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Guns N’ Roses Set to Rock Sofia with Public Enemy as Special Guests in 2025
Guns N' Roses, one of the most iconic rock bands in history, will perform in Sofia at Vasil Levski Stadium on July 21, 2025, as part of their extensive European and Middle East tour. Fans in Bulgaria can expect an unforgettable evening featuring the band's legendary hits, delivered by the dynamic trio of Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan.
Zografeion Lyceum in Istanbul celebrates Apostle Andrew
A grand musical event was organized at the historic Zografeion Lyceum in Istanbul, Turkey, in memory of Apostle Andrew of Asia Minor, the founder of the church of Constantinople, on the occasion of the Thronal Feast Day of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Ancient Thrace and Its Treasures Highlighted in Major Getty Exhibition
The J. Paul Getty Museum presents Ancient Thrace and the Classical World: Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece, an exhibition that explores the cultural relations between the Thracians and their neighbors over the course of two millennia (about 1700 BCE-300 CE).
The journalist Hara Kiose died – She was a close collaborator to Christos Lambrakis
The journalist and author, Chara Kiose, who was a close collaborator and friend to Christos Lambrakis, has passed away at the age of 90.
Hara Kiose was born in Athens on 2 October 1934. She graduated from the American College for Girls-Pierce College and then took courses in Economics at Pittman’s School of Economics in London.
Turkey radio station closed after suspension over Armenian genocide remark
An independent radio station in Istanbul has shut down after Turkey's regulator cancelled its terrestrial broadcasting licence after it failed to comply with a suspension order over comments made by a guest on the genocide of Armenians.
Washington event marks 50 years since Turkish invasion of Cyprus
An event was held at the hall of the Cathedral of St Sophia in Washington, DC, on Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974.
Turkish mafia posing hybrid threat
A confidential report authored by Greek security authorities charting the activity of the Turkish mafia in Greece has issued a stern warning about the risk of its being used as a tool by secret services. The multi-page report coincides with the recent arrest of armed Turkish mobsters in Greece on two separate occasions within the space of three days.
PSEKA condemns Netflix for censoring ‘Famagusta’ under Turkish pressure
The International Coordinating Committee Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA) condemned Netflix's decision to limit the international release of the series "Famagusta" due to pressure from Turkey.
Scheduled to premiere on September 20, the series covers the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
Are Turkish-Egyptian relations entering a ‘new phase’?
Steven Cook, the Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the visit of Egypt's President al-Sisi to Turkey, explore whether we are seeing relations between Turkey and Egypt turn a new page, and break down what this means for the region.
Turkey lobbies Netflix to confine TV series ‘Famagusta’ to Greece
A Greek and Cypriot co-production dealing with Turkey's invasion of Cyprus in 1974 will not be broadcast outside Greece on Netflix following lobbying from Turkey, Turkey's TV watchdog has claimed.
The recent decision by Netflix to broadcast from September 20 the TV series "Famagusta" had caused intense reactions in Turkey.
Hit Turkish Rapper Ezhel Will Perform in Sofia This Spring
The hit Turkish rapper with a concert in Stroeja on April 10, 2025
TV Channels Slash Salaries and Production Budgets by 50% for the New Season
Legislation has mandated cuts in serials, broadcasts, and salaries to stabilize the TV industry, prevent a production bubble, and curb excessive earnings. The three major stations have agreed, leading some to exit and others to relocate to Turkey.
Turkish ambassador to Athens hails ‘positive momentum’ of ties during joint concert
Turkey's ambassador to Athens, Cagatay Erciyes, on Monday hailed the "positive momentum" in Greek-Turkish relations and efforts to bolster "economic, commercial and cultural relations."
Turkey's Erdogan: Eurovision is a Threat to Family Values
For the past 12 years, Turkey has deliberately refrained from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticizing the event for promoting what he perceives as "gender neutralization" and posing a threat to traditional family values, as reported by the Associated Press.
Kathimerini journalists among those honored with Botsis Foundation awards
Three Kathimerini journalists were presented with awards by the Botsis Foundation for the Promotion of Journalism at a ceremony at Athens' Zappeion Hall, on Monday evening.