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2 days ago | greekcitytimes.com | Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis

His creations, often adorned by celebrities and tastemakers, reflect a unique fusion of elegance and modernity. Beyond jewelry, Anil Arjandas is known for his presence on social media, where he shares insights into luxury living, travel, and personal style, inspiring a worldwide audience with his sophisticated taste and entrepreneurial journey. You started designing jewelry as a teenager. What inspired you to pursue this creative path, and how did your first design come to life?

5 days ago | greekcitytimes.com | Stella Mazonakis |Modern British History

These additions aim to preserve living traditions for future generations. “Intangible heritage is the soul of our culture,” said Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. The new entries are:Ai-Soulas Festival, Soroni, RhodesA two-week celebration of Saint Silas (July 30), featuring religious ceremonies, cultural performances, and sports, uniting the Rhodes community.

5 days ago | greekcitytimes.com | Stella Mazonakis

Today, May 9th, VASSY releases her BossAcoustics EP, a deeply personal project marking a new chapter. “This feels like coming home,” she shares with Rolling Stone AU/NZ. “Before EDM, I was shaped by Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz, and timeless melodies. BossAcoustics is my homage to those roots.”The independently-released EP reimagines her signature tracks in an acoustic, Bossa-infused style—intimate, soulful, and authentic. “Fans have long asked for this stripped-back sound,” VASSY says.

5 days ago | greekcitytimes.com | Stella Mazonakis

Of the 4,222 applicants who took the Certificate of Adequate Knowledge for Naturalization exam on April 6, only 2,136 passed, achieving a pass rate of 50.74%. Additionally, 12 candidates were disqualified for cheating. The exam, a key requirement for non-Greek nationals applying for citizenship, tests proficiency in the Greek language, history, culture, and civic institutions.

5 days ago | greekcitytimes.com | Paul Antonopoulos

Hundreds of Turkish-made drones used a civil airline as a shield in a failed attempt to infiltrate Indian air space as Pakistan continues to escalate tensions with India. Up to 400 Turkish-made drones attempted to infiltrate Indian air space at 36 locations along the length and used a civil airliner as a shield to prevent a quick hit back Thursday evening, New Delhi announced on Friday. The drone intrusion was described as an action to gauge Indian air defense systems and gather intelligence.