Centaurus expected to prevail in Greece by early October
The BA.2.75 variant of the coronavirus, nicknamed Centaurus, is expected to become dominant in Greece by the end of September to early October, according to estimates by a Greek expert.
Menendez to be awarded honorary doctorate by University of Athens
US Senator Bob Menendez, chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, will be awarded an honorary doctorate from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Athens’ School of Economics and Political Sciences.
Jewish Inscriptions | Athens
The Jewish Museum of Greece (JMG) and the Epigraphic Museum are co-hosting “Stone Paths – Stories Set in Stone: Jewish Inscriptions in Greece,” a project that seeks to offer a fresh interpretation of what can be seen as an ancient form of graphic design.
Economy to grow 4% in 2022
With days left before Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ keynote speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair and the submission of a supplementary budget, the Ministry of Finance is increasingly convinced that economic growth in 2022 will reach 4% instead of the original estimate of 3.1%.
Antigoni Ntrismpioti cliches second gold in Munich
Greece’s Antigoni Ntrismpioti (also spelled Drisbioti) celebrates as she crosses the line to win the Women’s 20km Race Walk at the 2022 European Championships in Munich, Germany on Saturday.
Temperatures to edge down from today
The National Meteorological Service has forecast some respite from the heat as of Saturday, with temperatures dropping below the 40 Celsius mark, particularly in the western and northern parts of the country, where local rainfall is likely.
Greece rid of budget watch but inflation, energy woes bite
With more of a whisper than a resounding clang, Greece has shed another restriction dating to its painful financial bailout years.
Small shippers play their part
Besides the well-known passenger shippers who dominate the biggest commercial sea routes, there are many smaller firms that ply little-used connections between islands or between islands and the Greek mainland.
The Asia Minor Catastrophe
As the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe approaches in September, HALC Executive Director Endy Zemenides is joined by Professor Ismini Lamb, Director of the Modern Greek Studies Program at Georgetown University, to discuss these horrific events, the genocide of Greek Orthodox Christians in Turkey, and present-day attempts at accountability.
Tourism revenue at record levels
Revenue from tourism this past June exceeded 2019 levels and has boosted predictions of a record year for the sector as far as receipts are concerned.