ATHEX: Middle East worries see stocks decline
Greek stocks are proving more volatile than expected, as the prospect of a new flare-up in the Middle East has sent markets tumbling.
Benaki marks Exodus of Messolonghi anniversary
The city in the drawing is crouched low, almost like an extension of the lagoon. The unknown artist’s gaze sweeps over ruins that still bear witness to the ferocity of the siege.
Transport gaps burden autism school parents
Families of children with autism attending the Special School in Piraeus face mounting transportation and financial strain amid gaps in state support.
Greece and its relationship to the diaspora
Those of us who know and are involved with the Greek diaspora have time and again stressed its incredible importance – this is not some theoretical claim, nor is it an exaggeration.
Families’ legal actions put first Tempe exhumations on hold
The first two exhumations of victims of the 2023 Tempe railway disaster that were scheduled to take place on Saturday are likely to be delayed following the submission of appeals from the families of the victims.
Brain drain exacting heavy economic toll
Greece’s demographic crisis, one of the most severe in the European Union, worsened during the financial crisis as 427,000 young people of family-forming age left the country.
Priest in abuse case says he cannot pay €60,000 fine to avoid jail
The founder of a child charity sentenced to 9.5 years in jail for his role in a case involving the abuse of minors under his care has said he is unable to pay the €60,000 fine to avoid prison.
Cold front to bring storms, hail and dust across Greece
Weather is expected to worsen on Friday, with the National Meteorological Service (EMY) issuing an urgent bulletin and forecasting a structured cold front bringing rain, thunderstorms and strong winds as it moves from east to west.
Two police officers on Rhodes investigated for moneylending and drug dealing
The police’s internal affairs unit are investigating the suspected involvement of two officers in moneylending and drug dealing on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes.
Rescue operation underway on Mt Parnassos for disoriented climbers
A major search and rescue operation has been launched on Mount Parnassos, in Central Greece, for a group of climbers who reportedly became disoriented in dense fog.