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Brazilian cinema did not appear out of nowhere. People talk about it as though one standing ovation at a European festival switched everything on. That is not what happened. Brazilian film has been working for decades. Sometimes it made noise. Sometimes it moved quietly. The films that catch international attention are rarely the ones that top the local box office. They tend to be the difficult ones. Political films. Personal films. Films that sit with Brazil’s contradictions and do not look away. In this part of the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, I want to trace that path. How Brazilian cinema earns attention abroad, why certain stories cross borders, what recognition means in real terms, and what still holds the industry back even when the rest of the world starts to take notice. International recognition is not a trophy. It is a pipeline The simplest way to describe international recognition is…
Brazilian cinema did not appear out of nowhere. People talk about it as though one standing ovation at a European festival switched everything on. That is not what happened. Brazilian film has been working for decades. Sometimes it made noise. Sometimes it moved quietly. The films that catch international attention are rarely the ones that top the local box office. They tend to be the difficult ones. Political films. Personal films. Films that sit with Brazil’s contradictions and do not look away. In this part of the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, I want to trace that path. How Brazilian cinema earns attention abroad, why certain stories cross borders, what recognition means in real terms, and what still holds the industry back even when the rest of the world starts to take notice. International recognition is not a trophy. It is a pipeline The simplest way to describe international recognition is…
Severe weather in Greece continued to wreak havoc across multiple regions on Tuesday, with a third consecutive wave of intense rainfall triggering widespread landslides and evacuations. Western Greece bore the brunt of the extreme weather conditions, as hillside communities were forced to flee and critical infrastructure sustained major damage. The persistent storms have overwhelmed already vulnerable areas, prompting emergency responses and urgent government intervention. Two settlements on Mount Taygetos were evacuated after buildings and roads collapsed under the pressure of relentless rainfall. The settlement of Machalas in Alagonia experienced the most severe damage, according to local reports, with yard walls crumbling and roadways suffering extensive destruction. Greece Landslides Affect Island Communities and Transportation Networks The island of Corfu faced significant challenges as landslides and ground subsidence created widespread problems across the road network. The damage has severely impacted mobility and access throughout the island, leaving residents and authorities scrambling to…
AEK Athens has reclaimed the top position in the Greek Super League standings following a dramatic weekend of results that saw Panathinaikos upset Olympiakos in the Derby of Eternal Rivals while PAOK dropped crucial points. The unexpected outcome at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on Sunday has reshuffled the league table with just weeks remaining in the championship race. Panathinaikos secured a stunning 1-0 victory over Olympiakos at Piraeus, with Argentine midfielder Vicente Taborda scoring the decisive goal in the seventh minute. The Greens’ triumph came against the run of recent form and handed their rivals a significant setback in the title chase. Greek Super League Standings Shift After Derby Victory The early strike that decided the match came through a swift combination between Taborda and Andreas Tetteh, shocking the home crowd at Karaiskakis Stadium. Olympiakos struggled to find their rhythm in the opening half and despite increased pressure after the…
Olympiakos has climbed to second place in the Euroleague standings following a dominant 109-77 victory over Virtus Bologna at home, while rival Panathinaikos dropped to eighth position after suffering a disappointing 78-62 defeat at Partizan Belgrade. The contrasting Euroleague results this week highlight the diverging fortunes of Greece’s two basketball powerhouses as the season progresses toward the playoffs. The double-week conclusion confirmed Olympiakos is on track for a top-four finish with 17 wins in 26 games, while Panathinaikos faces mounting challenges if it hopes to compete in the Final Four it will host in May. The Athens-based Greens now hold…
The Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony takes place Friday night at Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium, marking the start of the 2026 Winter Games with a nearly three-hour spectacle expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide. The ceremony begins at 9 p.m. CET and will feature performances by international stars including Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, with approximately 60,000 spectators attending in person. In a departure from tradition, the opening ceremony will incorporate multiple locations across Italy. According to organizers, the Parade of Athletes and other ceremony elements will be conducted simultaneously in Cortina in the Dolomite mountains, Livigno in…
The NBA trade deadline concluded Thursday with Giannis Antetokounmpo remaining in Milwaukee despite widespread speculation about his future with the Bucks. The league witnessed one of its busiest trade periods in two decades, with 28 deals completed in the week leading up to the deadline and 18 finalized on the final day alone. However, the most prominent NBA trade deadline rumors involving Antetokounmpo and Memphis guard Ja Morant ultimately did not materialize into actual moves. According to reports, the Milwaukee Bucks had begun listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time All-NBA selection ahead of the 3 p.m. deadline.…
Greece’s women’s water polo team secured a bronze medal at the European Championships in Portugal, mirroring the achievement of their male counterparts from last month. The world champions defeated Italy 15-8 in the third-place match on Thursday in Funchal, claiming their sixth European medal in the competition’s history. Coach Haris Pavlidis led his squad to the podium finish after a campaign that followed a strikingly similar pattern to the men’s tournament in Belgrade. The Greek women dominated the group stage with a perfect record of five consecutive victories before their medal hopes were altered in the knockout rounds. Greece Women’s…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi this week, where artificial intelligence policy and international cooperation will take center stage. The two-day event, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, will also include a bilateral meeting between Mitsotakis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to government sources. The India AI Impact Summit brings together more than 20 heads of state and representatives from over 60 countries to develop a global framework for artificial intelligence governance. The summit focuses specifically on measurable social and developmental impact, positioning AI as a tool for addressing global challenges. Strategic Significance of Greece AI Summit Participation Government sources described the prime minister’s attendance at the India AI summit as a strategic choice with high political and geo-economic significance. The trip aims to place Greece at the center of global AI discussions and reinforce its role…
Cyprus will participate as an observer in the upcoming Board of Peace meeting focused on Gaza reconstruction, scheduled to take place in Washington DC on Thursday, February 19, the Republic of Cyprus announced. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed the country’s involvement, emphasizing Cyprus’s ongoing regional role since the crisis began through various initiatives and proposals submitted to international partners. According to Letymbiotis, Cyprus will contribute to the discussions as the European Union member state geographically closest to the region. The spokesman posted on social media that the country will participate in evolving developments and contribute practically to stability and peacebuilding…
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Brazilian cinema did not appear out of nowhere. People talk about it as though one standing ovation at a European festival switched everything on. That is not what happened. Brazilian film has been working for decades. Sometimes it made noise. Sometimes it moved quietly. The films that catch international attention are rarely the ones that top the local box office. They tend to be the difficult ones. Political films. Personal films. Films that sit with Brazil’s contradictions and do not look away. In this part of the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, I want to trace that path. How Brazilian cinema earns attention abroad, why certain stories cross borders, what recognition means in real terms, and what still holds the industry back even when the rest of the world starts to take notice. International recognition is not a trophy. It is a pipeline The simplest way to describe international recognition is…
Brazilian cinema did not appear out of nowhere. People talk about it as though one standing ovation at a European festival switched everything on. That is not what happened. Brazilian film has been working for decades. Sometimes it made noise. Sometimes it moved quietly. The films that catch international attention are rarely the ones that top the local box office. They tend to be the difficult ones. Political films. Personal films. Films that sit with Brazil’s contradictions and do not look away. In this part of the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, I want to trace that path. How Brazilian cinema earns attention abroad, why certain stories cross borders, what recognition means in real terms, and what still holds the industry back even when the rest of the world starts to take notice. International recognition is not a trophy. It is a pipeline The simplest way to describe international recognition is…
Severe weather in Greece continued to wreak havoc across multiple regions on Tuesday, with a third consecutive wave of intense rainfall triggering widespread landslides and evacuations. Western Greece bore the brunt of the extreme weather conditions, as hillside communities were forced to flee and critical infrastructure sustained major damage. The persistent storms have overwhelmed already vulnerable areas, prompting emergency responses and urgent government intervention. Two settlements on Mount Taygetos were evacuated after buildings and roads collapsed under the pressure of relentless rainfall. The settlement of Machalas in Alagonia experienced the most severe damage, according to local reports, with yard walls crumbling and roadways suffering extensive destruction. Greece Landslides Affect Island Communities and Transportation Networks The island of Corfu faced significant challenges as landslides and ground subsidence created widespread problems across the road network. The damage has severely impacted mobility and access throughout the island, leaving residents and authorities scrambling to…
AEK Athens has reclaimed the top position in the Greek Super League standings following a dramatic weekend of results that saw Panathinaikos upset Olympiakos in the Derby of Eternal Rivals while PAOK dropped crucial points. The unexpected outcome at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on Sunday has reshuffled the league table with just weeks remaining in the championship race. Panathinaikos secured a stunning 1-0 victory over Olympiakos at Piraeus, with Argentine midfielder Vicente Taborda scoring the decisive goal in the seventh minute. The Greens’ triumph came against the run of recent form and handed their rivals a significant setback in the title chase. Greek Super League Standings Shift After Derby Victory The early strike that decided the match came through a swift combination between Taborda and Andreas Tetteh, shocking the home crowd at Karaiskakis Stadium. Olympiakos struggled to find their rhythm in the opening half and despite increased pressure after the…
The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy has issued an urgent warning to Greek-flagged vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz, advising heightened vigilance amid escalating military activity in the Persian Gulf. According to the ministry, a Greek ship entering the strait on February 3 was subjected to suspicious…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi this week, where artificial intelligence policy and international cooperation will take center stage. The two-day event, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, will also include a bilateral meeting between Mitsotakis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to government sources. The India AI Impact Summit brings together more than 20 heads of state and representatives from over 60 countries to develop a global framework for artificial intelligence governance. The summit focuses specifically on measurable social and developmental impact, positioning AI as a tool for addressing global challenges. Strategic Significance of Greece AI Summit Participation Government sources described the prime minister’s attendance at the India AI summit as a strategic choice with high political and geo-economic significance. The trip aims to place Greece at the center of global AI discussions and reinforce its role…
Greece has achieved a dramatic reduction in youth unemployment, with rates falling from 39.5% in 2019 to 13% currently, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced this week. The prime minister shared the update in a video posted on social media Tuesday, highlighting the significant progress made in addressing one of the country’s most persistent economic challenges. According to Mitsotakis, Greece has moved from having one of the worst youth unemployment rates in Europe to performing better than the continental average. “We are now below the European average. Nobody can therefore doubt that the unemployment rate for young people has dropped, and…
Severe weather in Greece continued to wreak havoc across multiple regions on Tuesday, with a third consecutive wave of intense rainfall triggering widespread landslides and evacuations. Western Greece bore the brunt of the extreme weather conditions, as hillside communities were forced to flee and critical infrastructure sustained major damage. The persistent storms have overwhelmed already vulnerable areas, prompting emergency responses and urgent government intervention. Two settlements on Mount Taygetos were evacuated after buildings and roads collapsed under the pressure of relentless rainfall. The settlement of Machalas in Alagonia experienced the most severe damage, according to local reports, with yard walls…
The concept of post-politics has emerged as a significant framework for understanding contemporary governance, with certain political figures and movements serving as prominent examples of this phenomenon. Post-politics refers to a governing approach that emphasizes technocratic consensus and managerial efficiency while minimizing ideological debate and democratic contestation. Scholars and political analysts increasingly point to specific cases that embody this shift away from traditional left-right political divisions. The term “poster child of post-politics” describes leaders or systems that prioritize administrative solutions over partisan conflict, often presenting policy decisions as matters of technical necessity rather than political choice. According to political theorists,…
Greece is set to announce a new increase in the minimum wage before Easter in early April, Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis confirmed on Tuesday. The announcement comes as the government continues its efforts to boost income levels while managing budgetary constraints, with the Greece minimum wage increase representing another step in supporting workers amid ongoing economic challenges. Speaking during an interview on SKAI TV, Hatzidakis outlined the timeline for the upcoming wage adjustment. The new increase will build upon the previous raise that brought the minimum wage from €650 to €880 per month, according to the deputy prime minister.…
Police arrested 38 people during an early morning operation at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on Wednesday, following a crackdown on individuals remaining on campus after authorized hours. The arrests at the Thessaloniki campus came weeks after violent riots on February 7, when masked youths attacked police with petrol bombs during a campus party. University authorities have implemented strict access controls, prohibiting individuals from staying on the premises after 10 p.m. unless engaged in official university business. The overnight police operation involved dozens of officers, including riot police units, who detained the individuals for allegedly disrupting university operations. According to authorities,…
Greek and Serbian police forces will launch joint summer patrols in popular tourist destinations this year, marking an expansion of cross-border law enforcement cooperation. According to Greece’s Citizen Protection Ministry, the collaborative patrols will take place in Halkidiki in northern Greece and the island of Zakynthos, both favored destinations for Serbian visitors seeking Mediterranean holidays. The ministry announced the initiative on Tuesday following high-level talks in Athens between Greek Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chryssohoidis and Serbia’s Minister for Interior Affairs, Ivica Dacic. The agreement also includes provisions for Greek officers to conduct reciprocal patrols in Serbia, creating a bilateral exchange…
US President Donald Trump emphasized that Greek-American ties are stronger than ever during a White House ceremony for the presentation of credentials by Greece’s new ambassador to Washington, Antonis Alexandridis, according to reports. Trump described Greece as a valuable partner and ally, highlighting the shared democratic and spiritual heritage that binds the two nations. In formal remarks during the meeting, Trump stated that the friendship between Greece and the United States is strong, historic, and rooted in common values. The President noted that bilateral relations have reached their highest level in recent years and expressed his intention to further strengthen…
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed the strength of Greek-American relations during a White House ceremony for Greece’s new ambassador to Washington, Antonis Alexandridis. Trump described Greece as a “valuable partner and ally” and stated that bilateral ties are “stronger than ever,” according to reports from the credential presentation event. During the formal ceremony, Trump praised the friendship between the two nations as “strong, historic and rooted in our shared democratic and spiritual heritage.” The president emphasized that bilateral relations have reached their highest level in recent years and expressed his commitment to deepening cooperation across multiple strategic sectors. Strategic…
Taxi drivers across Greece have launched coordinated strike action this week to protest government-imposed deadlines requiring them to transition to electric vehicles and to oppose competition from ride-hailing services. The nationwide work stoppage began Tuesday in Athens with a three-day strike and expanded Wednesday to include taxi drivers throughout the country, causing significant disruptions to transportation services. According to reports, Athens taxi drivers initiated their strike at the start of the workweek and plan to continue the action until 6 a.m. Friday. Meanwhile, taxi operators in other Greek cities joined the protest on Wednesday and Thursday, creating a broader impact…
Taxi drivers across Greece have launched a nationwide strike to protest government regulations mandating a swift transition to electric vehicles and to challenge competition from rival ride-hailing services. The Athens taxi strike began Tuesday and will continue through Friday morning, while taxi drivers throughout the rest of Greece are participating in a two-day walkout on Wednesday and Thursday. According to union representatives, the strike centers on a January 1 deadline requiring all new taxi licenses in Athens and Thessaloniki to operate electric-powered vehicles. The industrial action has disrupted transportation services across the country, leaving residents and tourists scrambling for alternative…