Record number of publications for Greek scientists
Greek researchers recorded a record of publications and citations in 2020, higher than their colleagues of other nationalities, according to data published by the National Documentation Center.
British Museum floats ‘Parthenon partnership’
In what could be a breakthrough on the issue of the Parthenon Sculptures’ return to Greece from the British Museum, its deputy director Jonathan Williams said that a new “cultural exchange” agreement may be on the cards.
Banks fuel ATHEX gains for fifth day
In the first trading session of August on Monday, Greek stocks continued on an upward trajectory, with the ATHEX general index rising 1.50% to close at 863.81 points.
Need for a new supplementary budget
Τhe fiscal cost of subsidizing electricity bills could skyrocket up to 300 million euros per month, which in practice requires adjustment to the state budget, both the current one and that of 2023.
Bulgarian president calls snap polls, appoints caretaker gov’t
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev set October 2 as the date for the country’s fourth parliamentary election in less than two years on Monday, after the collapse in June of reformist Prime Minister Kiril Petkov’s coalition government.
Spyware case is potentially explosive
The attempted installation of spyware on the phones of a political party leader and a journalist has prompted parliamentary investigations and could have political repercussions.
More than 16,000 visitors to Acropolis daily, minister says
At least 16,000 people have visited the Acropolis every day this summer, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said on Monday.
Greece to erect bust of Vietnamese revolutionary Ho Chi Minh
Greece will erect a bust honoring Vietnamese communist revolutionary and statesman Ho Chi Minh, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias announced on Monday from the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi, where is he is on an official visit.
Four in five firms considered insolvent
The soaring of business financing recorded in the year’s first half with record new loans amounting to 4.2 billion euros has not kept pace with a parallel increase in worthy businesses.
Solving Cyprus
The recent commemoration of the 48th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus is a dark reminder that a solution is long overdue.