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Summer timetable for cheaper electricity tariff begins April 1
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) has announced that the summer timetable for the reduced-rate electricity tariff will take effect from Tuesday, April 1.
Things to do and see around Agrafa and Lake Plastira in spring
The imposing mountain range of Agrafa towers over the lake, which stars in one of the most beautiful spring landscapes in Greece.
What’s still keeping wages low
Increasing the minimum wage is not enough, as it does not pass on to salaries above €1,350 (gross).
Athens suburban train stranded in tunnel after power outage
A suburban Proastiakos train bound for Athens International Airport was stranded in a tunnel for 30 minutes Monday.
Completion of Thessaloniki mosque restoration set for 2026
Thessaloniki’s historic Hamza Bey Mosque, known to locals as the Alkazar, is set to be handed over to the city early next year 2026, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni has said during an inspection of its restoration works.
Greece issues weather alert for Cyclades
Greece’s 112 emergency system issued a warning Monday for the Cyclades as severe storms are expected to hit eastern regions through Wednesday. Officials urged caution in travel.
The wider meaning of the Signal affair
If civilization survives and there are historians in the future, they will be able to analyze the Signalgate scandal as a microcosm of the era which began with Donald Trump’s second presidency in the United States.
Air traffic controllers to join 24-hour strike on April 9
The union representing Greek air traffic controllers has announced it will participate in a 24-hour strike called by public-sector employee federation ADEDY on April 9.
Two Turkish nationals sentenced to six life terms for murdering six compatriots
Two Turkish nationals convicted of murdering six of their compatriots in Loutsa, East Attica, in September 2023 have been sentenced to six life terms each.
Church of Greece planning to launch digital bank
The Church of Greece is preparing to file an application for a banking license, aiming to establish its own digital bank within the coming months.
Alpha Bank acquires Axia Ventures
Alpha Services and Holdings, the parent company of Alpha Bank, announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement with the founders and major shareholders of AXIA Ventures Group to acquire the entire company – or at least 95% of its existing share capital.
Greece and US officials discuss Chevron’s interest in offshore hydrocarbon exploration blocks
Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou spoke by phone with US Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council Doug Burgum on Sunday afternoon to discuss Chevron’s interest in Greek offshore hydrocarbon exploration blocks.
Defense dominates agenda amid political and economic tension
Defense will take center stage this week, both domestically and internationally.
Metlen deal with Iveco on Defense Ministry program
Athens-listed group Metlen announced on Monday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), establishing an exclusive partnership for their joint participation in a Greek state procurement program for military vehicles for the army, navy, and air force.
Sammy Baloji | Athens | April 3 – November 2
The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens (Kallirois & Frantzis) presents “Echoes of History, Shadows of Progress,” the first solo exhibition in Greece by internationally acclaimed visual artist Sammy Baloji.
Useless grandstanding
With his knowledge of the ancient Greeks, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis silenced all those Western-minded government liberals and others.
Trial of Konstantinos Plevris for Nazi salute postponed
The trial of Konstantinos Plevris, the lawyer who represented former MEP Yiannis Lagos of the now-disbanded Golden Dawn party, for making a Nazi salute in court has been postponed until September 24.
The urgent need for justice and inclusivity in Syria
With Syria standing at a pivotal moment, Nadine Maenza joins Thanos Davelis to highlight how lasting peace and stability can only be achieved through genuine inclusion and equal citizenship for all Syrians.
Pierrakakis says gov’t will exhaust all options for pay raises for uniformed personnel
Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has said that the government will “exhaust all options” for salary increases for police, firefighters, and coast guard personnel.
Keeping Chevron on board
Greece’s long-standing effort to identify and exploit its potential hydrocarbon deposits has never been at a more favorable juncture.