Greek unemployment rate eased to 12.1% in June
Greece’s unemployment rate eased to 12.1% of the workforce in June, down from 12.5% in May and 15% in June 2021, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Wednesday.
Mykonos man arrested on suspicion of arson
A man was arrested on suspicion of arson on the island of Mykonos on Tuesday following an inquiry by the relevant Hellenic Fire Service investigators. The man is being accused of setting a fire in an area with domestic lots in the island’s region of Maou Ano Meras.
A marble head of a child retrieved from the ashes of Smyrna
A marble head of a child retrieved from the ashes of Smyrna, on the Aegean coast of Anatolia, is currently on display at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens as part of the “Unseen Museum” project which brings to the fore antiquities stored in its vaults.
Tourism called to save the day
Finance Ministry officials are betting on extra revenue from tourism to fund any additional support measures to households to help alleviate the burden of rising prices. And, thus far, the tourism sector seems to be obliging, thanks to a record season.
Energy shock should spur diversification
The Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professor of History at Columbia University presents an optimistic view of the worldwide economic disruption caused by the energy crisis and the rise in prices, and believes that it does not constitute a crisis.
Zakynthos village under evacuation orders due to fire
The village of Megala Alonia in the northern part of the Ionian island of Zakynthos is now under evacuation orders as a wildfire threatens the area.
Examination of Igoumenitsa Port Authority bids under way
The supporting legal documents for the acquisition of a 67% share in the Igoumenitsa Port Authority have been unsealed.
Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks
Greek authorities say a major search and rescue operation has been launched east of the island of Karpathos after a boat reportedly carrying dozens of migrants sank during the night.
Greece to exit EU’s ‘enhanced surveillance’ framework after 12 years
Greece will exit the European Union’s so-called enhanced surveillance framework on August 20, its finance minister said on Wednesday, a move that will allow the country greater freedom in making economic policy.
Loverdos cleared of all charges in Novartis affair
PASOK MP Andreas Loverdos, a former health minister, has been cleared of all charges in connection with the Novartis affair.