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Devendra Banhart, an American-Venezuelan pioneer of psych-folk, returns to Athens after almost two decades on July 25, at the Stavros Niarchos Park Great Lawn (364 Syngrou). Performing songs spanning his career, including tracks from his latest album "Flying Wig," Banhart's unique blend of influences promises an unforgettable evening.

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma announced on Sept. 10 he would step down as head of the pioneering Chinese e-commerce giant in one year, a departure already drawing comparisons to the retirement of late Apple founder Steve Jobs.

An estimated 2,100-year-old rare marble statue of Cybele, the mother goddess of Anatolia, has been unearthed in excavations in Ordu, which is a port city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. The historic sculpture of Cybele sitting on her throne weighs 200 kilos and is about 110 centimeters tall.

U.S. President Barack Obama took time off at an Asia-Pacific summit on Nov. 18 for an unusual task - putting questions to Chinese internet billionaire Jack Ma and a young Filipina entrepreneur on government-business ties in a panel discussion.

A new international open-air festival called Cappadox has been born in central Anatolia. The event, which will take place between May 16 and 18, was inspired by the cultural heritage and extraordinary landscape of Cappadocia. 

By Takis Theodoropoulos

A 68-year-old hiker was safely pulled out of a 200-meter ravine during a major rescue operation on Sunday on Mount Tsamanta, near the Greek-Albanian border.