4.2-magnitude quake NE of Athens
A 4.2-magnitude tremor occurred at 10.03 pm local time (2003 GMT) Wednesday northeast of the capital Athens, the Athens-based Institute of Geodynamics announced.
Big seaplane plans for Crete
Greek Water Airports announced on Wednesday it has applied for the creation of a water aerodrome at Agia Galini in the prefecture of Rethymno in southern Crete.
EU recommends pre-flight testing of passengers from China
European Union government officials recommended on Wednesday that passengers flying from China to the EU should have a negative Covid-19 test before they board, as Beijing plans to ease travel restrictions despite a wave of new Covid infections.
AEK stunned at Ioannina, Panathinaikos stretches its lead
PAS Giannina stunned in-form AEK with a 2-1 win at home on Tuesday, allowing Panathinaikos to inscrease its lead at the top of the Super League table to seven points from AEK that will host the Greens next on Sunday.
Marc Newson | Athens | To January 7
Greek-Australian designer Marc Newson was first introduced to the public in 1986 with the Lockheed Lounge Chair, a chaise longue in riveted aluminum that put him at the forefront of the world’s design scene for four decades.
Avoiding the perfect storm
Turkey’s AK Party spokesman Omer Celik said Monday that the government is mulling bringing elections “slightly” forward (the country’s parliamentary and presidential elections are scheduled to be held on June 18), a decision which could have implications for Greece.
Goran Bregovic | Athens | January 5
Serbian singer-songwriter Goran Bregovic returns to the stage of the Christmas Theater (info at ct.gr; tickets at viva.gr) with memorable tracks from his electrifying soundtracks.
Greece takes measures to tackle medicine shortages
Greece announced on Wednesday additional measures to deal with certain drug shortages, a problem it said was global and attributed to an increase in seasonal virus infections, supply chain issues, the energy crisis and reduced exports from Asia.
ATHEX: Stocks edge further up for a fourth day
The benchmark at Athinon Avenue registered yet another eight-month high on Wednesday, as traders appear willing to test the waters around 950 points, while daily turnover is also picking up pace.
Dozens arrested in new squat crackdown
A police operation was carried out in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Wednesday morning to prevent an attempt by members of an anti-establishment group to retake a building in the city center. Police said 29 people were arrested.