Long- or short-term rental dilemma for landlords
Thousands of apartment owners across continental Greece have in recent years pondered whether it makes more financial sense to put their property up for short- or long-term rental.
Mendoni rejects claim Parthenon sculptures retrieved ‘from the rubble’
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni has rejected a recent claim by the British Museum that many of the 2,500-year-old Parthenon sculptures removed by Lord Elgin’s agents in the early 19th century were found “in the rubble” around the monument.
Ukraine top of the agenda in Davos as business leaders gather
Russia would normally have its own “house” at the World Economic Forum as a showcase for business leaders and investors.
Dendias in Albania for talks
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias will on Monday meet with members of the ethnic Greek minority in Himara, southern Albania, before holding talks with Archbishop Anastasios of Albania.
The Body & Technology | Athens | May 23 – July 10
A year after “You and AI,” the Onassis Cultural Center picks up where that exhibition left off to present “Plasmata: Bodies, Dreams and Data.”
British tourist tests negative for monkeypox
A 29-year-old British tourist at the Greek capital’s Attiko Hospital in Haidari has tested negative for monkeypox but positive for chickenpox.
Riot police unit comes under attack in Exarchia
A squad of riot police was attacked by unknown assailants in the central Athens neighborhood of Exarchia. Molotov cocktails were hurled at the officers around midnight.
Fourth seed Sakkari admits to stress in opening win over Burel
Fourth seed Maria Sakkari admitted she suffered a small bout of nerves in her first round 6-2 6-3 win over Clara Burel at the French Open on Sunday but promised to improve so her parents will get to see her in the later stages of the tournament.
Concern about tensions with Turkey
Greece’s international position and image may have been strengthened with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to the US last week, but tensions with Turkey have risen in its wake.
‘Golden villas’ in high demand on Athens Riviera
Demand for the luxury mansions being built on the so-called Athens Riviera is rising, particularly as their purchase also paves the way for obtaining a “Golden Visa,” which requires spending of at least 250,000 euros on real estate.