Protesters clash with police; 33 detained
A brief clash between protesters and police in Syntagma Square early Saturday afternoon resulted in 33 people being detained, police said.
Bookstores in Athens are defying the digital trend
Those who took the plunge to open a physical bookstore during the Covid pandemic faced the challenge of balancing their love of books with the harsh realities of a notoriously complex tax system and, above all, with the dominant trend of the time: Constant screen-based stimulation pulling people away from reading.
Critical week ahead for PM’s Thessaloniki fair announcements
The upcoming week will be crucial for finalizing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ announcements at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) next Sunday.
Exploring the Roman Agora at Athens: A Visitor’s Guide
Nestled in the historic heart of Athens, the Roman Agora is an often-overlooked gem, where ancient cultures and architecture meet in a lively urban setting.
Greece should invest in protected marine areas
Only 0.1% of Greek territorial waters are currently adequately protected from overfishing and other environmentally damaging activities, according to a report by the international organization Pristine Seas, delivered last month to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Driver arrested after striking pedestrian in Halkidiki
A 33-year-old woman was struck by a car outside Chanioti in the northern Halkidiki region on Saturday night.
September ushers with scattered showers and storms across Greece
Across Greece, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected on Sunday, particularly in central and southern mainland areas and the Aegean.
Turkish businessman arrested in Greece for weapons possession
A 29-year-old Turkish businessman was arrested in the northeasternmost city of Orestiada after authorities found weapons and ammunition in his car.
A Report to an Academy | Athens | September 4-11
The Theater of the No (3 Konstantinou Paleologou) presents “A Report to an Academy,” a gripping adaptation of Franz Kafka’s short story by acclaimed German director Gabriele Jakobi.
Surveys find rising demand for off-the-beaten-path destinations
Joint research by tourism consultants shows that there is an increasing demand for ‘off-the-beaten-path’ destinations in Greece.