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‘The Autobiography of Light’ by late Greek physicist gets English release
Springer Nature has released the English translation of “The Autobiography of Light,” a bestselling science book by the late Greek physicist Giorgos Grammatikakis.
Fraport Greece reports 5.1% revenue growth
Fraport Greece, the operator of 14 regional airports, saw turnover rise 5.1% to €201 million during the first half of the year.
A wedding party with a lingering political hangover
At first, the proponents of marriage equality seemed vindicated. Until the European elections came along and ruling party officials – even some who had voted for the controversial law – said that the party had “lost its soul.”
Minimum tax haul targets set
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue, known by its Greek acronym AADE, demands that its inspectors bring in revenue amounting to five times the cost of inspections.
The Suppliants | Epidaurus | August 23-24
The Karolos Koun Art Theater, in collaboration with Neos Kosmos Theater, will present Aeschylus’ “The Suppliants” at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus on August 23-24.
4.3-magnitude quake strikes Crete
A 4.3-magnitude tremor rattled Crete early on Tuesday.
Evacuation alert issued in Nea Makri as fire rages for third day
An evacuation alert was sent Tuesday morning to residents of Erythros in Nea Makri.
Capital’s air quality reaches dangerous levels
The smoke caused by the fire which broke out in Varnavas on Sunday afternoon in Varnava and quickly spread throughout northeast Attica, reaching toxic levels in the atmosphere, with an adverse impact on the health of people with pulmonary issues.
Government preparing for day after
The state apparatus will need to act quickly and on many levels to address the disasters, according to an official of the government whose attention is also focused on the aftermath of the destructive wildfires.
Drop in winds offers hope as firefighters battle huge wildfire on fringes of Athens, one dead
A major wildfire raged across the northern suburbs of Athens on Monday, leaving at least one person dead and triggering multiple evacuations as swirling winds hampered the efforts of hundreds of firefighters and dozens of water-dropping planes.
Sunday Times profiles Mytilineos, LSE listing
The Sunday Times has profiled Greek businessman Evangelos Mytilineos, who is about to attempt one of the largest IPOs on the London Stock Exchange.
Pension hikes expected on Jan. 1
The vast majority of pensioners will get an extra €15-30 from their pensions alone on January 1. However, thousands will also get an extra subsidy, ranging from €100-€200, especially those whose pensions do not exceed €700 per month.
Fire wreaks havoc in Athens suburbs
The largest wildfire to hit Greece this year raged for a second day on Monday, spreading to the suburbs of Athens, displacing hundreds of residents, burning cars, houses and trees in its wake and enveloping the city with smoke and ash.
The New York Times will stop endorsing candidates in New York races
The New York Times editorial board will no longer make endorsements in New York elections, including in races for governor and mayor of New York City, the Times’ Opinion editor said.
Turkish gold demand lifts Italian jewellery exports as leather goods suffer
A surge in demand for gold from inflation-stricken Turkey boosted exports of jewelry from Italy's industrial district of Arezzo in Tuscany, data showed on Monday, offsetting a drop in leather goods sales from the nearby Florence area.
Total corporate turnover reached €119.38 bln in Q2
Total turnover by Greek companies in the second quarter (April-June) rose 5.7% year-on-year to €119.38 billion. First-half revenue was €220.19 billion, compared to €212.17 in the first half of 2023, a 3.8% increase.
Trading week starts with 1.08% gain
The week started on the right foot at the Athens Stock Exchange, with the market recovering some important ground from last Monday's 6.27% mini-crash and closing just shy of 1,400 points.
Chasing shipwrecks in the Aegean
The French ocean liner Burdigala, which operated routes from Toulon in France to Thessaloniki and the Dardanelles for the transport of troops and supplies during WWI.
Wildfires north of Athens rage on, prompting more evacuations
A massive wildfire continued to rage unabated in residential areas in northern Athens, prompting more evacuations.
67-year-old man kills his wife, then takes his own life in Lamia
A 67-year-old man shot his wife dead and then took his own life at their home in Lamia, Central Greece on Monday.