Ferry boats to stay tied up at port for two days
The union representing Greece’s seamen, PNO, has announced a 48-hour strike that will keep ferry boats tied up at port on October 22 and 23.
Greece concludes post-crisis bank privatizations with 10% stake sale in National Bank
Greece concluded on Thursday the re-privatization of its lenders with the sale of a 10% stake in National Bank (NBG) amid strong demand from investors, the bank bailout fund said.
Inflation persists at 3% level
The harmonized consumer price index posted worrying 1.7% monthly growth in September.
Streets in downtown Athens to close for icon procession
Streets in the downtown Athens neighborhood of Kolonaki and surrounding areas will be closed for several hours on Thursday afternoon for a religious procession.
AI: A double-edged sword
A few days ago, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills aimed at limiting the use of artificial intelligence to create and distribute misleading images and videos ahead of the US election.
Almost half of Greek households spend more than they declare
Two out of five households spend more than they declare, with this percentage appearing higher after the start of the inflation crisis.
Europe closely monitoring refugee crisis in Lebanon
As the crisis in the Middle East intensifies, the European Union is closely monitoring the influx of refugees from Lebanon into Syria.
Greece on alert for migrant wave, terror concerns
Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the country’s National Security Council (KYSYEA).
Shots fired during fight on central Syngrou Avenue
Police in Athens are investigating a fight that involved a firearm in the early hours of Thursday on central Syngrou Avenue.
German tour operators impressed by Magnesia
The first encouraging messages for an increase in the number of German tourists to Mount Pilio, the Sporades islands and Thessaly in general during the upcoming tourism season come immediately after the conclusion of the 1st Greek-German Tourism Forum.