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The Benaki Museum (138 Pireos) presents "Ghika: A Journey from West to East," opening at 8 p.m. on October 23, to commemorate 30 years since the death of renowned Greek artist Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika. The exhibition explores his transformative 1958 journey across the US, Mexico, Asia and Egypt, showcasing his growing connection between Eastern and Western cultures.

In the heart of Athens, the "Moodboard" sculpture stands testament to the city's pulse. This interactive light installation, conceived by artist George Drivas and sociologist Nikos Panagiotopoulos, transforms Kotzia Square, reflecting the sentiments of Athenians.

A few days before the members - and so-called friends - of PASOK head to the polls to choose their next leader, Kathimerini tracked the four leading candidates on their campaign trail. We accompanied them to cafes and public squares, where posters featuring their portraits frequently took center stage.

The president of Cyprus on Sunday fired the chief of police, his deputy and the acting director of the country's central prisons complex following the embarrassing escape of a convicted murderer while under guard during an eight-hour pass to visit family.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed interest in the Great Sea Interconnector, the power link between Crete and Cyprus, at his telephone call with his Cypriot counterpart, Nikos Christodoulides, on Saturday.

Greece is mourning influential philosopher, professor and author Christos Yannaras, who died on Saturday at the age of 89. Yannaras, who frequently lamented the decadent phenomena of Greek society and politics, famously said that "Greece is dead and we killed it." He was prolific in authoring essays on social and political themes, contributing to Kathimerini since 1993.

Nikos Kyriakidis has passed away at the age of 54 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. The news about the actor, best remembered by TV audiences for his role as “Nionios” in the series “Konstantinou kai Elenis,” was shared by Spyros Bibilas in a Facebook post.

With Ursula von der Leyen securing another term as European Commission President, EU members are now vying for the top positions in the new Commission, with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides looking for posts that reflect their growing roles within the EU.

The unique dance act “OUR Final Countdown” was presented for the first time by PPC, featuring Nikos Galis, during halftime of the Greek Men’s National Basketball Team’s game against the Dominican Republic at the 2024 Olympic Basket

Alongside her husband Nikos Tsakos