Bohren & der Club of Gore | Athens | January 23
The German ambient jazz band Bohren & der Club of Gore returns to Greece after 14 years to present their latest album, “Patchouli Blue,” at Gazarte (34 Voutadon) on January 23.
Shipping’s David and Goliath
The news that the Chinese-owned merchant fleet has surpassed the Greek-owned fleet in capacity, according to Clarksons Research, caused a temporary shock to the Greek and international shipping community, as Greek-owned shipping has been known as the largest in the world for decades.
Consultations continue on Greece-Cyprus power link
Delegations representing the Greek and Cypriot governments met in Athens on Friday for talks, within the framework of an understanding between Athens and Nicosia regarding the electrical interconnection project.
Army aviation upholds tradition of flying Santa Claus by helicopter
Two specially decorated UH-1H “Huey” helicopters transported Santa Claus to army aviation bases in Alexandria, Imathia, and Pachi, Megara, on Monday, delivering gifts to the children of base personnel.
New Year’s Day: Adjusted schedules for metro, ISAP and tram
Public transportation schedules for Metro, ISAP, and Tram will be adjusted for New Year’s Day.
Wave of 200,000 new retirees
Over 190,000 insured individuals have submitted an application for retirement since the beginning of the year.
SYRIZA backs progressive candidate for Greek president
The president of SYRIZA, Sokratis Famellos, expressed his support for a presidential candidate from the progressive space during the first meeting of the party’s newly composed executive committee on Monday.
Bakers unite for gigantic New Year’s cake
Eager to spread joy and foster community spirit as the New Year approaches, bakers from the Peristeri district of western Athens, supported by students from the public baking and confectionary school in Galatsi, northern Athens, came together to create a giant New Year’s cake, or Vasilopita, weighing an impressive ten tons, at Peristeri Square on…
Repatriation of 33 Greek citizens from Syria successfully completed
The repatriation of 33 Greek citizens and their families from Syria was successfully completed on Monday through the coordinated efforts of Greece’s Foreign Ministry and the Greek embassies in Damascus and Beirut, the Foreign Ministry announced in a statement.
A big year for state digitization
Dozens of new digital services will be introduced in 2025, aimed at further reducing red tape.