ND dominates overseas vote
Ruling New Democracy won the majority of votes from Greeks participating from abroad in Sunday’s European Parliament elections, according to data released Monday.
Europe tilts right
The votes are still being counted, but the European Parliament election results point to a surge of support for right-wing and far-right parties. Concern at the costs of climate adaptation and about migration, combined with economic insecurity, fuelled their performance.
Michael Mosley: Autopsy reveals no signs of foul play
The autopsy conducted on British TV presenter and author Dr Michael Mosley, who was found dead on a Greek island on Sunday morning after a days-long search, has revealed no signs of foul play, as reported by local sources.
Mytilineos affirms its target
The clearer strategic targeting of Athens-listed group Mytilineos to the needs of the large European and global market for new products has been sealed with the change of brand to Metlen.
Election shifts the European Parliament further right
Far-right parties made big gains in the European Parliament in election results that rattled the traditional powers and made French President Emmanuel Macron call snap legislative elections.
Art director takes the party to the people
This year is her seventh term at the helm of the Kalamata Dance Festival (KDF). Linda Kapetanea took over the duties of artistic director in 2018, and before she could find her footing, the Covid pandemic happened.
Official results: 7 parties secure seats in European assembly
Seven parties won seats in the European Parliament in Sunday’s election, which showed significant gains for Greece’s far-right parties, according to official results released on Monday.
Jailed ethnic Greek mayor-elect elected MEP with New Democracy
Fredi Beleri, the jailed ethnic Greek mayor-elect of the southern Albanian municipality of Himare, has been elected as an MEP with Greece’s ruling New Democracy party in Sunday’s European elections.
Nothing dull about the results
The predictions were dull indeed: New Democracy would confirm its political dominance, without any real opposition, SYRIZA would maintain its lead over PASOK, and social discontent would be mirrored in abstention.
Buyers opt for houses over 20 years old
The Greek housing market seems to prefer older properties, over 20 years old, which are also more affordable in terms of sale prices.