Data usage through smartphones rose a whopping 49% in Greece in 2023, the largest such increase among 39 European and Middle Eastern countries, according to a report by Swedish consultancy and research firm Tefficient.
Greek stocks ended the week with a mild decline, going against the trend, as European markets and then Wall Street responded to the chairman of the Federal Reserve’s remarks that there will be an interest rate cut in September.
As mentioned in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report 2024, “In 2023, only 65 percent of countries had fully funded and implemented national statistical plans.”
A 22-year-old man died on the island of Andros on Friday when the quad bike (ATV) he was riding, driven by his father, fell into a ravine.
The Hellenic Police (ELAS) said it has arrested nine people since Friday morning during targeted operations on the island of Mykonos as part of a crackdown on crime, the inspection of businesses and the effort to improve the level of road safety.
The father of the 19-year-old who died at a fun park in Halkidiki visited the scene of the tragedy on Friday, accompanied by a technical consultant appointed by the family.
The plan to set certain limits on cruise ship and passenger numbers is an indication that the government has started to acknowledge the distortions that stem from out-of-control tourism.
The Environment Ministry has granted listed status to five lovely examples of eclectic residential architecture from the 1920s on a small street in the apartment block-packed central Athens district of Kypseli.
American comedian, writer, actor and producer Anthony Jeselnik, widely known for his podcast, “The Jeselnik & Rosenthal Vanity Project” (or “JRVP”), Netflix specials and Comedy Central roasts, is coming to Athens for the first time on October 1 for a stand-up show at Floyd (117 Pireos). Tickets start from 45 euros at more.com.
The sixth Messolonghi by Locals Festival will take place in the “Sacred Town” between August 30 and September 1. The festival features art exhibitions, dance and cooking lessons, as well as archaeological tours, traditional Greek music nights, and boat trips on the historic town’s stunning lagoons. For more information, visit messolonghibylocals.com.