ATHEX: Blue chips see pressure continue
The corporate results released domestically tend to offset the pressure from abroad, as buying interest trickles down to mid- and small-caps, hence Monday’s advance for the mid-cap index.
Settlement limits introduced by decree spark backlash
A presidential decree defining the boundaries of Greek settlements with fewer than 2,000 residents has sparked backlash from property owners, developers, and lawmakers, who argue the restrictions will reduce buildable land and devalue property.
Fewer Canadairs available for firefighting season
Greece’s firefighting season begins on May 1 with significantly fewer Canadair aircraft available compared to last year.
Breaking a 50-year taboo
One of the biggest scandals and huge failures since the restoration of democracy in Greece in 1974 is the fact that the country spent tens of billions of euros on armaments without managing to create a basic defense industry.
Senior Greek diplomats, military officials host talks with neighbor Turkey to lower tension
Senior Greek and Turkish diplomats and military officials met in northern Greece on Monday as part of an effort to ease longstanding tension between the neighboring NATO allies.
Student assaults bus driver in Thessaloniki area
A school student allegedly assaulted a bus driver Monday afternoon on the 91X route in Lagkada, near the northern port city of Thessaloniki.
Tensions at Athens bookstore as protesters disrupt Tempe event
A tense situation unfolded on Monday afternoon at the Ianos bookstore in central Athens when a group of unknown individuals attempted to disrupt an ongoing event related to the 2023 Tempe railway disaster.
Quinoa and camelina bring hope to farmers in Thrace
Farmers in the northeastern regional unit of Rhodope are turning to alternative crops like quinoa and camelina in search of stable incomes and more sustainable farming.
Hippomaniacs | Athens | April 30
The Hippomaniacs return to Beatniks (14 Koletti) with their powerful fusion of groove-heavy sounds.
‘Revive Our Ocean’ initiative launched to protect coastal waters
A new initiative, launched to help communities profit from efforts to protect at least 30% of the world’s oceans by the end of the decade, will focus initially on tackling overfishing and ocean climate impacts in Britain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Mexico, the Philippines and Indonesia.