Athens taxi drivers set for 48-hour strike Wednesday, Thursday
Taxi drivers in Athens have planned a 48-hour strike for Wednesday and Thursday, citing a series of unresolved demands, the Attica Taxi Drivers Union (SATA) has announced.
Man previously acquitted for journalist’s murder found dead in Arachova hotel
A man who had previously been accused – and later acquitted – of involvement in the 2021 murder of investigative journalist Giorgos Karaivaz was found dead on Saturday night in a hotel in the wider Arachova area, central Greece.
Eighteen detained, one arrested after clashes following concert in Thessaloniki
Police in Thessaloniki detained eighteen people and made one arrest following clashes that broke out shortly after midnight, after a concert by Greek rapper Lex.
Another 5,000 houses for sale
The real estate settlement process is progressing at an intensive pace on the part of banks and the companies that manage real estate on behalf of funds.
‘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%.