Activist groups on Paros and the Cyclades islands in general, which led the movement for the public’s unhindered access to beaches, have expressed reservations about the Finance Ministry’s recent draft bill to improve the system of leasing beaches and tackle illegalities.
In the concluding performance of the two-day celebration of the piano at the Athens Concert Hall (megaron.gr), renowned Greek-German conductor Yorgos Ziavras will present the transcendental compositions of Hungarian composer Franz Liszt.
A fighter pilot poised to become Turkey’s first person in orbit and three other astronauts representing Europe were set for launch on Thursday headed for the International Space Station in the latest commercially arranged mission from Texas startup Axiom Space.
Greek banks are now promoting fixed monthly charges instead of ad hoc fees per transaction, under the burden of fines from the Competition Commission, the backlash from their customers and pressure from the government.
The impact of the growing tension in the Red Sea region and its impact on global trade, along with the escalating crisis in the Middle East, was raised by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday, noting that “now that we are trying to bring down inflation, any disruption in supply lines can only complicate the…
The Greek cadet who worked onboard St Nikolas, the Greek-owned oil tanker seized by the Iranian navy last week, is to be repatriated, as announced on Thursday by the ship’s managing company, Empire Navigation.
Members of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus sent a letter to US President John Biden on Thursday, urging him to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Turkey’s invasion and ongoing occupation of Cyprus by inviting Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulidis to the White House.
The consequences of an aging population have for many years been a headache for many countries, including Greece, and have provoked opposition from many politicians and public opinion, especially considering that 70% of baby boomers have expressed a desire to retire early.
Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis in parliament on Thursday refuted allegations of government underfunding and downgrading state universities to favor private education.
The seemingly unstoppable rise of tourism is transforming countries in ways that until recently belonged to the realm of the imagination. Greece is no exception, as it’s among the places most affected by this trend.