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  • The story behind the Parthenon Project
    by Marianna Kakaounaki on October 12, 2024 at 3:55 pm

    It was the first official event of the Parthenon Project in Greece, a campaign that aims to reunite the Parthenon Marbles currently at the British Museum in London with their counterparts in Athens.

  • Why are profits so low?
    by Kostas Kallitsis on October 12, 2024 at 3:06 pm

    Why are wages so low, why are we in last place among the EU’s 27 member-states in the average hourly wage in terms of purchasing power – even below Bulgaria?

  • PASOK’s leadership race – and future – up…
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 11:49 am

    Sunday’s election for PASOK’s leadership was a nail-biter up until the early hours of Monday, keeping analysts up well into the night.

  • Rivals make their case over building height bonus
    by Giorgos Lialios on October 12, 2024 at 11:36 am

    In a high-stakes court session, Greece’s Council of State reviewed arguments on Friday regarding the constitutionality of building height and zoning bonuses under the New Building Regulation.

  • Turkish foreign minister to visit Greece to…
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 11:20 am

    Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Greece to discuss and find solutions to bilateral issues, including maritime zones and airspace, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.

  • Greek shipping pioneer Athina Martinou dead at 97
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 11:04 am

    Athina (Nounou) Martinou, a key figure in modern Greek shipping and the global maritime industry died on Friday, at the age of 97.

  • Over 48,000 new business
    by Dimitra Manifava on October 12, 2024 at 10:30 am

    New businesses registering with the General Commercial Register (GEMH) showed an increase of 9.37% in the first nine months of the year compared to the corresponding period of 2023, with those deleted at the same time showing a marginal increase, of 0.12%.

  • A time of reckoning for the center-left
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 10:17 am

    The current two-day period is critical for the future of Greece’s center-left, with the second round of internal elections at PASOK on Sunday. 

  • Short-term rental professionals
    by Nikos Roussanoglou on October 12, 2024 at 10:02 am

    The activity of renting out property short-term in the most popular parts of the center of Athens is rapidly evolving into a field for professionals.

  • When time stood still
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 9:49 am

    The crew of the last flight to Nicosia Airport from Rome arriving as Turkey launched its invasion of Cyprus. This poignant image captures the moment history changed forever, serving as a powerful reminder of the tumultuous events of 1974 that reshaped the island’s landscape.

  • New metro access gates
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 9:39 am

    Aiming to improve the overall experience for commuters, new entry and exit gates will be gradually implemented starting Friday at six stations on Line 3 of the Athens metro: Agia Varvara, Korydallos, Nikaia, Maniatika, Piraeus, and Dimotiko Theater.

  • Turkish push for all-inclusive package
    by Manolis Kostidis on October 12, 2024 at 9:02 am

    Turkey’s position on Aegean issues remains firmly entrenched, as highlighted by recent remarks from diplomatic sources to the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet.

  • Thirty-five migrants rescued south of Crete
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 8:07 am

    Thirty-five migrants, among them women and children, have been rescued from the sea south of Crete.

  • Thousands attend concert in memory of Tempe…
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 7:10 am

    Around 40,000 people attended a concert at the Kallimarmaro Stadium in Athens on Friday in memory of the victims of the Tempe railway disaster.

  • Firefighter dies in traffic accident
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 6:05 am

    A firefighter has died following a road accident involving a fire truck occurred on Friday west of Athens.

  • Free screening program for colorectal cancer
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 6:04 am

    Greece has launched a free screening program for colorectal cancer, targeting citizens aged 50 and older. Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced the initiative, which begins with the distribution of SMS notifications to eligible participants.

  • More than 230 migrants reach Greece in small…
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 5:53 am

    More than 230 migrants reached Greece in small boats over the past two days, including a rare case of a crossing from north Africa to Greece’s southern mainland, authorities have said.

  • Turkey and Serbia suggest they might jointly…
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 5:46 am

    The leaders of Turkey and Serbia suggested Friday that their countries might jointly produce military drones, months after a Turkish shipment of unmanned aircraft to Serbia’s neighbor Kosovo sparked anger in the Serbian capital.

  • Leaders of EU states in Mediterranean say…
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 5:21 am

    Leaders of nine European Union member states in the Mediterranean on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire after a sharp escalation in conflict between Israel and forces of Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

  • Skylakakis: Green electricity tariffs are not to…
    by Newsroom on October 12, 2024 at 4:57 am

    Environment and Energy Minister Thodoros Skylakakis denied that “green” electricity bills were being abolished, according to a ministry announcement on Friday, while clarifying that power providers will no longer be obliged to offer the “green” billing system to new customers from the start […]