The latest temptation
Greek political life has registered several achievements which could even be considered world records.
An ‘important milestone’ for Bank of Cyprus
The Bank of Cyprus is proceeding with a dividend payment after 12 years, after receiving the green light from the European Central Bank.
Ombudsman report paints scathing picture of Ark of the World charity
Kivotos tou Kosmou (Ark of the World) used cruel forms of punishment to ‘discipline’ its wards and denied them visits with their families, according to an investigation by the Greek Ombudsman.
Erdogan playing his last hand
The devastating earthquakes in southeastern Turkey have altered the political landscape in the country to an alarming degree for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who nonetheless displays remarkable resilience after more than 20 years in power. He can also boast many positive changes regarding the rights of minorities, especially the Kurds, the liberalization of the economy,…
James | Athens | July 10
Ever-popular UK rock act James is coming to Greece to celebrate its 40th anniversary since coming together in Manchester in 1982, with a special concert at the open-air Herod Atticus Theater.
Effort to halt Turkey’s patenting ‘Turkaegean’
Greece is trying to prevent Turkey from patenting its “Turkaegean” trademark used in its tourism campaign in the United States and the European Union.
EU seeks to debunk ‘green’ claims
The European Union wants to crack down on bogus claims of environmentally friendly products through a directive that will tighten labeling rules and require independent verification.
Ecumenical Patriarch marks Easter at his birthplace of Imvros
Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomaios fulfilled a 10-year promise to mark Easter on the Turkish island of Imvros (Gokceada) where he was born.
New app for EFKA debts gathers steam
The intense interest in the 10-year statute of limitations for debts to the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) continues, as more than 35,000 applications have been submitted within a period of two and a half months.
Election campaign set to shift gears
With the campaign for the May 21 elections expected to shift into high gear after Easter Sunday, the contestants are looking to fine tune their message to emphasize their strengths.