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Metlen and HSGME team up on raw materials
Metlen announced on Wednesday it has started a strategic partnership with the Hellenic Survey of Geology & Mineral Exploration (HSGME) to enhance the supply security of the historic Aluminium of Greece plant and ensure the sustainable development of investments in the aluminium and alumina sectors.
Breaking the chain
What happened on Tuesday at the EOPYY pharmacy on Alexandras Avenue – which provides high-cost medications, including those for cancer patients, and failed to open due to staff absences – is not an exception.
Special ‘godparents’ for new navy boats
One of the two elementary school-aged children growing up on Pserimos, Panormitis Sakellaris, 5, baptizes the Mandouvalos at the Salamis Shipyards on Monday.
ATHEX: Streak ends for bourse as banks fall
The benchmark of the Greek stock market came off its highest point in 13.5 years to return to Monday’s closing level,
November a record-breaking month for Greek tourism
Last November marked a record-breaking month for Greek tourism, with average spending up by 20.9%, total spending up by 44.7%, and arrivals increasing by 23.6% compared to the same month in the previous year.
14-year-old hospitalized after TikTok challenge in Thessaloniki
A high school student in Thessaloniki fainted and was taken to the hospital after attempting to participate in a TikTok challenge.
Parliamentary groups formally submit nominations for president
Parliamentary groups have formally submitted their proposals for Greece’s next President, a largely ceremonial role, to the Special Secretariat of the President ahead of the first round of voting on January 25.
Syrian Foreign Minister: ‘Syria to benefit from special relationship with Turkey’
Syria’s “special relationship” with Turkey would allow the country to benefit from Ankara’s “technology, regional weight and European relations,” Syria’s new Foreign Minister, Assad al-Shaibani, said in an interview with the Financial Times.
Ana Carla Maza | Athens | February 10
Cuban jazz artist Ana Carla Maza will perform in Greece for the first time at the Pallas Theater (5 Voukourestiou) on February 10
Renowned Greek singer Kaity Grey bid farewell
Renowned Greek singer Kaity Grey, a key figure in popular Greek music who passed away last Sunday at the age of 100, was bid farewell by a large number of fans, relatives and friends who attended her funeral service on Wednesday in Athens’ Nea Smyrni district.
Turkish man arrested for fatal shooting of OPAP store owner
A 39-year-old Turkish man was arrested shortly ago for the murder of an OPAP store owner on Sunday night in Palaio Faliro. This is a developing story.
Beyond the shock
Everyone who knows America well and has been observing it for years is – at the very best – feeling numb right now. But we need to move on; we need to move past the shock and the sadness and to take a look at what lies ahead.
Teenager charged with sexually abusing younger cousin
The parents of a 7-year-old boy based in Florina, northern Greece have filed rape charges against a 14-year-old cousin of the youngster, who, according to the complaint, repeatedly abused the boy since the summer of 2024, state broadcaster ERT has reported.
Digital labor card to be used by hotel, restaurant staff from March 1
The countdown for 50,000 businesses and at least 700,000 employees in food service and tourism accommodation has begun.
Knives and phones seized in police raid at Korydallos prison
Knives and mobile phones were found during an operation conducted by the Narcotics Division on Wednesday morning at Korydallos prison.
Presidential nominee rejects PASOK last-minute funding accusations
Presidential nominee Konstantinos Tasoulas has denied accusations from the main opposition party, socialist PASOK, made early Wednesday, alleging that, on his final day as Speaker of the House, January 16, he signed four funding decisions totaling €960,000 to benefit his constituency in the wider Ioannina region of northwestern Greece.
Creamy trahana soup with Parmesan to cozy up the winter
A warming trahana soup, enriched with herbs and Parmesan, is the perfect comfort food for cold winter days.
17 year old Cypriot citizens get the right to vote
Cypriot president Nicos Christodoulides said Wednesday that the Council of ministers would allow citizens as young as 17 to vote in elections, along with automatic voter registration, calling it a historic day for democracy in the country.
Mami | Athens | February 2 – March 22
At 26, Albanian-born director Mario Banushi has quickly become one of contemporary theater’s most exciting voices.