ATHEX: Late rally reverses prior losses
The late surge in stock prices, for a second day in a row, offset all earlier losses and gave the main index at Athinon Avenue the chance to record yet another 15-year high.
Teachers complain about monitoring sleepovers
Teachers at Greece’s private schools are alarmed by the growing popularity of sleepovers organized by their school’s administrations.
Parties clash in Parliament over latest expert report on Tempe disaster
Ruling New Democracy clashed in Parliament with opposition parties over the latest expert report on the Tempe railway disaster, authored by Professor Dimitris Karonis of the National Technical University of Athens.
Infant found alive next to garbage bin after alleged abduction in central Athens
A six-month-old baby was found alive alongside a garbage bin in the southern Athens suburb of Alimos on Thursday, just hours after reportedly being abducted from its grandmother in central Athens.
Why Look at Animals? | Athens | May 16 – February 15
The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens (Kallirrois & Frantzis) presents “Why Look at Animals? A Case for the Rights of Non-Human Lives,” a major group exhibition focused on animal rights and well-being.
Production of Greek F-35s to start in coming weeks, says Lockheed Martin official
The official program kickoff for the production of Greek F-35 fighter jets will start in the coming weeks, Mara Motherway, Lockheed Martin vice president of Strategy and Business Development, told Kathimerini.
Indian travel firms report drop in Turkey bookings over Pakistan support
Indians are cancelling holidays in popular resorts in Turkey and Azerbaijan after the countries supported Pakistan during its recent conflict with New Delhi, two booking firms said.
European Commission appoints Johannes Hahn as Special Envoy for Cyprus
The European Commission has appointed Johannes Hahn as its Special Envoy for Cyprus, underscoring the EU’s strong commitment to supporting the reunification of the island in line with UN Security Council resolutions and EU principles.
Student clash at Thessaloniki middle school leaves five injured
A clash between students and unidentified individuals broke out on Wednesday afternoon in the courtyard of a middle school in Evosmos, Thessaloniki, leaving five people with minor injuries.
Athens taxi drivers announce work stoppage at airport on Thursday
The Athens Taxi Drivers Union (SATA) has announced a three-hour work stoppage at Athens International Airport on Thursday, May 15, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in protest over what it calls the “illegal Uber taxi stand” operating alongside the official taxi rank.