Restrictions on cruise tourism
Experience from popular international destinations can serve as a valuable guide: If left unmanaged, cruise tourism can create more problems than benefits.
PPC announces higher profits, Romanian acquisition
Power company PPC announced Tuesday net profits of €228 million for the first half of 2024, up from €84 million in the same period in 2023. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax and asset depreciation (EBITDA) rose 57%, to €927 million. Managers said the target of €1.8 billion in EBITDA for the whole of 2024 is…
‘Antigone’ adaptation to be staged at Aiani
“The Antigone Project,” a modern adaptation of Sophocles’ famous play directed by Sofia Antoniou, will be presented by the En Dynamei (In Strength) ensemble at the Archaeological Museum of Aiani, Kozani, on August 9 and 10.
Katerina Stefanidi finishes 9th in women’s pole vault final
Greek pole vaulter Katerina Stefanidi did not manage to win a medal in the Olympic women’s pole vault final on Wednesday, finishing 9th after failing to clear 4.80 meters.
Bank stocks drive second rebound day
Recovery on the Athens Stock Exchange extended for a second straight session Wednesday, this time boosted by the greatly improved global mood.
Energy rates bode coming pain
August energy prices bode ill for September’s electricity prices. In the first six days of August, and for no apparent reason, the average price of electricity in the wholesale market was €128.98 per megawatt-hour, higher even than traditionally expensive Italy, where the average price was €123 per MWh.
Gus Constantellis | Athens | September 7
Greek-American stand-up comedian Gus Constantellis brings their sharp wit and observations on immigrant family life, Greek heritage and queer dating to the Tzeni Karezi Theater (3 Akadimias).
Greece faces 29 wildfires on Wednesday; Rethymno blaze persists
A total of 29 wildfires broke out Wednesday across agroforest land in Greece, according to the Fire Service. Twenty-four fires were quickly extinguished, while firefighters are still battling five.
WWF slams unneeded waste management funds
Greece can reduce its waste by 35% and recycle 90% of its waste by 2040 without resorting to unnecessary investments that undermine the country’s progress toward a circular economy, according to a new study by WWF Hellas (the Greek section of the international environmental organization WWF).
Il Divo | Athens | September 11
Classical crossover group Il Divo will perform for one night only at the Lycabettus Theater on September 11.