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EU terms for Albania on minority rights
Athens has expressed satisfaction with the common European position’s text ahead of Tuesday’s second intergovernmental conference between Tirana and the European Union in Luxembourg.
SYRIZA’s future in balance as it braces for showdown
The exclusion of former party head Stefanos Kasselakis from the leadership election has plunged main opposition SYRIZA into fresh turmoil.
Skylakakis talks cooperation with his Egyptian counterpart
The electricity connection between Greece and Egypt was discussed among other issues by Environment and Energy Minister Thodoros Skylakakis during a visit to Cairo.
Luxury tourism will upgrade Greek product
The further development prospects of luxury tourism, the challenges, and the important position of Greece in this sector are some of the key issues discussed at the 2nd Luxury Tourism Conference that took place on Santorini last weekend.
How Cypriot startups woo global investors
Cyprus' most pioneering entrepreneurs urge aspiring businesspeople to dare with passion, partner wisely, and prepare for hard work and endless challenges. These entrepreneurs have achieved success both locally and internationally through their startups.
Who is that you are chatting with? Oh, just ChatGPT
When you think of what a voice programmed by artificial intelligence would sound like, you might picture something robotic and stilted, with a staccato cadence incapable of capturing the inflections, speed and emotion required to sound even somewhat human.
Kerameus launches talks on new minimum wage framework
Labor and Social Security Minister Niki Kerameus on Tuesday initiates a new round of discussions with national social partners to determine the minimum wage.
Bank of Greece reports €19 bln deposit influx since 2021
Deposits of approximately 19 billion euros have returned to banks from households and businesses since 2021, reflecting a 16% increase, according to a note on the Greek economy from the Bank of Greece.
Jail term for defrauding lottery winner
A Thessaloniki man was sentenced to 3 years and 3 months in prison for defrauding a farmer who had won a considerable amount in the lottery.
ATHEX: Lowest daily turnover in 18 sessions
Another subdued session at the Greek stock market turned early gains into eventual losses on Monday.
John Maus | Athens | November 7-8
John Maus, one of the greatest composers of synth/experimental pop, returns to Greece after 13 years for two shows at Temple Athens (17 Iakchou) on November 7-8.
EU ministers agree on COP29 negotiating position
EU environment ministers agreed on the bloc’s negotiating position ahead of the COP 29 United Nations climate summit in Azerbaijan next month, a council statement said.
The obligation of the opposition
Everyone agrees that the current absence of a robust opposition is a shortcoming of the Greek party system, but they often frame this finding as if the government is to blame for not having a viable alternative to it.
Tatar demands ‘sovereignty’ recognition ahead of meeting with Christodoulides
Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar stated on Monday that the “sovereignty” of Turkish-occupied Northern Cyprus should be recognized for any negotiations to proceed.
Italy dispatches first group of migrants to Albania, source tells Reuters
Italy is taking a first group of migrants to Albania aboard a navy ship, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Monday, activating a controversial plan to process thousands of asylum-seekers abroad.
Problems with Facebook, Instagram reported
Thousands of Facebook users in Greece and abroad have been reporting connection problems over the past hour.
FinMin: Greek economy on track for continued growth
A combination of pro-growth policies and social support measures will ensure the country’s continued fiscal stability and growth, Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said on Monday.
Inflow of some €9 billion into the Greek bourse in 2023-2024
More than 7.4 billion euros have been placed on the Athens Stock Exchange since the beginning of 2023.
Blackbox Jazz Festival | Athens | October 18 – November 1
Following its warm reception in February, the BlackBox Jazz Festival returns featuring 10 concerts at the Parnassos Literary Society (8 Karitsi Square) from October 18 to November 1.
Man with replica assault rifle arrested in Athens
A 36-year-old foreign national was arrested Saturday in the central Athens neighborhood of Omonia after police found a replica assault rifle in his backpack.