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UK Introduces Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for European Visitors Starting April 2025

Starting April 2, 2025, European visitors to the UK must secure an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) permit for £10 (12 euros) before travel, rising to £16 after April 9. This security measure, applicable to 30 European countries excluding Ireland, streamlines entry via an online process on gov.uk, aligning the UK with global border trends.

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Yorgos Lanthimos Unveils His First Photography Exhibition, Broadening His Artistic Scope

“Yorgos Lanthimos, the Oscar-nominated director known for Poor Things, debuts his first photography exhibition at Mack + Webber 939 gallery in Los Angeles, running March 29 to May 18, 2025. Featuring works from his 2024 books shot during film productions, the showcase reveals a haunting, independent extension of his cinematic vision, with striking portraits of stars like Hunter Schafer and Emma Stone.”

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Greek Tourism Booms in 2025 with Record January Surge, Bank of Greece Reports

Greece’s tourism sector kicked off 2025 with a bang, as the Bank of Greece reported over 821,000 visitors in January alone, driving a 30% spike in travel spending to €214.7 million. German tourists arrived in droves, while big-spending Americans led the charge with €40.9 million, setting the stage for a record-breaking year.

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Spring/Summer 2025: Celia Kritharioti Couture Takes Flight with Flamingo-Inspired Elegance

Celia Kritharioti’s SS25 Couture Collection debuted at Paris’s Petit Palais, channeling flamingo grace with pink, black, and white hues. Featuring Irina Shayk and oversized bows, the Greek house’s whimsical gowns and mini dresses fuse bold artistry and feminine flair for Spring/Summer 2025.

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Hellenic Aerospace Industry Advances Anti-Drone Technology with Centaur System

The Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAV) is gearing up to bolster Greece’s defense capabilities with its Greek-made Centaur anti-drone system. In collaboration with the soon-to-be-established Greek Center for Innovation Development (ELKAK), EAV is set to sign a contract in the coming weeks, integrating the Centaur into the Defense Ministry’s innovation initiatives and launching a new research and development program.

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Charities Act Delays Persist as UK Government Stalls on Object Transfers, Including Parthenon Marbles

Proposed changes to the Charities Act 2022, intended to ease the transfer of objects like the Benin Bronzes and Parthenon Marbles, remain stalled under the Labour government, despite earlier plans for implementation. As the British Museum escapes media scrutiny amid delays and past scandals, the unresolved fate of these cultural artifacts highlights tensions over law, heritage, and accountability in the UK.