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Greece’s medical tourism shows strong growth potential, says Deputy Minister
Deputy Tourism Minister Elena Rapti referred to the dynamics of medical tourism in Greece and its constantly increasing margins for growth, while addressing an event organized by the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) on Kos and the local municipality.
Halloween’s mutation: From humble holiday to retail monstrosity
On November 1, 1876, The New York Times declared Halloween “departed,” destined for the grave.
Central Bank of Cyprus warns of counterfeit $100 banknotes in circulation
The Central Bank of Cyprus on Monday calledfor caution over the circulation of counterfeit $100 banknotes in the Cypriot market.
Diaspora Greeks’ pilgrimages to Pindos and their family roots
At 21, Olympia Zigoura, a slender brunette, left her lush green village of Vouchorina (sometimes spelled Vouhorina) in the foothills of eastern Pindos, never to return.
What apartment you can buy with €200,000 in the capital
The upcoming new cycle of the “My Home” program is reigniting mobility in the housing market.
ATHEX: Recovery of stocks needs more support
The steady recovery of prices at the Greek bourse noted last week did not continue on Monday.
The spoils system
Has the Greek government heard anything about the upgraded role of the state in the countries of advanced capitalism, or has it tightly secured its ideological blinders to protect itself from such an eventuality?
Decomposed body found at Thessaloniki construction site
The body of a man was discovered Monday morning at a construction site in a rural area of Trilofos, Thessaloniki.
Dissent emerges within PASOK over Androulakis’ new appointments
Following the recent elections, the socialist PASOK party is grappling with internal tensions after leader Nikos Androulakis announced new appointments within the party.
PM: Greek economic recovery ‘irreversible’
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has described Greece’s economic recovery is irreversible, asserting that none of the factors that caused the country’s decade-long crisis are present anymore.
Greek-Turkish migration cooperation talks scheduled for November
A long-awaited technical meeting between officials of Greece’s port authorities and Turkey’s coast guard will take place on November 12 on the island of Chios, after being postponed earlier this year due to tensions between the two nations.
Poll shows New Democracy’s lead over PASOK narrowing
A poll released on Monday showed that the ruling New Democracy (ND)’s lead over PASOK has narrowed compared to previous surveys, dropping to 9.7 points.
Striking a balance
The dialogue on the future of Greek tourism hosted in Kathimerini’s pages, as well as the recent conference organized by the newspaper, shows that we have reached a point of maturity.
Turkish move to acquire Eurofighter jets effort to restore air force balance
Senior military sources have interpreted Ankara’s attempt to acquire at least one squadron of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft as an effort by Turkey to restore its air force balance with Greece.
Three ways to resolve Greek-Turkish differences
There are only three ways that our differences with Turkey can be resolved: With a bilateral negotiation and agreement, through the arbitration of an international court or in a military conflict.
WSJ pays tribute to Archie Karas following gambling icon’s passing
Archie Karas, a prominent figure in the world of poker and gambling, passed away at 73 last month, leaving behind a significant legacy in the gaming community.
Shadows | Athens | October 21 – November 9
“Shadows,” an art tribute to legendary Greek-American filmmaker John Cassavetes, opens on Monday at the Hadjikyriakos-Ghika Gallery in the American-Hellenic Union (22 Massalias, hau.gr).
Albania’s ex-President Meta detained by police, spokesman says
Albania’s former President Ilir Meta has been detained by police over corruption allegations, his spokesperson and lawyer said on Monday.
Teenager hit by tram in southern Athens
A 14-year-old boy was hit by a tram on Monday afternoon in Glyfada, southern Athens, sustaining minor injuries.