ATHEX: Energy and bank stocks boost bourse
The international software problems that also affected the world’s money markets on Friday almost hurt the course of Greek stock prices too, but the credit and energy sectors reacted.
Opening hours of archaeological sites and monuments adjusted for July 20-21 due to heatwave
The opening hours of some archaeological sites and monuments across the country will be adjusted for this weekend (July 20 – 21) due to the heatwave, the Ministry of Culture announced on Friday.
Kids snubbing the Med diet at the source
On Oinousses, children don’t eat fish. Despite how contradictory that might sound, it seems many children on this eastern Aegean island turn their noses up at fresh fish – and its excellent Omega-3 content – opting instead for red meat and sweets.
Greece issues high fire risk alert amid ongoing blazes
The Greek Civil Protection Agency has issued a high fire risk alert for Saturday as firefighters battle multiple blazes across Greece on Friday.
Goats and sheep in Thessaly hit by plague
A form of plague has hit goats and sheep in the central Greek region of Thessaly, alarming local farmers.
PASOK leader calls for EU role in restarting Cyprus talks
Nikos Androulakis, president of Socialists PASOK opposition party, stressed the need for the European Union to play a leading role in restarting negotiations during his meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia on Friday.
Cypriot government to remove barbed wire fence along Green Line
The Cypriot government plans to remove the 14-kilometer-long barbed wire fence along the Green Line, it was reported by Deutsche Welle on Friday.
Europe’s duty to defend the Enlightenment
The road that America appears to be taking obliges the Europeans not only to see how they will survive in an increasingly turbulent world, but also to keep alive the principles that made America and Europe powerful.
Overloaded | Athens | July 28 – August 18
Cream Athens presents “Overloaded,” an exhibition of new works by 20 artists, hosted by TAF (5 Normanou, Monastiraki).
Health Min announces stipends for doctors in remote areas
Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced Friday that private doctors who cover vacancies in remote areas will receive up to 3,600 euros annually.