Running for the Egyptian vulture of Epirus
Endurance athlete Thodoris Ziakkas will run on Saturday in support of the “Asproparis,” or Egyptian vulture, the symbol of Epirus’ wildlife in northwestern Greece.
Data show toll of financial crisis on young people
Data from a survey published on Thursday examining the impact of the financial crisis in Greece of the previous decade showed a decline in the number of young people aged 25-29 from 2008 to 2019 (from 16,937 to 7,971).
US refutes Ankara’s weapons analogies
A US State Department spokesman has clearly rejected Ankara’s analogies between the S-400 surface-to-air missile systems it has purchased from Russia and the Russian-made S-300 anti-aircraft missile system that Greece has stored on the island of Crete.
5.2 magnitude quake rattles Crete
An earthquake with magnitude 5.2 rocked eastern Crete on Saturday morning but no injuries to people or damage to structures has been reported. The quake, which struck at 7:13 a.m., had its epicenter in the sea 30 kilometers south-southeast of the town of Zakros, in Lasithi prefecture.
Inflation hits 8.9% in Cyprus in August
Inflation in Cyprus increased to 8.9% last month, according to data published by the country’s statistical service on Friday, but some 100,000 Cypriot workers will be better off with the introduction of a minimum wage.
Brazilian star Marcelo signs with Olympiakos
Football club Olympiakos signed Brazilian star Marcelo early Saturday.
Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia agree to share surplus energy, food
Three western Balkan states agreed to form a joint commission to help each other cope with the threat of energy and food shortages this winter due to ongoing crises amid the war in Ukraine, Serbia, Albania and North Macedonia said on Friday.
Positive U-turn
The coronavirus pandemic and now the energy crisis have acted as a force that has caused a shift in decades-old positions and firmly held beliefs.
Controversy in paradise
A couple takes photographs as swimmers throng the shallow waters of Elafonisos off southwest Crete, on Thursday. Popular for its azure waters and undulating dunes, the 1.5-square kilometer islet has seen an even bigger surge in visitor numbers this year.
Greece wins nail-biting opener in EuroBasket 2022
Greece and NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo rises to score in the Greek national side’s opening match on Friday against Croatia at the EuroBasket 2022 tournament that got under way in Milan, Italy on Thursday.