FM visits ethnic Greeks of Ukraine
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias is welcomed at a school on Monday for the study of the Modern Greek language in Sartana, Ukraine.
OAED skills deal with Microsoft
Microsoft Hellas and the state’s Manpower Organization (OAED) have signed a memorandum of cooperation on the development of digital skills.
28 migrants trapped on Evros islet rescued
Twenty-eight migrants trapped in freezing temperatures on an islet in the Evros River, in Greece’s northeastern border region, since Sunday night (Jan. 30), were rescued by Greek teams on Tuesday.
Greenhouse owners in Marathonas face disaster
Hundreds of uninsured greenhouse owners in Marathonas, East Attica are facing disaster as last week’s snowstorms left a trail of destruction for which they cannot be compensated.
Probe launched into claims of party at hospital
A prosecutor in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, has ordered an investigation into claims made by a unionist that the management of a local hospital threw a party last month that violated coronavirus safety rules.
Dimon: We have further plans for Greece
Jamie Dimon, board chairman and CEO of the world’s largest systemic bank, JPMorgan Chase, is optimistic about Greece as “it has a rational government that makes rational decisions” and he is thrilled Greece has its first startup with a value of over $1 billion.
An educational opportunity for three young refugees
It was early October when Sofia Kouvelaki, CEO of The Home Project, a nonprofit organization that supports unaccompanied refugee children, connected with Athens College online.
Traffic accidents claim 15 lives in Attica in January
Fifteen people were killed and 10 sustained serious injuries in road accidents in the region of Attica in January alone, the Traffic Police said in an announcement on Tuesday.
Environmental protection plan funds at risk due to ministry’s delays
Greece risks losing 100 million euros earmarked for the protection of its natural habitats and biodiversity as the Environment Ministry has yet to initiate any procedures for the integration, financing and implementation of those actions.
Mobile phone operator slapped with fine over data breach
Mobile phone operator Cosmote and parent company OTE have been slapped with fines of over 9 million euros by Greece’s Data Protection Authority over a breach of user records in September 2020.