SNF Run | Athens | January 1
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation First Run is coming up and will be awaiting all at the starting line at the cultural center’s Esplanade.
Ministry announces new university admission grades
The Education Ministry on Wednesday announced the minimum grades high school graduates will need to score in their final exams to enter university at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year.
Greek economy grows 2.1% in third quarter
The Greek economy grew by 2.1% in the third quarter of 2023 compared with the same period last year, with the country’s GDP rising by 0.02% between the third and second quarter of 2023, the Hellenic Statistical Authority said on Wednesday.
Police make pre-emptive arrests at Grigoropoulos anniversary protests
Police remanded 47 people for questioning on Wednesday during pre-emptive searches in downtown Athens, amid concerns of violence breaking out at marches commemorating 15 years since the police shooting of teen Alexis Grigoropoulos.
New Year’s Gala | Athens | December 29-30
When it comes to New Year’s traditions in Athens, a date with the Athens Concert Hall (megaron.gr) at the end of the year is a must.
Zara expands second-hand platform to Greece
Spanish fashion retailer Zara is expanding its used apparel scheme to Greece and another 13 European countries from December 12, Reuters reported the company as saying on Tuesday. Their ‘Pre-Owned’ service will sell, repair and donate second-hand clothes.
One-bid tenders are the norm
More than three} out of every seven public contracts are awarded following procedures in which there was only one tender, and even when there is more than one tender the average per procedure is only 2.6 participants.
Man killed in accident at US Embassy worksite
A worker has been reported killed at a construction site in the US Embassy in Athens, after being crushed by a wall on Wednesday morning.
Septuagenarian who allegedly killed partner given time to testify
A 71-year-old who allegedly admitted to killing his partner with a shotgun last Tuesday was given time until Friday to testify, after appearing before a prosecutor in Piraeus on Wednesday.
Berlin’s strategic hand in Greek-Turkish relations
“We see this with a lot of positive excitement,” said Germany’s Ambassador in Athens Andreas Kindl when asked about his perspective on the Greek-Turkish summit at the recent Athens Security Forum.