Mathame | Athens | July 18
Popular Italian electronic duo Mathame – made up of brothers Matteo and Amedeo Giovanelli – will perform at Bolivar Beach Bar in Athens.
New cruise passenger fee takes effect July 21
A new cruise passenger fee will come into effect on July 21, following a Joint Ministerial Decision signed by the Ministers of Finance, Shipping, and Tourism. The fee applies to passengers disembarking from cruise ships at Greek ports and varies by season to encourage off-peak travel.
Euronext submits offer for full takeover of Athens Stock Exchange
Euronext, Europe’s largest stock exchange group, has submitted a takeover offer to Athex Group for the acquisition of the Athens Stock Exchange. The company confirmed that discussions are underway for the potential purchase of up to 100% of the exchange.
KYSEA to approve key defense procurement programs
The Government Council on Foreign and Defense Affairs (KYSEA) will convene on Wednesday to address developments in the Middle East and approve four major defense procurement programs set to enter the implementation phase.
Alpha Omega VII | Athens | July 5
Greece’s leading electronic music DJ collectives return for the seventh edition of the Alpha Omega Party, set to take place at Technopolis (100 Pireos, Athens) on July 5.
High fire risk warning issued for large parts of Greece
Greek authorities have issued a high fire risk warning for Wednesday, placing several regions under a Category 4 alert, the second-highest on the national scale, due to hot, dry and windy conditions.
Teen girl dies after fall from bridge in northern Greece
A 14-year-old girl who sustained critical injuries after falling from a bridge in Pieria, northern Greece, on Sunday night has passed away while receiving medical treatment.
Fire breaks out at wood processing plant in northern Greece
A fire broke out Tuesday in the yard of a wood processing factory in the village of Neo Souli, in the northern Serres region.
Lefkada in 72 hours: What to do, see, and taste
From traditional dances and global rhythms to stunning beaches and hidden gems, this vibrant island offers a little bit of everything.
Tourists behaving badly
Are tourists becoming clumsier than they used to be or are they just much more unruly?