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When Violin Was King | Athens | November 11

The American School of Classical Studies invites US ethnomusicologist Christopher King for a discussion on the violin in the traditional music of the Epirus region of northern Greece. The discussion will be accompanied by rare vinyl records from the early 20th century, as well as live renditions by violinists Kostas Karapanos, Aurel Qirjo and Marios Toumpas.

Prosecutor asks MPs to lift immunity of former deputy health minister

A corruption prosecutor investigating damages to Greece's main national healthcare provider EOPYY through the overpricing of certain medical procedures has asked Parliament to lift the immunity of former alternate health minister Marios Salmas, so that he can be called in for questioning.

Greece: Shots fired outside of the Athens Court of Appeals! (VIDEO)

Panic earlier outside the Athens Court of Appeals after a new interruption in the case trial of Marios Papageorgiou.

A relative of the victim’s family while making statements in front of the camera saying they can not find the child’s corpse, pulled a gun and shot three times in the air. Police men followed him, threw him to the ground and handcuffed him along with one more relative.

Apotheon video game: An ancient Greek urn comes to life (Video)

After 4 years of development, Apotheon, a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology is finally out.

The game, which was released in early February by AlienTrap, is already getting rave reviews, due to its gorgeous art style, its interesting plot and its music, created by Marios Aristopoulos, an Athens-based composer and sound designer.

Minister sees no serious interest in Cyprus Airways

The Cypriot government said on Wednesday it has yet to receive any serious interest in Cyprus Airways, four months after launching a search for investors in the struggling airline.

Communications Minister Marios Demetriades appeared to dismiss interest from Ireland’s Ryanair and Greece’s Aegean Airlines, which have been holding talks with his government.