The gap has not closed
Data from the EFKA social security agency and everyday experience confirm a gender pay gap in the labor market.
Large wildfire continues to rage in east Attica, more evacuations ordered
The large fire that erupted Friday afternoon in Keratea continues to rage, spreading across eastern and southern Attica. It has caused significant damage to homes and claimed one life.
EPPO awaits new report
Greek and European authorities are investigating alleged misuse of 2.5 million euros in subsidies from the Greek payment agency OPEKEPE involving Kalliopi Semertzidou, a former New Democracy parliamentary candidate and former coordinator for Community Resources and Women’s Entrepreneurship, as well as her family members.
Secretary Marco Rubio emphasizes US-Greece energy cooperation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the importance of US-Greece energy cooperation and the significance of Greece as a NATO ally during his phone call with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday, according to an announcement by a State Department spokesperson.
4-magnitude quake shakes Evia, felt in Athens
A magnitude 4 earthquake struck Evia on Friday evening, its impact felt in the Athens area.
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Summer tax inspections lead to fines, closures at tourist hotspots
Greece’s tax authority (AADE) has intensified inspections at popular tourist destinations, issuing fines and temporary closures to businesses violating tax rules.
Oresteia | Epidaurus | August 22-23
Aeschylus’ timeless trilogy “The Oresteia,” directed by renowned theater director Theodoros Terzopoulos, will be staged at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus on August 22 and 23.
Hotels fuller in June, but not in Athens
The average occupancy rate of Greek hotels in June was 78.5%, higher than in June 2024 (75.7%), a study by the Research Institute for Tourism on behalf of the Greek Tourism Confederation has found.
Greek women’s smoking rate is highest in the EU
Greek women had the highest smoking rate in the European Union in 2023, according to a Eurostat report released Wednesday. The data show that 32% of Greek women smoked, well above the EU average of 21%.