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Possible deal on Parthenon Sculptures
Talks between Greek officials and the management of London’s British Museum for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures appropriated more than two centuries ago are at an advanced stage, but the devil may prove to be in the details.
ATHEX: Profit-taking cycle draws to a close
A mixed session at the Greek bourse on Monday ultimately added to the decline of the benchmark for a third day in a row.
Minister threatens basketball finals suspension over owners’ meeting refusal
Alternate Minister of Sports Yiannis Vroutsis threatened in a statement to public broadcaster ERT to suspend the Greek basketball league finals if both owners of Olympiacos and Panathinaikos do not attend a joint meeting aimed at resolving tensions.
More Greeks returning home as migration balance turns positive, says Deputy PM
Greece is seeing a reversal in migration trends, with more Greeks returning to the country than leaving, Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis has told an Athens conference.
Ibrahim Maalouf | Athens | June 10
Renowned trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf will perform at the Lycabettus Theater on June 10. Fresh off the release of his latest album, Maalouf will bring his signature fusion of jazz and classical music to the stage.
Web addiction in kids rising
Calls to the Safer Internet for Kids helpline (tel. 210.600.7686, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) have increased 63% since 2023, with 89% of callers being adults, mostly parents struggling to help their children deal with the perils of excessive online engagement.
Stournaras claims political motives behind Novartis scandal allegations
During his testimony at the trial of the two former protected witnesses in the Novartis case, Governor of the Bank of Greece Yannis Stournaras stated that he was implicated in the scandal for political reasons.
Manufacturing expands as domestic demand drives growth, PMI shows
Greece’s manufacturing sector continued its expansion in May, driven by a solid rise in new orders and accelerated output growth, despite challenges from weak export demand, a survey from S&P Global has shown.
Seafarers call 48-hour strike on Adriatic routes over understaffing
Seafarers working on ferries operating on routes from Patras and Igoumenitsa to will stage a 48-hour strike on Tuesday and Wednesday (June 3-4), citing persistent understaffing that unions say pose serious safety risks and undermines working conditions