Inmate protest leads to fire at Volos prison
An inmate protest at a prison in the city of Volos, Thessaly, on Monday escalated into a serious incident when prisoners set fire to mattresses, filling the facility with thick smoke.
Trump’s meetings at the NATO Summit
Beyond the intricacies of the way Donald Trump was welcomed at the recent NATO Summit by the alliance’s secretary-general and many of the leaders, the meetings the US president chose to have sent out some clear messages.
ATHEX: Banks take index to new 15-year high
The start of the year’s second half saw Greek stocks recover over the course of the day on Tuesday.
What 16 years of Merkel left us with
Could someone else have done a better job? The rhetorical question is a good place for Kai Arzheimer to start taking stock of former German chancellor Angela Merkel’s legacy.
Mathame | Athens | July 18
Popular Italian electronic duo Mathame – made up of brothers Matteo and Amedeo Giovanelli – will perform at Bolivar Beach Bar in Athens.
New cruise passenger fee takes effect July 21
A new cruise passenger fee will come into effect on July 21, following a Joint Ministerial Decision signed by the Ministers of Finance, Shipping, and Tourism. The fee applies to passengers disembarking from cruise ships at Greek ports and varies by season to encourage off-peak travel.
Euronext submits offer for full takeover of Athens Stock Exchange
Euronext, Europe’s largest stock exchange group, has submitted a takeover offer to Athex Group for the acquisition of the Athens Stock Exchange. The company confirmed that discussions are underway for the potential purchase of up to 100% of the exchange.
KYSEA to approve key defense procurement programs
The Government Council on Foreign and Defense Affairs (KYSEA) will convene on Wednesday to address developments in the Middle East and approve four major defense procurement programs set to enter the implementation phase.
Alpha Omega VII | Athens | July 5
Greece’s leading electronic music DJ collectives return for the seventh edition of the Alpha Omega Party, set to take place at Technopolis (100 Pireos, Athens) on July 5.
High fire risk warning issued for large parts of Greece
Greek authorities have issued a high fire risk warning for Wednesday, placing several regions under a Category 4 alert, the second-highest on the national scale, due to hot, dry and windy conditions.