Greece to teach weaving, pottery and embroidery in schools
Greece will introduce a new handicrafts course in primary schools aimed at reviving traditional Greek arts and promoting creative education, the Education Ministry said.
Tsipras faces three dilemmas as he plots political comeback
Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras faces three key dilemmas as he prepares a political comeback with plans to launch a new party, following the release of his long-awaited memoir “Ithaki” (Ithaca) on November 24.
Extensive revision of the RRF
The government submitted another major proposal for a revision of the Recovery and Resilience Fund, of around 1.5 billion euros.
The Erdogan ‘puzzle’
Athens didn’t comment on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statement that “we respect the sovereign rights of all friendly countries, especially our neighbors,” hours after the European Commission published its latest annual progress report on Turkey’s EU accession, where it criticized Ankara’s stance toward Greece and Cyprus.
Illegal street race blocks highway near Halkida
Traffic was briefly blocked on Sunday afternoon on the roadway connecting Halkida, on the island of Evia, to Schimatari in Viotia (part of the old national highway) after a group of about 200 people gathered with their cars to stage illegal street races, local media reported.
Thessaloniki metro to suspend operations for one month for extension tests
The Thessaloniki metro in northern Greece will suspend operations for one month to conduct essential tests ahead of the line’s extension toward Kalamaria.
Freelancers declare just €305 per month
One in two say they earn so little and are taxed based on the system of presumed income.
Daniel Day-Lewis film ‘Anemone’ set for release this week
Actor Daniel Day-Lewis plays a man living a hermit existence in a remote forest hut in the new movie “Anemone,” scheduled for release in Greek cinemas on November 13.
More support for students
Applications for primary and secondary school students to receive additional support in school by specialized teachers have increased more than fivefold over the past nine years, official data show.
US actively involved in the East Med
As the 6th Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) meeting made it abundantly clear, promoting energy and wider economic cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean is a priority for the Trump administration.