Carminho | Athens | February 19
Renowned Portuguese fado singer Carminho is set to take the stage at the Pallas Theater (Voukourestiou 3) in Athens on February 19
Age laws for alcohol, tobacco set to tighten
Seeking to crack down on a worrying trend, the Ministry of Health is introducing stricter regulations on alcohol sales to minors, as well as tighter controls on the sale and use of new tobacco and nicotine-based products.
First stop of Thessaloniki metro’s Line 2 ‘end of November’
The first stop of Thessaloniki metro’s Line 2, part of a five-stop extension, is expected to be completed by the end of November, according to Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras. This milestone will come one year after the launch of Line 1, the metro’s main line.
Phaleron captives buried in ancient mass grave nearly ready to go on view
The importance of the 80 ancient shackled skeletons discovered during digging for the SNFCC on Athens’ southern coast was instantly recognized – and globally.
Women’s startups struggle to secure financing
Women startup founders have a rough time securing financing for their projects, two reports show.
Farmers roll out their tractors across Greece to protest against rising production costs
Farmers started rolling out their tractors in different parts of the mainland on Thursday, to protest against rising production costs and inadequate infrastructure.
Athens and Shanghai become twin cities
The mayors of Athens and Shanghai have signed a twinning agreement between the two cities, a move they say will boost cooperation in tourism, culture and several other areas.
Rallies planned for 2023 Tempe rail tragedy after chilling audio emerges from passenger train
As demands continue to mount for answers into the causes of the February 28, 2023 railway disaster in Tempe, central Greece, that cost the lives of 57 people, the association of victims’ families is planning protest rallies on Sunday.
Turks favor Trump over Biden, poll finds
Turks are skeptical about the new Trump presidency, but they view him more favorably than Joe Biden, according to a survey by Turkish research center Stratcom published on Tuesday.
Study warns of ‘hidden debt’ of 409% of GDP from pensions
A new study by the Athens-based Center for Liberal Studies (KEFiM) points to a “hidden debt” equivalent to 409% of Greece’s gross domestic product, stemming from pension obligations not accounted for in the Maastricht debt criteria.