Most drownings involve swimmers over 60
Older swimmers account for 83% of fatal water accidents in Greece, according to a 2024 report by the Greek Water Safety Accident Observatory, published by Safe Water Sports and the Ministry of Shipping.
Greece and US energy giants in the East Med
Greece is getting on the energy map on multiple levels, aiming at the obvious economic rewards, but also at enhancing its geopolitical value.
Private donations boost Greece’s defense and emergency capabilities
The government’s call to private donors to help with needed spending on defense and other sectors is bearing fruit.
Thank you, Mr Ambassador
There are in the history of states some members of the diplomatic corps who – without being political leaders – acquire a special position and a decisive role in shaping foreign policy, strategic directions, a country’s worldview, but also the esprit de corps of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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ATHEX: Index posts an intra-day rebound
Certain blue chips resisted the pressure and turned things around at Athinon Avenue.
Energy hub of the south looks to Chinese
The Municipality of Megalopoli signed in Athens a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday with the Chinese-Hellenic Association for Economic and Cultural Development (CHAECD).
Poor pay, work conditions driving nurses out of ESY
Testimonies from Greek nursing unions and data from the National Health System (ESY) reveal deepening concerns over chronic understaffing and poor compensation that are driving nurses away.
Doing right by health workers
They were hailed as heroes during the Covid pandemic and promised better wages. Yet neither their salaries, nor the conditions in which they are required to work have changed substantially since then.
The Eurovision is back: Here’s how and who to watch
The Eurovision party is officially underway: a week of power pop, outrageous outfits – and, inevitably, protests – that culminates in the final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night.