Athens fountain commemorates national holiday
The city of Athens has illuminated the fountain in Omonia Square in the colors of the Greek flag ahead of Friday’s celebration of the uprising against the Ottoman Empire 201 years ago.
Kalamata marks independence ahead of March 25
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou (left) applauds as schoolchildren dressed in traditional costumes parade in front of state and local officials in Kalamata, on Wednesday.
Charles De Gaulle arrives in Faliro Bay ahead of Belharra signatures
The French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle arrived in Faliro Bay on Thursday ahead of the official inking of the deal under which Greece will procure cutting-edge Belharra Frigates for the Hellenic Navy and six additional Rafale fighter jets for its air force.
ATHEX: Benchmark sheds almost 2.3% this week
The raging war in Ukraine that is into its fifth week, the soaring prices of raw materials and energy, and the first market shortages in Greece aggravated investor mood and led on Thursday to fresh losses for the majority of stocks at Athinon Avenue, extended the decline of the benchmark for the week.
Macron’s re-election would be good for Greece
The first round of the French presidential election is just 17 days away and incumbent Emmanuel Macron seems to be enjoying a solid lead.
Hellenic Presidency donates humanitarian aid to Ukrainian Consul General in Athens
Responding to the appeals of the Ukrainian Embassy in Athens, the Presidency of the Hellenic Republic delivered a significant quantity of humanitarian aid to the Ukrainian Consul General in Athens Hanna Tischenko on Thursday.
Mitsotakis: EU must act as one on natural gas
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke again to reporters about Ukraine and the need for a common EU strategy on natural gas procurement on his way to attending the European Council meeting in Brussels Thursday.
West showcases unity against Russia as NATO adds more troops to eastern flank
Western leaders showcased their unity against Russia’s war in Ukraine on Thursday, with Washington seeking more military aid for Kyiv, NATO assigning more troops to its eastern flank and London imposing fresh sanctions against Moscow.
Mitsotakis: Mariupol also a cause of sorrow for Greece
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed Greece’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and right to self-defense during the NATO summit on Thursday.
Authorities announce 22,107 new Covid-19 cases, 42 deaths
Greek health authorities announced 22,107 new cases of Covid-19 and 42 virus-related deaths during their daily briefing on Thursday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there are currently 344 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.