ATHEX: Stock market recovers more losses
A day before the end of the year’s first quarter, the Greek stock market regained some more of the ground lost in previous days and appears to be regaining some of its January and February momentum.
Council of Europe report points to migrant pushbacks and abuse
Many European countries are illegally returning migrants and asylum seekers, according to a report by the Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee, which has identified a systematic policy of physical abuse of people trying to enter Europe.
Nuclear concern
The announcement by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that nuclear fuel will be loaded into the first power unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant on April 27 this year should set the alarm bells ringing.
Culture Ministry dismisses calls for protection of two iconic Athens cinemas
The Ideal and Astor cinemas in downtown Athens cannot be regarded as historic cultural monuments, the Ministry of Culture said in an announcement on Thursday.
Safety issues keep Greek school in Brussels shut
Work has gotten under way to address the significant safety issues that shut down the Kestekidion Greek School in Brussels on March 17, though it is unlikely that the building in the Saint-Gilles neighborhood will be ready for the next academic year.
Dreamland Festival | Athens | March 31 – April 2
Inspired by the work of the pioneering American underground filmmaker Jack Smith, the Dreamland Festival seeks to serve as a reminder of the importance of pushing the envelope, testing new waters and expanding cinematic horizon.
Tundra swans proliferate in Evros
Winter visitors to the Evros Delta, in Greece’s northeast, on the border with Turkey, will notice an abundance of wildlife, including thousands of swans.
Turkey’s National Security Council hails positive climate in relations with Greece
Turkey’s National Security Council on Thursday supported maintaining the positive climate in bilateral ties with Greece that emerged in the wake of the massive earthquake on February 6, adding that it would benefit both sides.
State to tap frozen assets
The state will utilize seized movable and immovable assets that come from criminal activities, per a bill by the Ministry of Finance that was submitted to Parliament.
Greek defense minister to visit Turkey as tension wanes
Nikos Panagiotopoulos told reporters in Athens that he would visit areas devastated by earthquakes in early February with Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar.