Theatre & Classics: Euripides’ “Alcestis” is touring Greece in a National Theatre production directed by Dimitris Karantzas, framing the ancient exchange-of-life plot as a sharp lens on power and gender. Ancient Language Revival: A growing community of learners is keeping Ancient Greek “alive,” boosted by modern classics culture and big-screen interest in “The Odyssey.” Feminist Intellectual Life: A new book spotlights philosopher Rada Iveković in “A Life in Translation,” tracing her transnational feminism through major European political upheavals. Education Reform: Cyprus’ education minister says schools should be more student-centred, with less rote learning and reduced curriculum load, after top exam students urged fairer assessment. Euro Culture & Design: The ECB unveiled ten finalist designs for new euro banknotes, with citizens invited to vote between themes of European culture and nature. UNESCO Heritage in Crisis: Tauric Chersonese in Crimea was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in Danger list, citing damage linked to occupation. Climate & Biodiversity: Activists warn a vast luxury hotel project in Albania’s coast has already caused “irreparable” harm to turtle nesting and wetland water flows. Film Buzz: “The Odyssey” continues to dominate cultural conversation, from casting debates to how the epic is being re-read for today.