis.

Euronews

Countries that threaten EU can't participate in defence, Greek PM Mitsotakis says

Mitsotakis also said Athens supports coordinated EU and US efforts to end the war in Ukraine but that Kyiv cannot be frozen out of talks.

International Business Times UK

Is There A Tsunami Warning After the Athens Greece Earthquake Today? Here's What We Know

A 5.2 magnitude quake struck near Evia, Greece, early on 10 September 2025. No tsunami warning has been issued.

The Independent UK

Earthquake tremors felt as far as Athens

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