Tsitsipas and Sakkari secure victory against Spain in United Cup
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari led the Greek team to a 2-1 victory over Spain at the United Cup in Perth on Saturday.
Fide Koksal | Athens | January 10-13
Turkish singer Fide Koksal will perform at the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) in a series of four shows from January 10 to 13.
Skewed investments
More than half of the foreign funds that are invested in the Greek economy continue to be channeled into the real estate market.
Most Wonderful Time of the Year | Athens | To January 11
Skoufa Gallery (4 Skoufa) presents the festive group exhibition, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”
Hulusi Akar says Turkish soldiers could swim to Kastellorizo
Chairman of the National Defense Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and former Defense Minister Hulusi Akar suggested that Turkish soldiers might one day swim to the Greek island of Kastellorizo, during a conference at Bursa Technical University on Friday.
Mitsotakis highlights economic incentives and energy benefits for rural communities
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that the government is exploring whether economic incentives can encourage young people to return to the countryside, during an interview with the local newspaper “Ta Choriatika,” (The Village Chronicles) published on Saturday.
Upsurge in short-term rentals
Greece experienced a significant rise in short-term rental accommodations in 2024, with offerings surpassing 230,000 properties nationwide by August.
How wine bars are redefining nightlife in Athens
Wine bars are now a cornerstone of Athenian nightlife, as an international trend goes local with a modern aesthetic and a distinctly Greek personality.
Jumpin’up | Athens | To January 2
The Sicilian swing band Jumpin’up will perform seven shows at the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) between December 27 and January 2.
Poor score for municipalities
The performance of Greece’s municipal authorities leaves a lot to be desired, according to an evaluation for 2024 conducted by the Center for Liberal Studies (KEFIM) think-tank, which gave them an average efficiency score of just 30.6 out of 100.