Heilung | Athens | October 12
The experimental pagan folk collective Heilung will perform at the Lycabettus Municipal Theater on October 12, promising a journey into its members’ ancient Scandinavian roots.
Car rental sector plays key part in the economy
The short- and long-term car rental sector is estimated to directly contribute 1.3 billion euros to Greece’s gross domestic product, based on 2022 data.
Goat plague imported from Romania, minister says
Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food Christos Kellas confirmed on Wednesday that the animals that spread the highly contagious infection plaguing sheep and goats in Greece came from Romania.
Europe recorded over 175,000 heat-related deaths annually between 2009 and 2019
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), between 2009 and 2019, Europe recorded an average of 176,040 heat-related deaths per year, accounting for 36% of the global total of 489,000 heat-related deaths.
EU commissioner nominee thanks PM, hails recognition of Macedonia’s role
Apostolos Tzitzikostas, governor of Central Macedonia, met with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at Maximos Mansion on Thursday following his nomination as EU commissioner.
Covid-related hospital admissions and deaths continue to rise, EODY reports
The Greek National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced a significant increase in hospital admissions and deaths due to Covid-19 during the week of July 22-28.
Ivan Jovanovic announced as new coach of Greek national soccer team
The Greek Soccer Federation (EPO) officially announced Ivan Jovanovic as the new head coach of the national team.
Parliament committee to review wiretapping case amid opposition criticism
The Committee on Institutions and Transparency will meet Friday morning in Parliament to address concerns from opposition parties stemming from a recent Supreme Court ruling on the wiretapping case involving illegal spyware.
A Life of Loss | Hydra | August 3-31
Greek artist George Lalas presents a special project of 30 artworks created within 168 hours at the Historical Archive – Museum of Hydra (Mandrakiou-Molou, tel 2298.052.355).
Erdogan criticizes Olympics opening ceremony as ‘immoral’ in call with Pope
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with Pope Francis on Thursday regarding the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, which he called “immoral.”