No bomb found on plane at Athens airport
A thorough inspection of a passenger plane that landed at Athens airport earlier Sunday has turned up no explosives, Greek media report.
Plane lands safely at Athens airport after bomb warning
A Ryanair flight from Katowice, Poland has landed safely in Athens, after a call warning there was a bomb on board.
Boris Johnson and the Parthenon Marbles
In the last few months there have been encouraging signs that what Cavafy might have termed “mia kapoia lysis” to the vexed question of the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens might be found.
The Ukraine war and the East Med
The war in Ukraine is a storm raging in Europe’s east. But its consequences will be felt in the south.
Konstantinos Parthenis | Athens | To February 27
The Greek National Gallery presents 150 pieces from its comprehensive collection on post-impressionist pioneer Konstantinos Parthenis (1878-1967) in an ongoing show that has been extended due to popular demand.
Major reduction in February power rates
Greece’s power suppliers have announced significantly reduced electricity tariffs for February, with Public Power Corporation (PPC) saying that its rate is down 57-64% compared to January.
T-bill auction planned on Wednesday
The Public Debt Management Agency announced on Friday that this Wednesday it will auction 26-week treasury bills in book entry form.
Isn’t it unfair?
I borrowed the title from the ending of all the short ads being posted by opposition SYRIZA as part of its online election campaign.
Stray animals poisoned in Ilia
The local community of Vartholomio, Ilia in southern Greece is reeling in horror and disgust at the abominable images posted online of dead dogs and cats that ingested poison placed by an unknown perpetrator. So far, four dogs and eight cats have been reported dead, with the Municipality of Pinios’ Welfare Association for the Protection…
Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, and the Balkan energy race
The recent announcement of a long-term energy agreement between Turkey and Bulgaria giving the latter access for 13 years to Turkish regasification terminals, came as a surprise to some and caused consternation in Athens.