Inflation declines slightly in April
Inflation stood at 3.1% in April, compared to 3.2% in March and against 3% in April 2023, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Tuesday.
ATHEX: Benchmark yields some more ground
The Greek stock market followed a mildly downward course on Tuesday.
Satti’s Eurovision entry ‘Zari’ climbs Spotify’s global ‘Viral 50’ list
Marina Satti’s Eurovision entry “Zari” has become the first song with Greek lyrics to make it into Spotify’s global “Viral 50” list.
Court rules in favour of companies offering minibuses on Uber on islands
The Council of State has ruled that companies can operate minibuses on Greek islands through the Uber platform, annulling a decision by the Deputy Minister of Transportation that said they would have to register their routes two hours in advance.
Nine foreigners among 28 arrested in Athens Uni Law School
Nine foreigners were among the 28 people arrested following an operation to remove protesters opposed to Israel’s war in Gaza from the Athens University Law School on Tuesday, police have said.
The judicial ordeal of ELSTAT’s Andreas Georgiou continues
Contrary to what many believe, the ordeal of Andreas Georgiou, the former president of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), in the Greek courts has not ended.
Over 400 died in water-related activities in 2023
Over 400 people lost their lives in 2023 while participating in recreational water-based activities, a report by the Safe Water Sports organisation has found.
The role of the West
Membership in the “family” of the West has specific requirements. Those states that want to participate in the European Union and NATO have to observe some elementary rules and show respect for certain values.
Countries make late bid to salvage EU’s nature law
A group of 11 countries, led by Ireland, has made a last-ditch attempt to approve the EU’s flagship policy to restore damaged nature, amid concerns the law could be shelved following EU elections in June.
Greece ranks 5th in EU in discrimination against LGBTIQ people, survey finds
A vast survey by an EU rights body has found that 44% of LGBTIQ people in Greece have faced discrimination in at least one area of their life in the year before the survey.