Airlines offer 4.6% more capacity to Greece this season
Despite the decline in consumer confidence in key markets for Greek tourism, Europeans’ willingness to travel to Greece remains strong.
Woman arrested in Crete after €10,000 in home thefts
A 29-year-old woman was arrested Saturday in the southern city of Ierapetra, Crete, in connection with two home thefts, police said.
Terry Vakirtzoglou | Athens | April 9
Greek jazz vocalist and composer Terry Vakirtzoglou presents her new project “Permanthea” in concert at the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) on April 9.
Two arrested in attempted burglary at TV presenter’s home
Police responded to an attempted burglary early Sunday morning at the home of a well-known TV presenter in the northern Athenian neighborhood of Vrilissia.
Trump’s baseline tariff plays to Turkey’s advantage, vice president says
The relatively low 10% baseline tariff that the United States has applied to Turkey could favor Turkish exporters, Turkey’s vice president told broadcaster CNN Turk on Saturday.
Igor Levit | Athens | April 9
Renowned German pianist Igor Levit performs at the Athens Concert Hall (115 Vassilis Sofias), showcasing German classical and romantic repertoire, including Liszt’s piano transcription of Beethoven’s “Eroica” symphony.
PM comments on defense and trade amid global economic tensions
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his government’s commitment to safeguarding the country’s economy amidst global economic instability, following US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on European products.
Athens traffic disrupted by Tour of Hellas cycling event
Traffic restrictions are in place across Attica on Sunday due to the final day of the Tour of Hellas cycling race, sponsored by Public Power Corporation (PPC).
Milos: A race to protect the syrmata
Syrmata, unique island buildings, are gaining protected status on Milos, with 52 of them already subject to use and modification restrictions.
ECB’s Schnabel says ‘dramatic surge’ in uncertainty may get worse
The euro zone economy’s long standing structural headwinds have been exacerbated by a surge in uncertainty which may get even worse in the wake of US trade tariffs, European Central Bank policy maker Isabel Schnabel said on Saturday.