Accommodation and food service saw turnover soar in May
The increase in tourism traffic, as well as the significant price hikes, led to a considerable increase in turnover both in the accommodation and food service sectors in May.
ATHEX: Blue chips drive stock index higher
Even without the support of bank stocks, the Athens bourse benchmark soared to yet another nine-year high on Wednesday, in line with the positive mood across eurozone markets.
Luring homeowners
For Greeks, their home is one of their most valuable material possessions and one of the most important assets they have. After all, Greece has one of the highest homeownership rates in Europe.
PM meets Archbishop of America
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Archbishop of Elpidophoros of America on Wednesday. The prime minister reiterated his support for the spiritual, social, and educational activities of the Archbishopric and thanked Elpidophoros for his service to the Greek community.
Interpretations of Tamata | Tinos | to July 31
A traditional residence on the Aegean island of Tinos (Onos Living, Triantarou-Falatadou District Road) comes alive this summer with the contemporary art exhibition “When the heart of a pig has hardened, dice it small.”
Oh, Tranquility! | Delphi | July 23-24
Polygreen Culture & Art Initiative (pcai.gr) presents “Oh, tranquility! Penetrating the very rock, A cicada’s voice,” a cultural program at the former Pikionis Pavilion, now Π, named after the haiku by Matsuo Basho. Inspired by the environmental concerns of Dimitris Pikionis, the exhibition and performances pay homage to his architectural and artistic work as well…
Foreign Minister of Israel sends message of solidarity
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen sent a message of solidarity to Greece on social media on Wednesday as the country battles wildfires in several regions, confirming that Israeli assistance was on the way to assist with firefighting efforts.
FM to brief opposition parties on foreign policy
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis will brief representatives of the opposition parties over foreign policy issues on July 28, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.
OSE executive beaten after testifying on Tempe train crash
An executive of Greece’ rail network managing company OSE was beaten outside a court in the city of Larissa, in central Greece, on Tuesday after his testimony before an investigative magistrate on the train tragedy in Tempi that killed 57 people.
Israel to send assistance to Greece to combat wildfires
Israel will send two aircraft from the Elad Squadron to assist in combatting raging wildfires in Attica, Corinth, and Rhodes, following a request by the Greek government according to the social media account of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.