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Soaring rents could threaten the economy
Morgan Stanley’s report on Greece’s prospects highlights the risks to the economy from the sharp increase in rents recorded in recent years, which continues despite the general decline in inflation.
Kikilias talks maritime cooperation with US official
Shipping and Island Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Wednesday spoke on the phone with Robert Obayda, a director responsible for maritime industry policy at the White House National Security Council.
Hellenic to be renamed Eurobank
The new bank that will emerge from the much-anticipated merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus will operate under a single name: Eurobank.
Kerameus highlights EU praise for Greece’s economic progress
In a post on social media, Minister of Labor and Social Security Niki Kerameus stressed that “the European Commission recognizes the progress Greece has made.”
Alzheimer’s diagnosed with a simple blood test
A simple blood test can now diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, and Greece’s Ionian University is prepared to begin using it immediately.
Guiding examples
At a time when the balance between development and the preservation of the natural and cultural environment is more crucial than ever, the special regulations that have – fortunately – been in place for decades must be upheld without exception.
Cyberattack delays national high school exams
A large-scale cyberattack hit Greece’s public administration network, SYZEFXIS, early Wednesday, delaying national high school exams.
ATHEX: Autonomous course for local bourse
The Greek stock market remained on its growth course for another session on Wednesday.
Thousands protest in Syntagma over humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Thousands of people gathered on Wednesday evening in Syntagma Square to demonstrate against the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, caused by the ongoing aid blockade imposed by Israel.
Hydra, Spetses to curb traffic
The government has announced stricter enforcement of vehicle bans on Hydra and Spetses, two islands with special protected status.
Allspice | Athens | To October 31
The Acropolis Museum (15 Dionysiou Areopagitou) is hosting “Allspice I,” the opening exhibition of the trilogy “Michael Rakowitz & Ancient Cultures.”
NBA to announce MVP award winner, with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Antetokounmpo the finalists
It’s time: The NBA will unveil this season’s Most Valuable Player on Wednesday night. The winner will be Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic or Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Group attack leaves 18-year-old student seriously injured in Volos
An 18-year-old student was hospitalized with serious injuries on Monday night after a violent group assault in Volos that is reportedly linked to football rivalry.
Mitsotakis visits Health Ministry to discuss ESY modernization
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Ministry of Health on Wednesday to discuss the modernization plan for the National Health System (ESY) with Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis.
FM calls for unhindered aid for Gaza in call with Palestinian PM
Unhindered and large-scale assistance remains essential in order to address the humanitarian crisis and alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza, Foreign George Gerapetritis has told Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Mustafa.
Swedish tourist dies after falling from hotel balcony in Rhodes
A Swedish tourist died in the early hours of Wednesday after falling from the fourth-floor balcony of a hotel in Rhodes.
Halva: A love story
A beloved Thessalian treat, halva sapouné tells the story of Kalambaka, family resilience, and sweet tradition – carried on through generations by the hands that still shape it today.
Greece reiterates full support for Syria’s democratic transition at UN Security Council
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has delivered a strong message outlining Greece’s support for Syria’s ongoing political and humanitarian transformation at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
The Leo-Trump clash will be livestreamed
There is something poetic – metaphysical, even – in the symmetry of Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago) being called on to wave the banner of Christian love and human solidarity against the divisive rhetoric and bigoted acts of his compatriot Donald Trump.