Top court upholds election ban for far-right party
Greece’s Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to ban the far-right Greeks Party from participating in the country’s upcoming general election, upholding legal amendments approved by lawmakers.
Australia’s Hurley given tour of Acropolis
Governor-General of Australia David Hurley, who is on an official visit to Greece at the invitation of President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, was given a guided tour of the Acropolis in Athens on Tuesday by Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias.
US hands Cyprus ancient artifacts, some 4,000 years old
The United States has returned some 80 ancient artifacts, including coins and limestone sculptures, to Cyprus, the Mediterranean island nation’s Department of Antiquities said Tuesday.
Tsitsipas outlasts Baez at Madrid Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas felt like his rival was as fast as a cheetah on center court at the Madrid Open.
Greece to hold 13-week T-bill sale
The Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA) is auctioning 13-week treasury bills to the amount of 625 million euros in book entry form on Wednesday, with maturity on August 4.
Kasidiaris’party barred from elections
The Supreme Court has ruled that the National Party, founded by the convicted criminal and former Golden Dawn MP Ilias Kasidiaris, may not contest the May 21 election.
Cypriot wines to bear WineCore logo
The wine industry in Cyprus is at a turning point, as coordinated upgrading and promotion efforts are under way in both the private and public sectors.
Few Greek innovation leaders
While Greece has picked up speed in terms of innovation and strengthening the technology sector, businesses, especially small and medium-sized ones, still have a long way to go to boost their performance in this field, which is an obstacle for their further development.
Can artistry be built into a machine?
One day recently, on a table in Jean Oh’s lab in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, a robot arm was busy at a canvas.
May 21 election will have 36 contestants
A total of 36 parties and coalitions, as well as a single individual, will contest the May 21 election out of the 50 that had filed applications.