Chinese woman dies in Lefkada paragliding accident
A 43-year-old Chinese woman drowned in a paragliding accident in Lefkada on Monday.
Port authority to acquire 11 boats for transfer of patients from islands
The port authority is set to acquire 11 boats that will be used to transfer patients from islands to hospitals, under an agreement signed on Monday.
Glass houses and windows of opportunity
I admit that I don’t understand why these European elections were so over-dramatized and why some kind of bar was set for the ruling party’s performance.
Mitsotakis contacts jailed MEP Beleri to congratulate him on his election
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis contacted the newly elected MEP Freddy Beleri in jail, on Monday, to congratulate him on his election in the European Parliament for his New Democracy party.
Panathinaikos names Diego Alonso as new manager
Panathinaikos has named Diego Alonso as the soccer team’s new manager. The 49-year-old Uruguayan signed a two-year contract with the option to extend it for a third year.
People expect more
Sunday’s European Parliament election reflected discontent with the conservative New Democracy government in Greece, but without pointing to an alternative.
Fire breaks out in PYRKAL factory in Viotia
A fire broke out on Monday at the PYRKAL factory in the Panakto area of Viotia, central Greece.
Dee Dee Bridgewater | Athens | July 15
Two-time Grammy winner and jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater returns to Athens on July 15 for another unforgettable performance. For over 40 years, Bridgewater has captivated audiences worldwide with her powerful and mesmerizing voice and she will definitely do the same at Technopolis (100 Pireos, Gazi). Tickets start from 25 euros at more.com.
Inflation eases in May
Inflation stood at 2.4% in May, compared to 3.1% in March and 2.8% in April 2023, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has said.
Experts warn of collapse of sea ecosystems
Marine experts are sounding the alarm over the gradual collapse of fundamental ecosystems in Greece’s seas.