Higher salaries have stagnated
The stagnation of salaries observed at the relatively higher levels, in contrast to hikes in the basic salary, is highlighted by the Bank of Greece as a point of concern.
Greece’s mission in the Red Sea
Greece sent its frigate “Psara” to the Red Sea this week to join Operation Aspides, the EU’s mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from Houthi attacks.
Multiple fires continue to burn around Greece
As the night fell on Saturday, firefighters battled a large blaze on the island of Andros, southern Greece, and three more smaller fires in Rodopi, Evia and Lakonia, as the combination of high temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds continued to fan the flames.
Self-destructive legislation
Sometimes you do not need technocrats to study a bill to see if it will work. Common sense would have been enough to understand that, in addition to the clearing of the plots by landowners, a provision should also have been made for the collection of the resulting flammable materials.
Copernicus system activated to map burned areas in Achaia, Ilia
Copernicus, the EU’s Earth observation program, has been activated for the immediate mapping of the areas in Achaia and Ilia, southern Greece, that have been burned in wildfires since Friday.
Albanian integration and acceptance in Greece
It is hard to imagine everyday life in Greece without them; people with Albanian roots perform essential work for many day-to-day services, especially in the skilled trades.
Thirteen suspects arrested over Hydra wildfire
Thirteen people were arrested on Saturday in connection to a wildfire that broke out in a forested area on the island of Hydra on Friday night.
Graduates from China, the US and El Salvador
The graduation ceremony was held on Friday in the Propylaea of the University of Athens for eight students who attended the first English-language undergraduate course which began in 2019 – with the subject of archaeology, history and ancient Greek literature.
Tourism in the tunnels of war on Greece’s northern border
The fortifications along the Metaxas Line built to protect Greece from a Bulgarian invasion have become an attraction for visitors
We women still have a long way to go
Yes, it is a relief when justice works. When domestic abusers pay a price for their actions, when the system follows the legal procedure without discounts due to personal acquaintances or influence from powerful friends.