Nothing spells friendship like a good arms deal
The chemistry between Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his host, Friedrich Merz, was good. The Greek prime minister was the first head of state to visit Berlin after Merz’s new government took office.
Paris Opera Junior Ballet | Athens | May 27-28
The Paris Opera Junior Ballet will make its world premiere at the Athens Concert Hall (Vasilissis Sofias & Kokkali), spotlighting 18 rising stars from the famed Opera Garnier.
Homes of former HARSIA deputy and competition commission head attacked
Homemade incendiary devices exploded outside the homes of two public officials in separate early-morning attacks Sunday in Athens, causing minor property damage but no injuries, authorities said.
4.3-magnitude quake shakes Evia
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck the island of Evia on Sunday morning, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries, authorities said.
Plasmata 3 | Athens | May 27 – June 15
“Plasmata 3,” the large-scale art exhibition by the Onassis Foundation, returns to Athens’ Pedion tou Areos from May 27.
Police arrest two in weapons and narcotics case north of Athens
Police arrested two people Friday in Thrakomakedones, a northern suburb of Athens, after discovering weapons, drugs and forged documents in a home, authorities said.
Police detain 28 after firebomb attack injures three in Athens
Three police officers were injured late Saturday in the Athens neighborhood of Exarchia after about 30 masked individuals attacked with Molotov cocktails, rocks and wooden planks, authorities said.
Controlled drug use center to open in central Athens
Greece is launching its first open-site supervised drug use facility in the Votanikos industrial zone of Athens, signaling a shift from the exclusive pursuit of drug policies to crack down on use and detoxification to harm reduction.
Mild, springlike weather expected across Greece on Sunday
Typical May weather is forecast for most of Greece on Sunday, with sunshine and scattered clouds. Localized showers are expected only in parts of northeastern Greece, including Thrace and the eastern Aegean islands, particularly in the north.
Difficulties in bringing in foreign labor
Greek businesses efforts to cover the enormous workforce needs with people from third countries runs into significant challenges, promising prospects, as well as bureaucratic obstacles that must be immediately tackled.