Catering staff can now work six days a week
About 400,000 employees in Greece’s catering sector (bars, cafes and restaurants) will be able to work beyond the usual five-day, 40-hour schedule and get an extra full day’s wage.
Prominent publisher Stavros Psycharis dies, aged 77
A prominent figure in Greek publishing and former chairman of the Lambrakis Press Group (DOL), Stavros Psycharis has died at the age of 77, his son Andreas announced in a social media post on Tuesday.
Turkey threatens move in ‘self-defense’
In the latest escalation in the rhetoric emanating from Ankara, Turkey said that any possible move against Greece would be an act of “self-defense.”
Skiathos man charged with possession of child porn
A deputy commander of the fire department at the airport on the island of Skiathos was indicted on Monday with child pornography charges.
Ho Chi Minh to get statue in Edessa, says FM
Greece will erect a bust of the late Vietnamese communist revolutionary leader and president Ho Chi Minh in the northern Greek city of Edessa to mark his contribution on the Macedonia Front during World War I, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said in a tweet on Monday.
Consumer confidence dips to 5-year low, survey finds
The Consumer Confidence Index compiled by the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE) reached a five-year low in July, with the index reaching -55.3 points, from -52.5 points in June.
Minister welcomes EU firefighter replacements
Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Christos Stylianides welcomed firefighters from France on Monday in a special ceremony.
Caretta caretta benefited from Covid lockdowns
During the lockdowns of 2020, loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in the Bay of Laganas on the Ionian island of Zakynthos moved to shallower and warmer waters which were beneficial for their eggs, according to a recent study published in a scientific journal.
Power firms announce new rates
New electricity prices have been announced for August, following the government’s decision to impose a ceiling of 5 euros on fixed charges.
Murders of two women in one day shock nation
Greece is reeling in shock after two men on the islands of Crete and Zakynthos stabbed their wives to death in less than 24 hours. The savagery of the crimes placed the spotlight on the issue of the growing frequency of femicide.