Drop in both exports and imports
Greek exports fell 12.2% in November, on a decline of 7.5% in the 11 months from January to November 2023, though their value exceeded 47 billion euros, the second-highest ever recorded.
Aqueduct, treasure trove found in ‘lost’ city of Tenea
Part of the Hadrianic aqueduct, one of the largest hydraulic works of the 2nd century AD in Greece, has been unearthed in the “lost” city of ancient Tenea, as well as part of a prehistoric settlement dating to the Early Bronze Age II (2600-2300 BC).
EU wants to ‘recruit’ Taylor Swift ahead of European elections
European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas wants to recruit American pop singer Taylor Swift to “mobilize the youth” and reverse the traditionally low turnout in the European parliamentary elections.
Forensic report finds infant in northern Greece was beaten to death
Α 6-month-old infant in northern Greece was beaten to death, a forensic report showed on Wednesday.
Mitsotakis: Same-sex marriage bill will include adoption rights, no surrogacy
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday a government bill legalizing same-sex marriage will extend parental rights to couples, but will not allow for medically assisted reproduction through a surrogate mother.
Foreign Minister to visit Saudi Arabia on Thursday
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will visit Riyadh on Thursday, where he is scheduled to meet with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
Love Solidarity Death | Athens | January 11
Greek artist and music collective The Callas presents “Love Solidarity Death (L.S.D.): The Book.” This event combines a book launch, art exhibition and a live performance, delving into The Callas’ psychedelic universe and their 20-year creative journey.
Challenges from the future
European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson said in Athens on Monday that Europe’s productive population is decreasing by one million every year.
City of Athens mobilized ahead of cold snap to help homeless
The Municipality of Athens was put on alert on Wednesday as a cold snap descended on the Greek capital, mobilizing the services responsible for the protection of more vulnerable citizens and the homeless.
Partner of murdered 41-year-old also accused of raping his sister
Two men, aged 39 and 34, accused of the murder of a pregnant woman in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, will face an investigating magistrate on Saturday, while it emerged on Wednesday that the former – the victim’s partner – has a long history of abuse and faces additional charges of raping his sister.