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Echoes of Epirus: Conductor reflects on music, mortality and the power of moirologia

Conductor Yorgos Ziavras embarked on a musical odyssey 11 years ago, departing Greece in pursuit of a classical music career. His departure underscores a lamentable reality: Greece’s lack of investment in cultural education.

Tsipras calls on left to revisit its vision

Former Prime Minister and ex-leader of the main opposition SYRIZA party Alexis Tsipras voiced concerns about the surge of far-right populism in the Greek politics, during a panel discussion at the 9th Delphi Economic Forum on Thursday.

21.03.2024 / 10:52

Greek energy communities: The low-down for producing your own power

Members of the energy cooperative Koinergia in the northern city of Ioannina are finally benefiting from the virtual net-metering of the energy harnessed in their community solar park. Last month, one of them received a negative electricity bill, an eye-catching sight with a reasonable explanation.

17.01.2024 / 20:59

EmTech: Scientists ready to combat climate change, politicians lag behind

“Climate change and greenhouse gas emissions are political, not technical problems,” highlighted W.H. Dow Professor of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at MIT Gregory Stephanopoulos in his speech on the prospects of metabolic engineering at the EmTech Europe Conference on Wednesday.

14.11.2023 / 12:03

Women working in a stacked system: Two offerings from the Thessaloniki film fest

The struggle of working women is a concept familiar to modern audiences in cinema.

13.11.2023 / 20:54

Sofia Exarchou’s ‘Animal’ receives Best Feature Film at Thessaloniki Film Festival

In a warm, convivial and intimate atmosphere, the 64th Thessaloniki Film Festival awards were bestowed on Sunday afternoon in one of the port’s scenic warehouses.

10.11.2023 / 09:53

Master of satire Nikos Perakis honored in Thessaloniki

Tuesday night’s ceremony honoring filmmaker Nikos Perakis with a Golden Alexander at the 64th Thessaloniki International Film Festival also presented his 1987 film “Living Dangerously,” surprising the younger members of the audience with its cutting-edge humor addressing issues that remain under question 37 years later.

09.11.2023 / 20:14

Monica Bellucci honored in Thessaloniki

Monica Bellucci attended the 64th Thessaloniki International Film Festival on Thursday night, where she was celebrated with an honorary Golden Alexander award.

23.09.2023 / 16:33

Cooperation an award-winning formula

Coming-of-age drama “Arkoudotripa” (The Bearcave) is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the soul. After winning the Golden Dionysos for Best Film at the 46th Drama International Short Film Festival (DISFF) earlier this month, its two directors spoke to Kathimerini English Edition about their distinctively behind-the-scenes film.