Expelled SYRIZA MP Linou refuses to hand over parliamentary seat
Athina Linou announced on Wednesday her decision not to hand over her parliamentary seat following her expulsion from SYRIZA’s parliamentary group for violating transparency rules.
Gaitis-Simossi Museum | Ios | September 14
The Gaitis-Simossi Museum, dedicated to the works of renowned painter Yannis Gaitis and sculptor Gabriella Simossi, will officially open on the island of Ios on September 14. Gaitis, one of Greece’s most significant contemporary artists, had a deep love for Ios, which served as his personal retreat. The president of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, is expected…
A perilous political vacuum
Some may be treating the petty politicking with a sense of schadenfreude. However, the disarray within the main opposition SYRIZA party creates a significant imbalance in the country’s political system.
Athens Flying Week | Tanagra | September 14-15
The annual airshow Athens Flying Week returns for its 12th consecutive year at Tanagra Air Base, some 60 km from Athens, on September 14-15. Visitors will be able to witness the takeoffs and landings of famous aircraft, enjoy a spectacular airshow, and take pictures with the planes, helicopters, and pilots at the largest static aircraft…
Attica regional authorities launch cleaning operation of Kifisos river
Attica regional authorities announced on Wednesday the start of a cleaning operation for the covered sections of the Kifisos River, marking the first such effort in many decades.
Greek-flagged tanker Sounion hit by Houthis appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon says
The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion that was recently attacked by Yemen’s Houthis is still on fire in the Red Sea and now appears to be leaking oil, a Pentagon spokesman said on Tuesday.
Measures to tackle Attica water shortage
Measures were announced on Tuesday to tackle future water shortages in Attica as the reservoirs of the Evinos and Mornos rivers are at historically low levels.
Xylouris White | Crete | August 31
The duo of legendary Greek singer and laouto player George Xylouris (aka Psarogiorgis) and Australian drummer Jim White, is coming to Xylouris’ home island for a mystifying performance in the Ideon Antron cave on Psiloritis Mountain on August 31. Eight years since their last performance on Crete, they are returning to the land that inspired…
Renovation – Reconstruction of the Radiology department of General Hospital of Ioannina “Hatzikosta”
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…
Make more houses available for subsidized loans, professionals demand
Real estate market professionals say that, to succeed, the second round of mortgage subsidies should significantly raise the value of homes eligible for subsidized rates.