Lifelong learning lagging in Greece
The participation rate of the adult population (people aged 25 to 54) in educational activities in Greece was only 4% in 2022, below the EU-27 average (14%), according to data analyzed by the Funcas think tank.
Whispered Lines | Athens | November 9 – December 9
A polyglot, with knowledge of the Ancient and Modern Greek languages, Darryl Keith Babatunde Smith (b. 1992) presents 15 of his works on paper at the Athens Art Gallery (athensartgallery.gr).
Carrefour returns to Bulgaria through Greek franchise holder
Carrefour International Partnership announced last week the strengthening of its cooperation with Retail & More, with the development of stores with the Carrefour brand and its products in the Bulgarian market.
Avgenakis meets counterpart in Cyprus
Agricultural Development and Food Minister Lefteris Avgenakis met with the Republic of Cyprus’ minister of agriculture, rural development and environment, Petros Xenophontos, in Nicosia on Friday.
Relations with China improved with PM’s visit
This month’s official visit by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to China has not only given a positive boost to the two countries’ cooperation, but it will also propel China’s relations with the European Union, China’s ambassador to Greece, Xiao Junzheng, noted to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency last week.
DIY | Athens | November 9 – December 7
The Goethe Institute in Athens is organizing a series of workshops to promote sustainable consumption and environmental awareness, in collaboration with the ap’Ousia cooperative.
100% Hotel Show to open this Saturday at Paiania
This year’s 100% Hotel Show is due to open its doors on Saturday, November 18, up to Monday, November 20, at the Mediterranean Exhibition Center (MEC, 301 Lavriou Avenue, Paiania) in East Attica.
Firefighting and prevention
Greece has already significantly strengthened its firefighting fleet. Its further strengthening is of course necessary, however, prevention remains a priority.
Cybercrime exposure high, report shows
Greece is among the top 10 countries in the world that are most exposed to cybercrime, according to Proxyrack’s new report.
Court pulls the plug on illegal building’s demolition
The Athens Administrative Court of Appeal has again come to the rescue of illegally built buildings after it ruled against the demolition of a carpet shop on Marathonos Avenue, which had been pending since 2016.