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The Greek stock market recovered above the recent gain of 1,460 points, “absorbing” virtually all the loss from the two-day correction that preceded it. “Ally” in this effort was the energy sector, with the securities of Metlen and DEI standing out. Piraeus Bank and Jumbo were also among the positive protagonists.

In his illustrious judo career, Nemanja Majdov has won 7 medals in European championships and another three in world championships.

Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things" has been chosen as film of the year 2024 by the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), in a first by a Greek director.

Almost 800 film critics from around the world voted in the process to pick the recipient of the FIPRESCI Grand Prix, which will be presented on September 20 at the opening gala of the 72nd San Sebastian Festival in Spain.

The 43rd Istanbul Film Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), has concluded with an award ceremony held on April 28 at Atlas 1948.

A total of 51 films competed in the international and national competitions of the festival.

As humanitarian support to refugees from Ukraine enters its third year, 19 humanitarian organizations and the UN in Bulgaria are appealing for US$ 38.6 million to support 70,000 refugees from Ukraine in Bulgaria in 2024.

Bulgaria is set to host its first-ever casting for the prestigious F.I.P.A.S.S. World Performing Arts Championship, opening doors for diverse talents across age groups and categories to vie for a chance at the finals in Rome.

A court in Iran has sentenced prominent movie director Saeed Roustaee to six months' prison for the screening of his film "Leila's Brothers" at the Cannes Film Festival last year, local media reported on Aug. 15.

"Leila's Brothers," a rich and complex tale of a family struggling with economic hardship in Tehran, has been banned in Iran since its release last year.

The evacuation of the two injured Greek citizens and the other Greek citizens trapped in the conflict zone in Sudan is currently not possible, diplomatic sources said as fighting entered its fifth day on Wednesday.

A Turkish academic has become a jury member of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) award at the seventh International Documentary Festival held in Greece between Aug. 21 and 28.

The women's teams of Canada and the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) played their match from the Beijing Olympics with medical masks under their hockey helmets. And during the match, there were contradictory events that shifted the focus from the game.

The North Americans won 6-1, which is not surprising, as the difference in classes between the two teams is still quite large.