Minoan palace centers in Crete added to UNESCO World Heritage list
UNESCO has added six Minoan palace centers in Crete to its World Heritage list, following a decision by the World Heritage Committee during its 47th session on Saturday.
PM highlights impact of digital work card on labor transparency
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday pointed to what he called “impressive” results from the rollout of the country’s digital labor card in May, particularly in the tourism sector.
Mahler Chamber Orchestra | Athens | July 15
The Mahler Chamber Orchestra returns to the Herod Atticus Theater after 15 years, joined by celebrated pianist Yuja Wang.
Greece backs EU’s proposed 2040 climate target
Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou has expressed Greece’s support, in principle, for the EU’s proposed 2040 climate target, while calling for realistic implementation measures, at an informal gathering of European Union environment ministers in Aalborg in Denmark.
Greek teen reaches Wimbledon U14 final
Rising Greek tennis player Rafael Pagonis has advanced to the final of the Wimbledon U14 boys’ tournament, marking a major milestone in his young career.
Greece sends firefighting aircraft to North Macedonia
Greece dispatched two Canadair CL-415 firefighting aircraft to North Macedonia on Saturday to assist in battling a large forest fire near the village of Nikolic, in the municipality of Dojran, close to the Greek border.
Rectors, government diverge sharply on policy direction
University rectors are resisting proposed government legislation targeting so-called “eternal students” and campus security measures, demanding more lenient criteria for expulsions.
Suspect arrested in northern Greece for serial car thefts
A man was arrested Friday morning in the northern region of Halkidiki after police caught him driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier that day from an outdoor parking lot.
Daniil Trifonov | Athens | July 19
Renowned Russian virtuoso pianist Daniil Trifonov will perform works by Tchaikovsky, Chopin and Ginastera at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on July 19.
Hospitals suffer from systemic failures
A comprehensive evaluation of 50 Greek hospitals has revealed widespread systemic failures, including underreporting of adverse events, protocol violations, understaffing and poor resource allocation, according to a report by the Health Quality Assurance Agency (ODIPY).