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ATHEX: Monthly rise of over 10%
October proved to be a particularly positive month for Greek stocks, which recovered a large portion of the ground lost in previous months, opening very positive prospects for the rest of the year.
The world is in a mess… it usually is
After a period of uncertainty and speculation as to his whereabouts, Oscar Wilde responded to journalists’ questions by declaring, “Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” Those convinced that current international threats and instability presage the decline of the West warrant a similar response.
Minister requests Albanian assistance in search for suspected rapist
Citizen Protection Minister Takis Theodorikakos reached out to his Albanian counterpart Bledi Cuci on Monday to ask for the full mobilization of Albania’s police forces to locate and apprehend the 45-year-old suspect who is accused of raping a woman in the Attica neighborhood of Palaio Faliro.
Inflation hits new record in Europe, slowing economy
Inflation hit a new record in the 19 countries that use the euro currency, fueled by out-of-control prices for natural gas and electricity due to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Economic growth also slowed ahead of what economists fear is a looming recession, largely as a result of those higher prices sapping Europeans’ ability to spend.
US Supreme Court rejects Turkey’s bid to stop brawl lawsuits
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected Turkey’s bid to shut down lawsuits in US courts stemming from a violent brawl outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence in Washington more than five years ago that left anti-government protesters badly beaten.
Search on for missing 8 after migrant boat capsizes
Rescue crews on Monday mounted a search for eight people reported missing after a boat believed to have been carrying migrants capsized off the eastern Aegean island of Samos.
Council of State gives conditional approval to draft of Piraeus port master plan
The draft bill of a presidential decree on the Piraeus Port Authority’s (PPA) new master plan was approved by majority at the Council of State (CoS), it was announced on Monday, on condition that a comprehensive transportation study of the area is carried out.
Mitsotakis slams Turkey’s balancing act on Russia
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday criticized Turkey for sticking to a middle ground on Russia’s war in Ukraine.
John Craxton | Crete | To January 31, 2023
After a very successful run at Athens’ Benaki Museum that received an estimated 25,000 visitors, the exhibition “A Greek Soul” has traveled to the British artist’s second home, for a showing at the Hania Municipal Gallery.