New archaeological museum maps history of western Crete
The new Archaeological Museum of Hania opened its doors to the public at the weekend. The museum tracks the continuity in western Crete from prehistoric through to historic times.
Tsitsipas defends Monte Carlo title
Stefanos Tsitsipas became the first repeat champion at the Monte Carlo Masters since Rafael Nadal in 2018 with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) win against unseeded Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
New Covid-19 cases fall to 5,673
Greek health authorities announced 5,673 new cases of Covid-19 and 50 virus-related deaths on Sunday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there are currently 313 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.
Major growth in business turnover in February
Business turnover in February rose above the levels seen in the same month not only last year but also in 2020 and 2019 – i.e. before the pandemic – Hellenic Statistical Authority data showed on Friday.
Huge volcanic landslide identified on Santorini
Traces of the largest known volcanic landslide in the entire Mediterranean, with a volume of up to 125 cubic kilometers, have been discovered in the sea around the island of Santorini by Greek and foreign scientists.
Campaign for virgin forest to be added to UNESCO list
Local authorities are seeking to include the remote untouched Fraktos Forest in Paranesti near Drama, northern Greece, in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Exchange of gunfire at border leaves one woman dead
A serious incident was recorded late on Saturday night on the Evros river border crossing that left one woman dead. According to information available to Kathimerini, there was an exchange of gunfire between Greek border guards and a Turkish vessel smuggling migrants across the border.
Sabine Hopfner & Stefan Canham | Thessaloniki | To April 29
Thessaloniki’s Museum of Modern Art and the northern port city’s branch of the Goethe Institute present an exhibition by visual artists and life partners Sabine Hopfner and Stefan Canham capturing their experience of exploring the Costakis Collection.
Gov’t frets over ENFIA dues
The process for the calculation of the new Single Property Tax (ENFIA) is about to be completed, and by April 30 the bills will be forwarded online to all property owners. However, the big challenge for the government now is to see the taxes paid in time, given the general conditions.
Greek consul general on lockdown in Shanghai
Describing the strict lockdown in Shanghai following an uptick in coronavirus cases, Greece’s consul general in the Chinese city, Vassilis Koniakos, said “no one can walk on the street.”