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ATHEX: Quiet day in anticipation of Fed news

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 02:42
The Greek stock market was awaiting the evening verdict of the US Fed on interest rates.

Cartoon (18/09/2024)

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 02:40

Greek teacher shortages not confined to Greece

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 02:19
The shortage of teachers is not only confined to Greece as there are also shortages in Greek-language facilities abroad, and Germany in particular.

New poll shows PASOK steadily holding second place

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 01:59
A poll released on Wednesday shows PASOK steadily in second place ahead of SYRIZA, though still trailing significantly behind New Democracy.

Foreigners buy bigger homes

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 00:12
Property buyers from abroad are this year opting for larger and more expensive holiday homes in Greece, as shown by the relevant data by the Elxis – At Home estate agency.

Starsailor | Thessaloniki & Athens | October 31 – November 1

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 23:50
The English pop-rock band Starsailor is set to perform live in Greece, with two upcoming shows: one at Mylos Club in Thessaloniki (56 Georgiou Andreou) on October 31, followed by a concert at Gazarte in Athens (34 Voutadon) on November 1.

Gauguin & Cezanne | Athens | November 2 – January

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 23:43
Two paintings from the National Gallery in London, “Landscape with Poplars” by Paul Cezanne and “Still Life with Vase” by Paul Gauguin, will go on display on the first floor of the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation Museum in Athens (13 Eratosthenous) on November 2 until January 2025

Council of State says no to AADE

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 23:30
Court verdict rejects extension of statute of limitations from five to 10 years in tax probes.

Tenor Mario Frangoulis returns to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus with soprano Larisa Martinez

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 23:19
Renowned tenor Mario Frangoulis returns to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on October 3 to present his meticulously curated “Symphony of Life” program.

Greek film among five contenders for EU’s LUX Audience Award

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 23:17
Sofia Exarchou’s “Animal,” a Greek co-production, is among the five films nominated for the LUX Audience Award, which is organised by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy.

Six suspects detained in connection with Kerameikos shooting incident

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 22:31
Police have detained six suspects in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday morning in Kerameikos, central Athens.

Tourism Ministry responds to reports about spending €18,000 on Persian carpets

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 21:57
The Tourism Ministry has responded to media reports about its spending of almost 18,000 euros on two Persian Nain carpets, saying the items will “contribute to the promotion of the positive image of our country at an international level.”

Coffee Festival | Athens | September 28-30

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 21:09
The Athens Coffee Festival returns to Technopolis (100 Pireos) from September 28 to 30, offering another exciting event for java enthusiasts.

Authorities investigate 140 individuals for €150 mln fraud and VAT evasion scheme

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 21:01
The head of Greece’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority, Charalambos Vourliotis, has ordered the freezing of accounts belonging to 140 individuals allegedly involved in a case of fraud, fictitious transactions and VAT evasion amounting to approximately 150 million euros, it was reported on Wednesday.

Burglars nab 30 laptops from ministry building in downtown Athens

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 21:00
Police are investigating the theft of 30 laptops from offices of the Ministry of Social Cohesion and the Family in downtown Athens.

EU warns deadly flooding and wildfires show climate breakdown is fast becoming the norm

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 20:53
Devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the norm unless drastic action is taken, the European Union’s crisis management chief has said.

‘Unclaimed’: Giving voice to the disappeared tuberculosis victims

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 20:16
A random leak at the Sotiria Hospital in 2015 revealed the belongings of hundreds of patients who died of tuberculosis in the previous century and were buried unnamed in mass graves in the hospital grounds.

Tourist, 35, dies in rockfall in Crete’s Samaria Gorge

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 20:03
A 35-year-old female tourist has been killed in a rockfall in Crete’s Samaria Gorge and other tourists are understood to be stranded in the area, where they were hiking.

Prostitution client demands money back at gunpoint

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 19:45
Police in Thessaloniki have arrested a 60-year-old man who, after paying a 28-year-old man to have sex with him, allegedly threatened the younger man with a hunting rifle and demanded his money back after the act.

Former Man Utd forward Martial joins AEK Athens

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 19:19
Former France forward Anthony Martial, who left Manchester United in June after nine years at the club, has joined AEK Athens, the top-flight club has said.

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