The political vacuum — FOR MONDAY
The vacuum in Greek politics is unprecedented, almost frightening. The opposition parties are engaged in an irresponsible contest and none appears in any position to govern, not even as part of a coalition.
Cartoon (20/06/25)
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Mild earthquakes recorded near Amorgos and Crete
Two moderate undersea earthquakes were recorded on Friday off the islands of Crete and Amorgos, with no reports of injuries or damage, according to initial assessments.
BoG criticizes gov’t housing policy
The Bank of Greece is criticizing the government regarding some of the initiatives it has undertaken to address the housing crisis.
Air conditioning use surges, fails to offset soaring indoor heat
Energy consumption linked to air conditioning in Greece surged by 265% between 2000 and 2022, with annual demand for air conditioning systems reaching 400,000 units in 2023. Yet, despite widespread use, indoor temperatures continue to rise, increasingly surpassing safe levels for human health.
President or tribal chieftain?
The world order is unraveling at dizzying speed. International organizations, principles and behaviors in politics and diplomacy which took generations to develop, and which benefited the nations of the West as well as a great part of humanity, are being undermined.
ATHEX: Bourse posts rebound after long decline
Athinon Avenue put an end to its six-session slide on Friday, securing significant gains for most of its stocks.
‘Six Women in Greek Tragedy’ returns for Athens summer shows with exhibition
The cultural organization Sound & Picture, in collaboration with director Panos Angelopoulos, presents the summer 2025 season of the acclaimed open-air theatrical performance “Six Women in Greek Tragedy”, hosted in the garden of the Athens University History Museum (5 Tholou, Plaka), under the shadow of the Acropolis.
Shipping minister warns of global economic impact if Strait of Hormuz closes
Shipping and Island Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias has emphasized the serious global economic implications should Iran opt to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint.
‘Epidaurus forces you to respect it’
The entrance to the offices of the Athens-Epidaurus Festival is located on Alkminis Street, in the Kerameikos neighborhood of central Athens, a couple of steps from Piraeus Street, the most representative of modern Greek cultural events.