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A few days ago, when Greece's former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis wrote about the "parallel payment system" he had been preparing in 2015, he argued that its implementation would have enhanced the government's negotiating position with international creditors.

Stephen C. Capsaskis sent a letter to the Financial Times with an interesting request: He wants them to stop promoting Yanis Varoufakis…

This is the short letter:

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece's homegrown NBA All-Star, made an emotional return to the city he grew up in and promised to help children in Greece and Africa make it in life.

With his brother Thanasis, who plays for the Spanish club MoraBanc Andorra, the "Antetokounmbros" have begun offering a college scholarship in Athens for children of migrants born in Greece.

The Exhibition "Art: The Macedonian Art Society: 65 Years of Collections" brings together 400 paintings and engravings that chart the journey of Thessaloniki's history and culture.

The Bosnian soccer federation has apologized to its Greek counterpart, EPO, about last Friday's post-match violence between members of both teams.

The Bosnian football federation has apologized to its Greek counterpart, EPO, about last Friday's post-match violence between members of both teams.

Known for their playful blend of new-wave and symphonic pop, Xaxakes, the band headed by singer-songwriter Yiannis Nastas since 1995, will perform at Gazarte's roof stage on Monday, June 12. The show starts at 10 p.m. and admission costs 7 euros.

Gazarte, 32-34 Voutadon, Gazi,
tel 210.346.0347, www.gazarte.gr

Seven talented artists express their reflections and emotions in experiential artworks that are going on display at the Chryssothemis Gallery in the northern Athens suburb of Halandri. The gallery was launched in spring of 1979 under the direction of Zoi Psarrou. Its name is taken from a poem by Giannis Ritsos.

This year's annual general meeting of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) holds special significance both for the industry and politically, taking place at what is a key juncture for tourism in Greece.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was at the basketball match between Olympiakos and Aris at the Piraeus “Peace & Friendship” stadium for the basketball league and was swamped by fans asking him for autographs. After the Milwaukee Bucks were knocked out of NBA finals, the Greek Freak is in Greece and decided to visit the local basketball league with his girlfriend Mariah and younger brother Kostas.