Retail trade turnover growth below inflation rate in 2024
Retail turnover grew 2.4% last year to reach 71.57 billion euros.
Cold front Coral to impact Greece through Monday
The cold front Coral will continue to affect Greece and the wider southeastern Europe and eastern Mediterranean regions until Monday, according to the updated weather bulletin from the National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued on Saturday.
Prime minister hails launch of pilot patrols
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of modernizing public transportation, calling it a “non-negotiable priority” for his government.
City of Athens backing youth climate action
The City of Athens is investing €96,000 in climate action initiatives led by young people aged 15-24 through the second round of the Youth Climate Action Fund, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Rebuilding a lost wonderland
For years, the Children’s Play Garden of Filothei in northern Athens, one of influential architect and painter Dimitris Pikionis’ (1887-1968) most poetic works, languished in neglect.
Police trace Kalogirou’s movements before death
Greek police (ELAS) are continuing their investigation into the death of 39-year-old Vassilis Kalogirou, whose badly decomposed body was discovered earlier this month in a remote riverside area in Tirnavos, central Greece. Authorities are gathering evidence to trace his movements before his death.
Woman found dead near cave in Voula
A woman was found dead on Saturday morning outside a remote cave near the cemetery in Voula, southeastern Athens.
Ancient artifact repatriated
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni attended the repatriation ceremony of an Attic black-figure lekythos (oil flask), held at the Greek Embassy in Washington.
Antipodes Festival, Melbourne’s celebration of Greek heritage, kicks off
One of Australia’s largest cultural festivals, the annual Antipodes Festival, kicks off this weekend in Melbourne, drawing thousands of visitors for a celebration of Greek heritage with live performances, traditional dancing, and authentic cuisine, The Greek Reporter said.
The anoraks who love to watch trains go by
The car won’t move. It’s been raining and the wheels are spinning in the mud. “Guys, we have to continue on foot,” announces the most experienced member of the group of Greek trainspotters.