Olivier Latry | Athens | May 2
The Athens Concert Hall has invited one of the world’s most respected organists to perform a special concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of the installation of the instrument.
Private jet traffic is projected to rise 50% this year
A private jet landed or took off from the largest Greek airports every 20 minutes in the summer of 2022, according to estimates, as Civil Aviation Authority data show that such flights totaled almost 16,500 last year.
How to avert a new banking crisis
In the 2015 movie “The Big Short,” a disenchanted Wall Street banker portrayed by Steve Carell discovers that the until then roaring US housing market rests on flimsy foundations, years of precarious loan-giving, creating a bubble.
Legal scholar Vasillios Markezinis dies, aged 79
Sir Vasilios (Basil) Markezinis, a Greek-British barrister and legal scholar, has died in Oxford, United Kingdom, aged 79.
Alco poll shows Conservatives lead with 6.2%
Ruling New Democracy enjoys a 6.2-point lead over main opposition SYRIZA, according to an opinion poll conducted by Alco, on behalf of broadcaster Alpha.
Interviews and press releases
Greek politicians, of all ideological stripes, are spoiled. In fact, we have spoiled them. Especially now that we have a tough election ahead of us, they sometimes forget what work they do and what work we do.
Fire breaks out at Perama dockyard
A fire broke out on the fifth deck of a passenger transport ship that was docked for repairs in Perama on Monday afternoon. The causes of the fire have not yet been determined.
Savvopoulos checks out of hospital
Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos checked out on Monday of the private hospital in which he had been receiving treatment for Covid-19 symptoms over the last few days .
Eleni Kounalakis running for Governor of California
Greek-American Eleni Kounalakis, the 50th lieutenant governor of California, announced on Monday that she will stand for election as governor in the next state elections.
All ships to remain docked on May 1, Labor Day
A 24hr strike that will keep all ships docked nationwide on Monday, May 1, was announced by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) on Monday.