A paradoxical report
The data is not just suspicious; it practically screams out. Whether the authorities are unable or unwilling to turn this outcry into a substantiated accusation is another matter.
Athens 2004: The miracle and the trauma
Greece’s bid to host the 1996 Olympics on the centenary of the modern Games in Athens seemed so ludicrous, it even featured in the verses of a song written by Lina Nikolakopoulou and performed by Haris Alexiou, poking fun at the audacity of such an ambitious undertaking by a country still struggling to join modernity.…
Declaration of an open process for the selection of a contractor for the construction of the project: “Structural efficiency of the Administration Building – General Hospital ‘KAT’
Τhe new independent operational unit of HRADF entitled Project Preparation Facility (PPF) was appointed by the Governmental Committee of Projects of Strategic Importance of Law 4799/2021, to mature, execute the tender process, and supervise the implementation phase of the project “Renovation and Modernization of Hospitals in Greece” (RRF 16795), of the responsibility of the Ministry…
EU governments give green light to €4.2 bln payout to Ukraine
European Union governments approved on Tuesday the first regular payment to Ukraine of 4.2 billion euros ($4.58 billion) of the €50 billion the EU has set aside as financial support for Kyiv, the governments, called the EU Council, said in a statement.
Germany beat Greece to be first through to basketball semi-finals
Germany overcame a sleepy start to ease past Greece 76-63 on Tuesday and become the first team through to the semi-finals of the Paris Olympic men’s basketball tournament.
Very high risk of fire for four islands on Wednesday
Greek authorities have issued a fire hazard warning for four islands on Wednesday.
Two arrested for seaman’s death in Mount Athos ferry
Two men were arrested on Monday after the death of a seaman aboard a passenger ferry operating the route Ouranoupoli–Dafni, in Mount Athos, northern Greece.
Man arrested in Crete for domestic abuse
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Iraklio, Crete, on Monday for allegedly beating and injuring his 38-year-old partner, police said.
Thorny deficit hurts credit
Credit rating agencies agree that Greece’s credit account deficit prevents the country from achieving an even more improved debt rating. The country spent 14 years with a junk rating on its debt before achieving the highly sought investment-grade rating. But recent data published by the Bank of Greece concerning the first […]
Passenger traffic at Athens airport was 9.3 pct up in July
Passenger traffic at Athens’ international airport posted a 9.3% increase in July 2024, compared to the same month of 2023, according to figures released by the airport.