Sailor found dead in ship cabin in Perama
A 35-year-old seaman, member of the crew of a Maltese-flagged cargo ship docked at the Perama shipyard repair zone, was found hanged in his cabin on Wednesday, Piraeus Central Port Authority said.
50 years after the Metapolitefsi: What lessons does it hold for democracy?
Earlier this year Kathimerini organized a three-day conference looking back at the 50 years since the restoration of democracy in Greece in 1974, or the Metapolitefsi.
Criminal charges brought against teen over school attack
A prosecutor has brought multiple criminal charges against a young man who attacked and injured a student and the principal of a downtown Athens school on Tuesday.
Avgenakis: Decision on EU agriculture policy a positive decision, but not enough
Τhe decisions of the EU member states regarding changes in the regulations of the Common Agriculture Policy are a good development, but not enough to alleviate the farmers’ concerns of farmers, said Rural Development and Food Minister Lefteris Avgenakis in an interview with state broadcaster ERT. He added that Greece’s coordinated efforts are bringing results…
Professions with salary raises
The increase in the minimum wage also creates pressures for salary increases for other employees in Greece, especially in small businesses and some industries, such as services.
More than 63,000 people dead or missing while migrating over last decade, IOM says
At least 63,285 people have perished or disappeared on migration routes around the world between 2014 and 2023, with most deaths caused by drowning, the UN migration agency said on Tuesday.
MSC Cruises expands schedule to 12-month operation in Greece
MSC Cruises announced on Wednesday it will have six different ships calling to Greek shores.
Greek foreign minister urges European focus on Beleri case
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said on Wednesday that the case of Fredi Beleri, a mayor from Albania’s Greek minority who was recently sentenced to two years in prison for buying votes, should be viewed as a European concern rather than a bilateral issue between the two Balkan neighbors.
ND says SYRIZA undermining democracy over MEP candidate’s comments
Greece’s ruling conservatives have accused the leftist SYRIZA opposition of undermining the country’s democracy after a senior official suggested that it would be a “blessing” if the EU’s chief prosecutor investigating the 2013 Tempe railway disaster could potentially oust the government.
Mytilineos’ constant growth
Mytilineos group continues to strengthen its presence in the construction industry.