Education Ministry earmarks 8.5 mln euros for school lockers
The Ministry of Education has approved funding of 8.5 million euros for the supply and installation of 4,000 individual lockers in primary schools throughout the country.
Tsipras’ ‘Ithaca’: The ministers, the referendum and the left
Political memoirs generate passions and Alexis Tsipras knew this well when he wrote “Ithaki” (“Ithaca”). With Monday’s book release, the former prime minister distanced himself from several of his former ministers and SYRIZA cadres.
New wet weather front to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms across Greece
A new round of severe weather is expected to sweep across Greece beginning Tuesday, bringing prolonged heavy showers and thunderstorms, according to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service.
The rise of the ‘just in case’ MRI
Last year, Thomas Hogan, a Texas software CEO, began to experience gastrointestinal issues. During an MRI scan clinicians discovered what they said was a benign cyst in his spleen; nothing to worry about. Still his discomfort continued.
Eurobank to get Cyprus bourse listing
Next month, Eurobank’s shares are set to start trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE).
Greeks more eager to shop this holiday season
Greek consumers’ intention to shop during the 2025 holiday season has increased compared to last year, while price remains the dominant criterion during this period, according to the first analysis of the findings of a survey conducted by EY Greece in collaboration with MRB and Choose Communications, titled “EY Future Consumer Index Greece 2025.” The…
Metlen to deliver solar project in New Zealand
Metlen announced on Monday that, through its Renewables & Energy Transition Platform Sector, it has been awarded by Genesis Energy, one of New Zealand’s largest integrated electricity and gas retailers, to deliver a 136 MWp solar project, providing full engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) as well as operations and maintenance (O&M) services.
When pictures become the story
A new trend in the Greek children’s book market is coming from abroad: so-called “silent books.”
A different ‘corridor’
Recent developments in the Middle East and the dispute over Saint Catherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai have brought back to the attention of Greek foreign policy the communities of Orthodox Christianity, which still remain alive in one of the most difficult regions of the planet.
Caught up in the US-China tug of war
The US interest in Greece as a strategic partner in delivering US-produced energy to Ukraine and as the location of several ports is combined with the Trump administration’s strong desire to dislodge China from the area, which means its ownership, through state-owned Cosco, of the country’s biggest port, Piraeus.