Eleusinian Mysteries | Athens | September 25-26
The true nature of the Eleusinian Mysteries, ancient Greek rituals at the Panhellenic Sanctuary of Eleusis, continues to elude us.
“Prankster” who threatened to blow up Athens airport sentenced to prison
A 42-year-old Russian citizen, who was arrested in January for sending messages via e-mail threatening to plant bombs at the Eleftherios Venizelos airport and in six hospitals in Attica, was sentenced to prison in absentia on Wednesday.
Price transparency at supermarkets to help families, says Greek Development Minister
Big supermarkets in Greece will need to share with authorities their price lists for basic foods, the government said on Wednesday, in an effort to help households grappling with rising food costs.
Labor Minister’s office vandalized
Labor Minister Adonis Georgiadis’ political office was attacked on Wednesday after the announcement of the new employment bill.
AnimaSyros 2023 | Syros | September 26 – October 1
The 16th AnimaSyros International Animation Festival has a program richer than ever. It will present more than 270 films from 53 countries.
Ongoing fire at Kalamoto, Thessaloniki
A fire broke out on Wednesday at noon in Kalamoto, Thessaloniki, at a location that is difficult to access, while strong winds are complicating firefighting efforts.
Current account surplus down in July
Greece’s current account surplus fell by 135.2 million year-on-year to 827.5 million in July, the Bank of Greece said on Wednesday.
Education Ministry seeking to reopen Thessaly schools
Schools in Thessaly that have been closed since devastating floods hit central Greece on September 5-6 will open on Monday so that thousands of children do not miss any more of the academic year, the Education Ministry decided on Wednesday.
Aunt accuses school of hushing up violent bullying
The aunt of a 13-year-old boy in Rethymno, Crete, is accusing authorities at her 13-year-old nephew’s school of seeking to hush up a violent attack on the boy by other pupils at the school.
No more cash in realty buys
The government aspires to bring an end to the phenomenon of bags of cash used for the payment of real estate purchases, as the state strives to contain tax evasion.