Four arrested in central Athens after clash
Four people were arrested on January 1 in central Athens for possession of arms and a small quantity of drugs.
Manufacturing index at two-year lows
Greece’s manufacturing sector, which accounts for 8% of the economy, posted in December the fastest decline of the last two years in production and new orders.
One man dead in head-on collision in Perama
A 65-year-old man died on Monday afternoon after a head-on collision in Perama, a suburb of the port of Piraeus.
Pope Benedict commemorated by Archbishop Elpidophoros
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America paid tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Monday, extolling his efforts for dialogue with the Orthodox Church. “As we pray for the repose of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, we remember his 2006 visit to the Patriarchate of Constantinople, a milestone on our ecumenical journey to unity. A distinguished theologian, he…
Five fugitives caught in Thessaloniki
Police in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, have arrested five fugitives and wanted persons convicted of or wanted for various crimes.
Census reshuffles political pack in constituencies
With the completion of the recent population census, 14 constituencies are changing seats.
Emergency plan for medicines shortage
In an effort to address a shortage in certain medicines, the Health Ministry announced a series of measures on Monday that include an increase in the prices of very low-cost drugs so that they are promoted in the Greek market and not in the international market where their prices are much higher.
The Finance Ministry’s 10 goals and challenges in 2023
Prudent fiscal management and the best use of available funds will allow Greece to face uncertain times effectively and achieve investment-grade status, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras has told the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA).
Winter sales to start next week
Winter sales will begin on Monday, January 9 and will run until February 28, the Association of Retail Enterprises (SELPE) has announced.
A new puzzle turns Earth into a Rubik’s Cube, but more complex
Another orbit around the sun and here we are again: back where we started but spun about – changed, perhaps deranged.