Breaking the cycle of tolerance
Lax law enforcement has fostered a driving culture in which violations are seen as normal and excusable.
The last fustanella: Theofilos’ kilt goes under the hammer
Visitors at Zappeion admire Theophilos’ painting “Georgios Karaiskakis Pursuing Reshid Pasha,” displayed alongside the artist’s historic traditional costume, which is being auctioned by Vergos Auctions – a red traditional Greek kilt, embroidered with (Th[eophilos] Zografos) on its garters.
Prescription gang busted
Police have dismantled a criminal organization that defrauded the country’s national health insurance fund through fake prescription schemes, authorities announced on Wednesday.
New Left members unfurl Palestinian flag at the Acropolis
Fifteen individuals affiliated with the New Left party were detained by police on Wednesday after unfurling a Palestinian flag at the Acropolis.
80,000 vacancies this season
Tourism and food service suffer from major staff shortages that labor imports can’t cure.
Economy suffers from productive investment deficit
The country’s capital stock remains 75.5 billion euros lower than its pre-debt crisis levels.
Cycladic Blues | Athens | June 5 – November 2
Cycladic Blues marks the renowned artist Marlene Dumas’ first solo museum exhibition in Greece.
Court approves extradition of Polish teenager accused of murder
A Thessaloniki appeals court has ruled in favor of extraditing a 17-year-old Polish national to Poland for the brutal murder of a 16-year-old girl with whom he allegedly had a relationship.
Woman accused in Final Four scam released on €10,000 bail
The 38-year-old journalist and travel agent accused of scamming dozens of individuals by promising trips and tickets to the EuroLeague Final Four has been released on €10,000 bail following her testimony on Wednesday.
Greek hoteliers join European-wide legal action against Booking.com
Booking.com could face Dutch damages claims running into millions of euros after 26 hotel associations across Europe – including one representing Greek hoteliers – said they would back their members in such litigation following an EU court judgment last year over its price curbs on hotels.