A new pillar in education
The existence of a strong alternative pillar with a professional orientation in high school and post-high school education is a big challenge for the modernization of the Greek system.
Digital nomads like Athens
Athens ranks among the world’s 20 cities that are most accessible and most attractive to remote workers, according to research by the global human resources platform WorkMotion.
Climate crisis deals blow to exports
The climate crisis will cost Greek goods exports one percentage point of their growth rate in the year 2023, a significant amount for a country that has been struggling for years to reduce its trade deficit, according to a National Bank of Greece study.
Delta Foods returning to the ice cream market
Delta Foods is returning to the standardized ice cream category where it had a leading position from 1967 to 2006.
Iraklio station to close ahead of planned neo-Nazi commemoration
Iraklio station on the Athens metro will close early Wednesday afternoon, following an order from the police who fear that it could become the scene of violence as neo-Nazis plan to gather nearby for a commemoration.
Government bid to boost lagging vocational education
Although businesses in Greece report a shortage of staff in cutting-edge specialties, OECD data show that 33.3% of vocational education graduates aged 25-29 are unemployed and not participating in an educational program that could enhance their professional skills.
Israel committing ‘crimes against humanity’ with Western backing, Erdogan says
“The Israeli administration, backed with unconditional support by Europe and America, has been committing crimes against humanity in front of the entire world for exactly 25 days,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.
Two people injured as shelving collapses in prosecutor’s office
Two people suffered minor injuries when metal shelves loaded with case files collapsed in the registry of the Athens First Instance Prosecutor’s Office, the association representing court clerks in the capital has said.
Thessaloniki: man arrested for shooting another man in genitals
Police in Thessaloniki arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of shooting a 29-year-old man, whom he suspected of having an affair with his partner, in the testicles. The man was arrested in the western district of Dendropotamos after they received an emergency call about a man being shot.
Cyprus talks to EU, neighbours on humanitarian corridor for Gaza
Cyprus on Tuesday said it was in talks with parties in the Middle East and the European Union over its suggestion to establish a humanitarian aid corridor from the island to Gaza. Nicosia is pursuing the option as fighting rages for a fourth week between Israel and Hamas, deepening a humanitarian crisis in the enclave.