Mirror, mirror on the wall…
An astute observer of Greek politics recently commented that no government has been as self-loving as the incumbent conservatives, and they could not be more accurate.
Greece’s main opposition vows to legalize same-sex marriage
The leader of Greece’s opposition has promised to legalize same-sex marriage with full parental rights if he wins a general election next month, in a move that would make it the first predominantly Orthodox Christian country to do so.
Steve Vai | Athens | April 22
Three-time Grammy Award winner and possibly the best electric guitar player in the world right now is stopping in Athens on his “Inviolate” tour to perform a single show.
Drunk man crashes car into the sea
A 47-year-old man crashed his car in the sea area of Akti Vassiliadis, near Gate E1 of the central port of Piraeus on Tuesday.
A Balkan thriller with a ‘Jackson Pollock’
Heavily armed officers from Bulgaria’s organized crime unit discovered a painting that looked like it might be the work of the famous American painter Jackson Pollock during a search in Sofia on February 18.
PPC Renewables to build hybrid energy station in Astypalea
PPC Renewables on Tuesday announced it has won a tender by the Energy Regulatory Authority to develop a hybrid energy station of renewable energy sources (RES) in Astypalaea in the framework of an innovative program “Astypalea: smart and sustainable island”.
Panagiotopoulos makes rare visit to Turkey as tensions ease
NATO members Turkey and Greece can resolve their disputes through peaceful means and dialogue, Turkey’s defense minister said after talks with his Greek counterpart Tuesday, in the latest sign of easing tensions between the rival neighbors.
Little use of cards in services
The value of debit and credit cards transactions by Greeks last year reached 49.6 billion euros, accounting for approximately 38% of private consumption.
Work stoppage in buses and trolleys on Wednesday
Workers in Athens’ buses and trolley-busses will continue their protest for a second day on Wednesday, with services running only between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., the Athens Urban Transport Organization’s (OASA) workers’ union said.
Parnassos Ski Center to wrap up winter season on April 13
The Parnassos Ski Center is wrapping up the skiing season on April 13, owner Hellenic State Properties Co. and the Center, said on Tuesday.