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Greece’s answer to Dubai chocolate: Sweets with kataifi and pistachios
Traveling from Thessaloniki to Aegina and Drama, we discover sweet creations that uniquely combine kataifi pastry, pistachios and chocolate.
Experts warn Kifissos River at flood limit
The Kifissos River, the Attica Basin’s primary floodwater conduit, is dangerously close to exceeding its capacity, experts warned at a conference hosted by “Flow Association – Citizens for Streams.”
Streamlining vehicle inspections: KTEO systems integrated with G-Cloud
The ministries of Digital Governance and Infrastructure and Transport are advancing roadworthiness inspection (KTEO) systems for vehicles by integrating them with the G-Cloud platform. The collaboration aims to reduce bureaucratic delays and streamline transport operations.
Mitsotakis attends memorial service for late Archbishop Anastasios in Athens
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the memorial service at the Holy Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, led by Archbishop Ieronymos, in honor of the late Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres and All Albania.
Robert Burns: lover of life, poet of songs
“If one were to ask a Greek today about romantic writers and personalities of the late 18th and early 19th century, the chances are that Lord Byron would be at or near the top of the list."
Clashes erupt between protesters and police in Athens and Thessaloniki
Clashes between protesters and police erupted in Athens and Thessaloniki on Sunday, following the conclusion of large protests demanding justice for the Tempi train disaster.
Thousands gather in Greece’s cities to call for justice in Tempe disaster
In one of the largest demonstrations in recent years at Syntagma Square in Athens, tens of thousands of people gathered on Sunday to demand justice for the Tempi disaster, joined by 97 cities across Greece and 13 cities internationally rallying around the slogan “I Have No Oxygen.”
Opposition criticizes government for delayed justice in Tempe disaster, urges participation in protests
Opposition parties have strongly criticized the ruling New Democracy government over the Tempi train disaster, which claimed 57 lives, accusing it of delays in delivering justice and urging citizens to participate in nationwide protests.
Mitsotakis highlights reduction in bank fees
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the reduction or elimination of six bank fees during his weekly review of government activities on Sunday.
Los Caprichos | Athens | To September 30
Francisco Goya’s "Los Caprichos," a daring etching series from 1797–98, is on display at the National Gallery (50 Vasileos Konstantinou).
Protests across Greece on Sunday over Tempe railway disaster
Protests are taking place across Greece on Sunday in response to the Tempe railway disaster, which claimed 57 lives, following the release of a new audio recording that has brought renewed attention to the incident.
Judicial reform aims to protect the vulnerable
The Justice Ministry is modernizing its decades-old judicial guardianship framework to enhance autonomy for individuals with disabilities and illnesses, and the elderly.
Shops open on Sunday for second week of winter sales
Stores will remain open on Sunday, marking the end of the second week of the winter sales season.
No more benefits to those paying luxury living tax
Even the exclusion of beneficiaries from benefits is on the table if it is determined that they pay luxury living tax.
Police ban Panathinaikos fans gathering ahead of soccer derby with Olympiakos
Greek police have announced the ban of a gathering planned by Panathinaikos fans on Sunday in front of the hotel where their team is staying in central Athens..
Zombie businesses and their side effects
The economy is suffering from the failure to protect it from zombie companies.
Fast-track grid investments
The projects for new electricity transmission lines in Greece are picking up speed.
BoG: Greek economy set to peak in 2025
Growth in the Greek economy is expected to peak in 2025, after which it will converge towards potential growth, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said in its Note on the Greek Economy, released on Friday.
Blues Cargo feat. Michael Dotson | Athens | February 5
Athens-based band Blues Cargo will take the stage alongside renowned Chicago blues artist Michael Dotson at Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) on February 5.
Rents increase by up to 49%
Rates in urban centers have soared in the last six years as demand grows and supply drops.