Antikythera wreck yields more exciting discoveries
Divers working with Greece’s Culture Ministry bring up a marble statue base found during excavations of the Antikythera wreck off the southeast Peloponnese that took place May 23 to June 15.
Earl and Countess of Wessex to underscore UK-Cyprus ties
The Earl and Countess of Wessex met Tuesday with the president of Cyprus as part of a three-day visit to the former British colony to underscore close bilateral ties and to meet soldiers serving with a UN peacekeeping force.
Von der Leyen: Turkey ‘further away’ from EU
Turkey is now further away from the EU compared to what was happening a quarter of a century ago, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in an interview given to a small number of European newspapers, including Kathimerini.
New casino plan to be unveiled
The Hard Rock-led consortium will offer a first glimpse on Wednesday of the new architectural design for the integrated casino-hotel complex at Elliniko.
Greek police nab man wanted over murder in Belgium, fraud in Spain
A man belived to be a fugitive wanted on two European arrest warrants has been picked up in southern Greece, the police said in an announcement on Tuesday.
Death of mother brings daughter’s plight to light
The death of a 76-year-old woman in Larisa, central Greece, has prompted an investigation into the situation of her 51-year-old daughter, who lived with her and is said to have never left the house in 42 years.
Gas subsidy raised through September
The amount of an ongoing monthly subsidy for gas for cars and motorcycles was raised by the government on Tuesday, in anticipation of continued price hikes on fuel putting a strain on household budgets and curbing holiday plans.
Efforts to de-escalate tensions between Greece and Turkey
Vassilis Nedos joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis on last week’s meeting between Greece and Turkey’s defense ministers in Brussels. We also look at the role played by Greece’s allies, primarily the US, in setting up this diplomatic opening to ensure tensions don’t boil over.
Greek power system to be put to the test
Greece’s power grid will be put to the test in the coming days due to the imminent first heat wave of the summer, which will lead to an increase in electricity consumption, mainly due to air conditioners.
Food workers getting collective labor agreement
Thousands of employees at bars, restaurants, tavernas, grill houses and fast-food outlets will be protected by a collective labor agreement within the coming weeks, following a decision on Monday by the Supreme Labor Council.