Economist podcast casts spotlight on Athens
Athens is home to the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the well spring of democracy and philosophy and more recently has become famed for its graffiti, riots and the longest recession in modern history.
Women’s Prayers | Athens | March 12
Fenia Papadodima returns to the Half Note (17 Trivonianou) with “Women’s Prayers,” a tribute to the voices of women who changed the world.
A matter of necessity or constitutional excess?
The prime minister recently indicated that civil service evaluations would be enshrined in the Constitution. The truth is that the status of administrative officials has long been a constitutional concern – and justly too.
Local government employees announce nationwide strike
The union of municipal and regional government employees (POE-OTA) has announced a 24-hour nationwide strike on Friday, March 21, demanding the permanent employment of municipal social service workers currently hired through EU-funded programs.
Panathenea will highlight Greek startup ecosystem
The Panathenea Festival, to be staged in Athens from May 7-9, is not a revival of the ancient festival of Panathenaea, although it takes its inspiration from that one.
Official documents reveal profiles of suspects detained ahead of clashes
Police made multiple arrests during the February 28 clashes in Syntagma Square marking the two-year anniversary of the Tempe train disaster. Official judicial documents provide insight into the profiles of those detained.
Fundamentalist MP charged with misdemeanor for vandalizing artwork
Nikos Papadopoulos, a religious-fundamentalist lawmaker from the nationalist Niki party, has been released from custody after being held under guard at the National Gallery for vandalizing four artworks by Christophoros Katsadiotis.
Hellenic Armed Forces to introduce voluntary enlistment for women
Minister of Defense Nikos Dendias, during an event for International Women’s Day organized by the Hellenic National Defense General Staff, announced that the Hellenic Armed Forces will begin the voluntary enlistment of women.
Gov’t reaffirms commitment to subsea power link to Cyprus
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a subsea electric cable planned to link continental Europe to the East Mediterranean, following reports that the project was halted over financial and geopolitical concerns.
Young martial arts student dies after training injury
A young martial arts student from Hania, Crete, has died after suffering a serious head injury during training.