‘Peace’ for the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has suffered enough these past few weeks. Instead of standing as a monument to unity and pride, it was briefly transformed into a mirror of our country’s shortcomings.
When petty politics becomes an art
Established in 1836, the Athens School of Fine Arts’ history goes hand-in-hand with the history of the modern Greek state.
Workplace harassment complaints soar
Workplace harassment complaints in Greece more than doubled to 318 in 2024 from 151 in 2022, according to the Labor Inspectorate’s annual report, released on Friday. Mobbing – verbal, psychological and moral harassment – accounted for 78% of cases.
Psychiatrists urge prevention as teen violence grows
Youth violence is rising sharply in Greece, alarming experts, who say prevention must replace punishment.
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Bank of Greece revises current account deficit up
Greece’s current account deficit in 2024 came to 7.2% of gross domestic product, after the Bank of Greece revised the data, compared to a previous estimate of 6.4%.
Flight simulators dazzle at Syntagma
The Hellenic Air Force is holding a three-day exhibition, which ends on Sunday, at the Syntagma Metro station’s multipurpose hall to mark its patron’s feast day.
Athens University launches tuition-based Cyprus campus
The University of Athens is opening a branch in Cyprus, beginning this academic year with its medical school in Nicosia.
Deadly family feud in Crete leaves 2 dead, dozens injured
A long-standing dispute between the Kargakis and Frangiadakis families over grazing lands on the southern island of Crete reportedly escalated into a deadly attack on the village of Vorizia, near the island’s capital, Iraklio, leaving two people dead and more than 10 others injured on Friday. Authorities fear the feud could continue.
‘Why are you in such a hurry?’
Three stories of benefactors trapped in byzantine bureaucracy show how difficult it can be to donate money in Greece.