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Rod Stewart Halts Debut Concert in Greece, Ejects Fan for “Spoiling” Show2025-12-16
Greek Reporter: File photo. Credit: Michaelcohnphoto , CC BY-SA 4.0/WikipediaVeteran rock star Sir Rod Stewart dramatically interrupted his first-ever concert in Greece last night mid-performance to publicly reprimand and request the removal of a male spectator he accused of...
Major Upgrade Approved for the National Archaeological Museum of Athens2025-12-16
Greek Reporter: Greece will use private donations as well as national and EU funding to upgrade the museum. Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture A decisive step launches the largest architectural and museological upgrade ever undertaken at Athens’ National Archaeological Museum...
OU settles with former journalism professor fired for sexual harassment2025-12-16
The Athens Messenger: Editor's Note: The Messenger is only now reporting on this matter because it learned of the university's settlement with Kalyango through reporting by WOUBPublicMedia. WOUB's reporting can be found here. ......
Athens Line 1 trains skipping Victoria station Tuesday night2025-12-16
Ekathimerini: Trains on Athens metroLine 1, the...
Athens sees record participation in youth winter sports2025-12-16
The Daily Post-Athenian: The City of Athens broke its record for the amount of participants who signed up for youth basketball this year. ......
Happening this week: Christmas concert at Athens’ historic Scout House2025-12-16
News Courier: Photo courtesy Athens-Limestone CountyChamber of CommerceIn the mood for a festive Christmas outing that’s unmistakably Athens?This week, a trio of area artists will help herald the arrival of the holiday season in a musical performance at...
The Festive Heart of Athens Beats at Hotels Grande Bretagne & King George2025-12-16
The National Herald: ATHENS – This festive...
Trading of AKTOR Group Bonds Begins on the Athens Stock Exchange2025-12-16
The National Herald: ATHENS – Trading of AKTOR Group...
Athens insurance agent announces bid for Clarke County BOE seat2025-12-16
Athens Banner-Herald: Carl Blount, a local insurance professional, announced Tuesday he will be a candidate next year for the District 3 seat on the Clarke CountySchool Board of Education. The election is set for...
What’s Cooking: Homemade Gingerbread Cookies2025-12-16
The Athens News: In the spirit of the holiday season, I would like to start off this week’s column off by acknowledging all the people who’ve sent me words of encouragement and told me they enjoy my restaurant reviews. ......
Chabad at Ohio University holds menorah lighting on first day of Hanukkah2025-12-16
The Athens News: On Sunday, Athens’ Jewish community held a special event to commemorate the first day of Hanukkah. ......
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statements following the meeting with the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Elisa Spiropali (Athens,16.12.2025) (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic)2025-12-16
Public Technologies: ) It is with great honor and pleasure that I welcome to Athens the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Elisa Spiropali. Dear Elisa, we know each other and have worked together in the past in our previous capacities. I am particularly pleased...
2029 Deaflympics destined for Athens2025-12-16
Inside The Games: The Greek capital was selected last week as host of the next Summer Olympic Games for deaf athletes, prevailing in a closely contested vote against Zagreb and securing the backing of the international sporting community. The International Committee of Sports...
Jaime Lupercio discusses the importance of sound design in storytelling2025-12-16
The Crescent News: MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - An Ohio University professor will lend his talents in sound design to a bilingual musical adaptation of a classic children’s book. ......