The almost universal recognition of the work of late prime minister Costas Simitis, who headed Greece’s 1996-2004 socialist government, in recent years has overshadowed the difficulties that marked his election as prime minister, 30 years ago (on January 18, 1996).
Preventive measures must always be taken in cases of extreme weather and emergency alerts must be sent when there is need.
Hermes Expo International recently celebrated its 35th anniversary with a luncheon held at the Athens Club.
In the medieval city of Rhodes, where successive layers of history press closely together, the Culture Ministry has turned its attention to a portion of the past that has remained largely unseen.
A donation from a number of private companies will fund the acquisition of a modern voice communication and recording system for the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCCA) that will be installed at the Athens and Thessaloniki airport control centers, which together manage Greece’s airspace.
For those who were lucky enough to live after World War II in a world that, despite periodic crises and wars (from Korea and Vietnam to Afghanistan and Iraq), generally followed some widely accepted rules, the uncertainty that has prevailed in recent months justifiably causes, not just concern, but terror.
Greek stocks enjoyed a day of considerable growth on Thursday.
Turkey plans to sign an agreement next month with US energy giant Chevron to jointly explore for oil and gas, its energy minister said on Wednesday.
Books about Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greece’s first governor, are seeing a surge in sales amidst renewed public interest following a recent biopic on the historical figure.