Long hours for meager salaries
Greeks work 41 hours a week, more than any other Europeans, but are paid less.
Heavy rain and storms forecast from Monday
Western, central and northern Greece will be affected by heavy rainfall and storms from Monday, the National Meteorological Service has warned in a new emergency weather forecast. The bad weather will initially hit the western parts of Thessaly, Epirus, western Macedonia and possibly the Ionian Islands before spreading to more areas on Tuesday and Wednesday.
ACG program explores role of intelligence in modern government
The American College of Greece (ACG) will be hosting “The Great Game: Intelligence in Modern Statecraft,” the first seminar series of its kind in Greece, on Mondays from October 2 to 30.
Festering ecological wound on Andros set to finally heal
The Aegean island of Andros is about to acquire its first landfill site, the construction and operation of which was put out to tender a few days ago following a decision by the Council of State.
Countdown to SYRIZA election showdown
With elections for a new leader of SYRIZA just a day away and the main opposition party in the grip of a veritable civil war, the acrimony between the rival camps of Stefanos Kasselakis and Effie Achtsioglou is also raising questions about its cohesion after the elections, no matter who the winner is.
Optima’s ATHEX listing gets watchdog’s green light
The Capital Market Commission this week approved the initial public offering and listing of Optima Bank’s shares on the Athens Stock Exchange.
China’s Travel and Leisure magazine names Greece top island destination
Greece was pronounced top island destination for 2023 at the awards ceremony of the most popular Chinese travel magazine Travel and Leisure that was held on Thursday in Beijing.
Cyprus banks to serve the elderly first
As of Monday, bank branches in Cyprus will be introducing a new priority service policy aimed at benefiting individuals with disabilities and those aged 75 and over.
Staikouras points to key role of transport in social cohesion
“The role of transport is important for achieving high and sustainable development and for strengthening social cohesion,” Greece’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras said on Friday at the latest Informal Council of Ministers of Transport, which took place in Barcelona.
Motor Oil project for green hydrogen production
Motor Oil on Friday presented an innovative system of green hydrogen production for the supply of its refinery facilities in Agioi Theodoroi, Corinth and the broader region.