No US ambassador in Athens
Five months after Donald Trump took office, the United States still has no ambassador in Athens. This is a problematic situation, both for bilateral relations and for regional security.
Tourism boom runs on burnout
Once again this year, around 80,000 tourism jobs remain unfilled – two thirds in the hotel sector and one third in food service.
The homeless in the city
The issue of homelessness is not about improving Athens’ tourist image. The situation in some very central parts of the Greek capital is evidence of the state’s inability to take care of people who are in obvious need of support and care.
EU leaders call for Gaza ceasefire, discussion on critical Israel report
Leaders from the European Union’s 27 member countries called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and said discussions would continue on a report on Israel’s compliance with the terms of an agreement with the bloc.
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Tax revenue overshoots target
Value-added tax and income tax largely fueled the overperformance of tax revenues in January-May.
ATHEX: Bourse posts new 15-year index high
The benchmark of the Greek stock market grew for a fifth session in a row on Thursday.
Universities launch joint English-language medical program
A Greek and a Cypriot university have signed an agreement to establish a joint English-language undergraduate medical program aimed exclusively at international students.
First look at Lanthimos’ ‘Bugonia’ ahead of October release
The teaser trailer for Bugonia, the latest film by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, was released this week, offering a first look at the dark comedy starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbes, Stavros Halkias and Alicia Silverstone.
Buena Vista All Stars | Athens | July 14
The Buena Vista All Stars, continuing the legacy of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club, return to Greece for a performance at the Melina Mercouri Open-Air Theater (Theatro Vrachon) on July 24.