Tables take over: Athens’ unending street wars
Restaurant tables and chairs have invaded Athens sidewalks so aggressively that pedestrians can barely walk, with seating now extending to the steps of Agia Irini Church on Aiolou Street.
Greece reacts to Egypt’s assurances on Mt Sinai monastery
The Greek government has reacted to official statements issued late Thursday by the Egyptian Presidency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which denied any change to the status of Saint Catherine’s Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai following a court ruling on Wednesday.
Police identify suspects in Athens sports fan clash
Police on Thursday identified four people involved in a sports fan clash in Kamatero in western Athens in last year.
Metallica Athens concert sells out in just two hours
Tickets for Metallica’s upcoming concert in Athens sold out within two hours of going on general sale Tuesday, according to ticketing platform Ticketmaster.
University entrance exams begin nationwide
Greece’s nationwide university entrance exams began on Friday, with candidates being tested in Modern Greek and Literature.
Ruling New Democracy leads by 12.5 points in latest Pulse poll
The ruling New Democracy party holds a 12.5-point lead over its nearest rivals – socialist PASOK and the protest party Course of Freedom – according to a Pulse poll aired on Skai TV late Thursday.
Key trial for pension bonus
The issue of reinstating the summer and holiday bonus to pensioners has returned to the fore.
Turkey objects to SAFE barriers
Turkey is expressing strong dissatisfaction with the European Union’s SAFE defense program, criticizing restrictions on third-country participation while seeking more favorable arrangements.
Goods delivered by nuclear power? UN agency chief meets Greek shipowners to discuss the idea
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, met with Greek shipowners on Thursday to discuss the potential use of nuclear power in future global goods transportation.
Cyprus offers Syrian families money to resettle and work permits for main earners
Cyprus will offer Syrian families money to help them resettle back in their homeland and allow the main income earners to remain on the island nation for up to three years to work as part of a voluntary repatriation program, a Cypriot minister said Thursday.