‘Some distance’ remains in Parthenon Sculptures deal, says British Museum chair
A deal to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Athens is “still some distance” away, the head of the British Museum, which houses them, has said.
Revolutionizing humanities with use of digital tools
The University of Crete has launched Greece’s first academic program blending artificial intelligence (AI) with humanities, addressing waning interest in traditional humanities disciplines.
SYRIZA shuffles parliamentary group leadership
SYRIZA has named Dionysis Kalamatianos as the new secretary of its shrinking parliamentary group, which is now down to 27 MPs seats in the 300-seat Parliament from 47 after the last election.
Higher tax on short-term rentals, levy on cruise arrivals
The Greek Parliament on Wednesday approved a bill increasing a daily tax on short-term rental and hotel accommodation and charging cruise ship visitors a levy to cope with the impact of natural disasters on its economy.
Tickets now apply in Thessaloniki metro
On the third day of its operation, tickets have been introduced to the Thessaloniki metro.
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Cyprus’ new air defense system launched, Greece to follow
Cyprus’ new air defense system was launched Tuesday, designed to protect the country from aerial threats, similar to Israel’s Iron Dome.
Questions on the Syrian rebel advance
The flare-up in the Syrian war has shaken an already unsteady region. At this point, without evidence, it is impossible to know whether the Islamist rebels of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) acted on their own, or whether foreign powers pushed them to do so.
State realty asset bundling
Plan for the concession of public properties is proceeding with an amendment to the tax bill.
Drug trafficking arrests in northwestern Athens
Five individuals have been arrested for drug trafficking after authorities raided a residence used as a base in Acharnes, on the northwestern outskirts of Athens, on Tuesday.