ABBank set to change hands
A preliminary agreement for the acquisition of a package of shares in Aegean Baltic Bank (ABBank) has been signed.
Awareness Event | Athens | March 8-10
In honor of International Women’s Day, the City of Athens presents a three-day program titled “By the Fearsome Sharpness of Your Sword,” which seeks to tackle gender equality issues and confront gender-based violence.
Six Shows & More | Athens | March 8- November 11
The National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens (EMST) presents a series of exhibitions dedicated exclusively to the work of women or artists identifying as feminine.
‘Love wins’ say Greek lesbian couple as they wed at last
Α calendar reminder shone up on Danai Deligeorges’ phone on Thursday evening: “Wedding,” the message said. She turned, smiling, to her partner Alexia Beziki. “Are you ready?” Beziki asked, before the couple kissed and started to prepare.
People celebrate the carnival season in Athens
A man grills meat to be distributed to revellers, in front of city’s main meat market, during the celebrations of Tsiknopempti or “Smoky Thursday,” dedicated to grilling of meat, part of the Greek Carnival season in Athens, Thursday.
Populism, consensus and healthy patriotism
The condemnation of populism was one of the main conclusions of the recent conference on the 50-year anniversary of the “Metapolistefsi” (the period since the restoration of democracy) co-organized by Kathimerini.
Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality
Sweden on Thursday formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality as concerns about Russian aggression in Europe have spiked following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Lesvos to launch fast-track visas for Turks from April 1st
Lesvos will launch fast-truck visas for Turkish tourists from April 1st, the mayor of Mytilene Panagiotis Taktikos announced on Thursday.
Seven taxi drivers arrested over dozens of offenses
Following police checks in Athens earlier this week, seven taxi drivers were arrested over a collective 186 total offenses, police said on Thursday.
Climate crisis to have a greater weather and economic impact in Southern Europe
Europe stands to suffer significant economic effects, amounting to some 7% of its output by the end of the century.