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Archaeologists vs wind power
The national offshore wind farm development program is in danger of sinking in the deep waters off Crete.
What if orchestras were more like Netflix?
Perhaps you spend your mornings at the gym, working out with the help of a playlist on Spotify. In the evening, you wind down with Netflix or a movie on Max. As you go to bed, you might even open a meditation app to help you fall asleep. Then you wake up, and do it all again.
Greek parliament ratifies digital transformation agreement with Cyprus
The memorandum of cooperation between Greece and Cyprus in the field of digital transformation was ratified by a large majority in the Greek Parliament on Tuesday.
Digital labor card reveals more overtime
The digital labor card is evolving into a powerful weapon in the battle against undeclared overtime work, and consequently in favor of improving workers’ incomes.
Fitch upgrades Greek banks
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Greece’s ‘big four’ banks (National, Piraeus, Alpha, Eurobank), giving them all a positive outlook.
ATHEX: Bourse pares losses by the closing bell
Foreign pressures brought prices down on the Greek stock market from the start of Wednesday’s session.
Crucial decisions
As the Thessaloniki International Fair approaches, many expect the prime minister to announce radical changes that will represent the reformist agenda with which he established his own political “brand.”
Two suspects held in beating of French tourist as charges upgraded
Two of four young men involved in last week’s beating of a 26-year-old French tourist in Rethymno, Crete, have been placed in custody.
Cine Paris | Athens | September 4-11
Cine Paris (22 Kidathineon), one of Athens’ most historic open-air cinemas has returned for movie nights with a view of the Acropolis.
Man arrested for carrying bag full of grenades in Piraeus
A 27-year-old man accused of transporting a bag full of grenades surrendered to authorities on Wednesday in Piraeus, following an incident that occurred on Saturday morning in Keratsini.
Process starts for purchase of encroached state land
The first applications for the purchase of the encroached properties from the state by private individuals can be submitted from September 30.
Greece faces 38 wildfires on Wednesday
The Fire Service responded to 38 wildfires across Greece on Monday. Twenty-nine of the fires were quickly contained, while efforts continue to extinguish nine others, with aerial support deployed for seven of them.
Convergence with the EU will require faster growth
The distance separating Greece from the European performance in key indicators remains large.
Bonuses, stricter hiring rules in new civil service plan
The Interior Ministry has put two pieces of legislation to public consultation that, among other provisions, seek to boost efficiency in the civil service by introducing bonuses for state departments which achieve annual targets.
Turkish national arrested in western Greece for assaulting coast guard officer
A Turkish national was arrested on Tuesday for assaulting a coast guard officer in the port city of Igoumenitsa in western Greece, it was reported on Wednesday.
Opportunism triumphs in Germany
The rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in elections in the states of Thuringia and Saxony on Sunday was expected, as was the poor result of the three parties in Olaf Scholz’s federal government (the Social Democrats, Greens and Free Liberals).
The Stars Shine Under the Acropolis | Athens | September 22
The Herodion stage in Athens will host “The Stars Shine Under the Acropolis,” a stunning ballet gala featuring top international talent.
Greeks have changed their consumer habits due to rising prices, survey shows
According to a survey conducted by the General Confederation of Consumers of Greece and released on Tuesday, Greeks have significantly changed their consumption habits due to rising prices, especially for food and utilities.
Rescue operation underway for man trapped in remote area of Mount Athos
A man was trapped in a remote area of the northern Athos peninsula on Wednesday.