News archive of June 2024

A quieter Nick Cave performance still packs plenty of emotion

At 66, legendary Aussie rocker Nick Cave is no longer the screaming, bellowing presence on stage. And the mood is a bit lighter, although shades of darkness often creep in in this spare stage performance - Cave on piano, accompanied by Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood.

Art as Experience | Athens | June 6-20

ArteVisione Gallery (5 Piliou) presents the group art exhibition "Art as Experience: Exploring the Stories Behind the Works," curated by art historian and journalist Nikolena Kalaitzaki-Zouni. The exhibition delves into the personal narratives behind each piece, reflecting the artist's life experiences.

Houthi Red Sea attacks decline in last week as navies act, Greece says

Closer international cooperation between naval missions in the Red Sea has reduced the number of attacks by Yemen's Houthis over the past week, Greek Shipping Minister Christos Stylianides told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.

Greece is the home of the headquarters of the European Union's naval operation in the Red Sea, which is dubbed "Aspides" and in Greek means "Shields".

Is Albania replicating Turkey and Qatar’s teflon strategy?

Recep Tayyip Erdogan does not fear provoking Europe or the United States. He blackmailed NATO to get more jetfighters and force Sweden to return peaceful dissidents to torture and imprison. He withholds F-35 joint strike fighter schematics that contractually he must return, raising concern he could sell them to Russia or China or use them to bolster his son-in-law's military manufacturer.

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