The Germans are coming, for the warm winters
The energy crisis and the quality of life are causing a wave of relocations to Crete for temporary or permanent residence.
Food prices consistently higher than EU
The turbulence in energy prices and other commodities like cereals and grains brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may have exacerbated the inflationary crisis for almost 12 months now, but for many years in Greece, the cost of food and other necessities has not been in line with the purchasing power of the country’s…
Two Pianos | Athens | November 22
Piano soloists Efi Agrafioti and Giorgos Kontrafouris, two respected artists who have been working together for years, will be appearing at the Athens Concert Hall.
George Lois, icon of ads and magazine covers, dead at 91
George Lois, the hard-selling, charismatic advertising man and designer who fashioned some of the most daring magazine images of the 1960s and popularized such catchphrases and brand names as “I Want My MTV” and “Lean Cuisine,” has died. He was 91.
Fragogiannis in UAE to discuss renewables projects
Two investment projects for renewable energy sources, with a total capacity of 400 megawatts are among the plans with a cumulative budget of 2.5 million euros being put forward in the context of the Greece-United Arab Emirates business cooperation.
Monk seal gets medical care, TLC at Athens rescue center
Minos, a young male seal that was found separated from his mother earlier this month in Sitia, on Crete’s northern coast, is being treated by staff members of the Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal (MOm), at the non-profit group’s rescue center in Spata, east of Athens, in a photo…
Changes to doctors’ labor relations sow division
The Health Ministry and doctors’ unions are taking up battle positions over proposed changes in the labor relations of doctors working in the national health system (ESY).
Floros: Greek military prepared to safeguard sovereignty
No one should underestimate Greece’s will to safeguard its national sovereignty, the chief of the Greek military, General Konstantinos Floros, said Sunday amid ongoing tensions with Aegean neighbor Turkey.
Magnitude 5.5 quake strikes between Crete and Kasos
An undersea earthquake with preliminary magnitude 5.5 occurred Monday in the sea area between Crete and Kasos, the Athens Geodynamic Institute said.
Police launch personal safety app
The “panic button” mobile app, alerting the police in cases of domestic violence, will be launched in pilot phase soon, according to authorities at the weekend.