UBS report claims 79,000 millionaires in Greece
The fourteenth iteration of the “Global Wealth Report”, published on Wednesday by Credit Suisse and UBS, shows that the European south has recovered from the effects of the pandemic.
A new life begins for Skiathos Castle
Things are afoot on the northern tip of Skiathos, a spot where history and nature meet in perfect harmony, as the Northern Sporades island’s castle is being treated to one of the biggest restoration efforts ever to take place here.
After Panepistimiou Street
I have observed the following: After the fiasco of the redevelopment of Panepistimiou Street in central Athens – the so-called Grand Walk – any project announced by the Municipality of Athens stumbles upon the suspicion of a portion of citizens regardless of their political leanings.
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Free Earth | Halkidiki | August 30 – September 3
The unparalleled experience of the Free Earth festival, a one-of-a-kind beach event in Europe rooted in the 1990s rave culture, returns for a sixth outing.
Moves being made in €250 mln ice cream market
Old brands are trying to make their way back into Greece’s €250 million ice cream market, while new players are expanding their activity.
Less leeway for handouts this winter
This coming winter, the government will have less leeway to intervene to fix problems such as soaring prices because of more rigid budget surplus obligations.
Race to absorb EU funds
The Ministry of Finance is preparing the final revision of the 2014-20 Partnership Agreement with the hope of absorbing the total amount of the €23.5 billion allocated to 11 “Thematic Objectives” plus technical assistance.
112 alert issued following blaze at Aspropyrgos recycling unit
The civil protection authorities have issued a 112 alert to residents in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, asking them to stay in their homes and to close their doors and windows after a fire broke out in a recycling unit.
Five British nationals rescued from burning boat
Five British nationals have been rescued after the polyester boat they were sailing on caught fire off the coast of Zakynthos. The occupants of the vessel, which subsequently sank, were picked up by another private vessel and brought safely to shore.