Mobs at war over fuel, tobacco rackets
The execution of mobster Vangelis Zambounis in the Athens suburb of Neos Kosmos on January 14 was just the tip of the iceberg in a case that began unfolding about two years ago.
Nearly half of jobless are long-term unemployed
Registered unemployment totaled 1,039,752 in December, of which 501,089 (48.2%) were long-term unemployed, the Greek Public Employment Service (DYPA) said in a report.
European Travel Commission holding its first Athens conference next month
The European Travel Commission’s (ETC) annual Market Intelligence Group (MIG) and Marketing Group conference is to take place in Athens for the first time on February 7-9, following an initiative of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).
Janus Rasmussen | Athens | February 3
Athens’ freshest event organizer, Postbloo, has invited Janus Rasmussen to perform at its debut party in the heart of the city.
Man arrested for sexual abusing his partner’s daughter
A 56-year-old man was arrested on Saturday morning in downtown Athens after being accused of child pornography, rape and abuse of a minor.
Postal voting will ‘deepen democracy’
Ahead of Monday’s submission of a bill instituting the postal vote to Parliament, Interior Minister Niki Kerameus has described the stance of major opposition parties, which have accepted the measure in principle, as a “promising signal for our political system.”
Severe weather across Greece on Sunday
Adverse weather conditions are expected across Greece on Sunday with temperature drops, storms and snowfall.
Falling in Love | Athens | January 27
“A pretentious stand-up comedian and an outrageous social commentator,” says Victor Patrascan in his self-inflicted satire.
Shops to open on Sunday
Retail stores and shops will be open on Sunday due to winter sales.
Naxos to host center dedicated to the study of Cycladic civilization
A center dedicated to the study of the Cycladic civilization is being established on the island of Naxos. Slated for completion in 2026, it will specifically focus on investigating the origin and authenticity of Cycladic artifacts.