Greeks priced out of vacation
Vacations are a midsummer night’s dream this year for a large portion of Greeks.
The UK elections and the Parthenon Sculptures
Ioannes Chountis, an adviser in the House of Lords and a council member of the Anglo-Hellenic League, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the recent UK election results, and look at what Keir Starmer taking over at Downing Street means for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures.
A triple stress test for Europe
During the global financial crisis of 2007-9, the US government and the Federal Reserve subjected US banks to a stress test.
SYRIZA leader to hold one-on-one meetings with citizens
In an unusual move, citizens will have a chance to meet with the leader of the main SYRIZA opposition on Thursday.
Two men found guilty in death of gay rights activist Zak Kostopoulos
The Mixed Jury Court of Appeal of Athens has unanimously found two men guilty in the 2018 death of Zak Kostopoulos, a prominent gay rights activist. This decision mirrors the earlier verdict from the first instance court.
Bodossaki Excellence Award goes to two distinguished scientists
Even the pure white marble statues of Konstantinos and Evangelis Zappas on either side of the grand entrance were glowing in the afternoon June sun.
Oil wrestlers battle for the title in a more than 600-year-old competition in Turkey
After nearly an hour of grappling with his opponent under the blazing sun, Turkey’s “Tireless Wrestler” was crowned the winner of the 663rd Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championships.
Minister issues warning to private doctors
In a desperate bid to tackle shortages, the Health Ministry has warned private doctors to support the operation of hospitals of the National Health System (ESY) that have gaps in critical specialties, or face “drastic measures” if there is no willingness to cooperate.
Fire damages three factories in Acharnes
Three factories suffered extensive damage in a fire that broke out in Acharnes (also known as Menidi), northwest of Athens, on Tuesday night. No injuries have been reported.
Bullying in plain view
Perhaps the “how” now matters more than the “what.” After all, we have all repeatedly watched the video.