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Minimum wage formula shift
Calculation method for basic salary to take inflation and productivity rates into account.
Stories from the Dromokaiteio come alive at the Bageion
We climbed the stairs, filled with curiosity, leading to the once-grand meeting hall on the first floor of the Bageion, a former neoclassical hotel now serving as a multicultural venue, to attend the performance “Iera Odos 343: Testimonies from the Dromokaiteio,” based on Maria Fafaliou’s book of the same name.
Russia says it is unhappy with Turkish arms supplies to Ukraine
Russia is "surprised" that Turkey continues to supply Ukraine with weapons while trying to act as a mediator in the conflict between the two countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the Hurriyet newspaper.
Seasonal firefighters clash with police outside Civil Protection Ministry
Seasonal firefighters clashed with police in Greece’s Civil Protection Ministry during a protest Thursday to demand permanent positions after their contracts expire following a grueling wildfire season.
Greek content, Turkish ire
Athens and Nicosia have expressed satisfaction over Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent visit to Washington and his meeting with US President Joe Biden.
Apartment blast points to domestic terror
A devastating explosion in an apartment in the Ambelokipi neighborhood of Athens has raised alarms over a possible terrorist connection.
School violence runs rampant
A new survey by the MARC research highlights alarming statistics on youth violence in Greece, with schools being the location of seven out 10 incidents.
Competition watchdog approves Thriasio deal
A partnership between Hellenic Train and Damco Energy for the Thriasio Pedio Freight Railway Station and Sorting Station (Thriasio II) in western Attica was approved by the Hellenic Competition Commission under terms and conditions, it was announced on Wednesday.
Climate Investment Funds board backs $1 bln Turkey grid upgrade plan
Multilateral lender Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has agreed to back a $1 billion plan to upgrade Turkey’s electricity grid so it can handle more renewable energy by providing an initial investment to the project, it said on Thursday.
Cyprus bank boost from ECB rate cuts
The Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) said on Thursday that it sees further progress in the economy, driven by the reduction of interest rates.
Changing the DNA of living things to fight climate change
With the push of a red button, a milky-colored liquid sprayed onto a load of corn seed at a warehouse in central Missouri. It was a hint of a revolution underway in US agriculture, driven by a desire to combat climate change.
Off-peak power rates
The reduced-rate off-peak electricity tariff is to switch to a winter schedule as of Friday, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) announced on Thursday. Under the winter schedule, cheaper rates are charged at 2-8 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. for customers connected to the mainland grid, including interconnected islands, and at 2-8 a.m. and 3.30-5.30 […]
Most citizens active in property market
More than three out of every four participants in a survey conducted by the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen on behalf of real estate agencies said that they are likely to buy, sell or rent out a property in the next five years.
Nicosia to support the vulnerable
The Cypriot cabinet approved a set of medium-term measures during its meeting on Tuesday.
Searching for the remains of Greek soldiers who perished in the mountains of Albania
Yiannis Papadopoulos, a journalist with Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to look into the ongoing search for the remains of Greek soldiers who perished in Albania as the Greek army pushed the Italians back during World War II, a story that remains an open wound for the relatives of these soldiers.
Cyprus and the US: Maturity and credibility
A leader doesn’t need to be unpredictable or keep a finger in many pies in order to be effective in strengthening your country’s position.
The institution of protected witnesses
The institution of protected witnesses works everywhere in the democratic world as a tool to clear up cases of corruption and organized crime
Ehud Olmert: Netanyahu trying to draw US into an open clash with Iran
The last time former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert spoke to Kathimerini was when Israel was still assessing the consequences of Iran’s missile attack on April 13.
ATHEX: October posts year’s biggest monthly drop
Coming off a near-three-month low on Wednesday, the Greek bourse tried to stage a reaction to its price decline on Thursday.
Digital funding of property
Tech company MetaWealth aspires to raise $1.5 million through the issue of digital currency for the first time in Greece.