Phaleron captives buried in ancient mass grave nearly ready to go on view
The importance of the 80 ancient shackled skeletons discovered during digging for the SNFCC on Athens’ southern coast was instantly recognized – and globally.
Women’s startups struggle to secure financing
Women startup founders have a rough time securing financing for their projects, two reports show.
Farmers roll out their tractors across Greece to protest against rising production costs
Farmers started rolling out their tractors in different parts of the mainland on Thursday, to protest against rising production costs and inadequate infrastructure.
Athens and Shanghai become twin cities
The mayors of Athens and Shanghai have signed a twinning agreement between the two cities, a move they say will boost cooperation in tourism, culture and several other areas.
Rallies planned for 2023 Tempe rail tragedy after chilling audio emerges from passenger train
As demands continue to mount for answers into the causes of the February 28, 2023 railway disaster in Tempe, central Greece, that cost the lives of 57 people, the association of victims’ families is planning protest rallies on Sunday.
Turks favor Trump over Biden, poll finds
Turks are skeptical about the new Trump presidency, but they view him more favorably than Joe Biden, according to a survey by Turkish research center Stratcom published on Tuesday.
Study warns of ‘hidden debt’ of 409% of GDP from pensions
A new study by the Athens-based Center for Liberal Studies (KEFiM) points to a “hidden debt” equivalent to 409% of Greece’s gross domestic product, stemming from pension obligations not accounted for in the Maastricht debt criteria.
Larissa court throws book at defendant over rape of boy, aged 5
A court in Larissa, central Greece, sentenced a 45-year-old man to more than 19 years in prison over the rape of a 5-year-old boy in the summer of 2023.
Berenice | Athens | March 26-30
Italian director Romeo Castellucci delivers a bold reimagining of Racine’s “Berenice” at Onassis Stegi (107 Syngrou), with French actress Isabelle Huppert portraying the wounded heroine stripped of her royalty as 14 men dictate her fate.
Harnessing AI to rethink data center energy demands
A new AI-powered initiative from the Athena Research Center aims to reduce the energy footprint of data centers.