The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide – but Saint Nicholas’ origin story is not.
Νational Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis on Tuesday announced the start of the process to establish a National Investment Fund within the context of the Growthfund, in which the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations SA (HCAP) has collected significant government assets under a single institutional structure for their more efficient operation and exploitation.
In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini on the eve of his much-anticipated visit to Athens on Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan referred to all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations, stressing that he is looking forward to “a new page” on the basis of the “win-win principle.”
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will address the Greek parliament plenary on Wednesday, during the debate on the Finance Ministry’s new bill on Measures to restrict tax evasion, introducing new regulations for freelancers and the self-employed.
The police are taking stringent measures for the 15th anniversary of the murder of teenager Alexandros Grigoropoulos on Wednesday.
The quality of education in Greece is steadily declining.
Greek referees and match officials on Tuesday announced they would not officiate any Super League matches starting from the weekend in protest at what they say are dangerous working conditions.
Investor and co-founder of Google Maps Lars Rasmussen has decided to invest in the Greek biotechnology company ResQ Biotech, it was reported on Tuesday.
At 1 p.m. on a Friday shortly before Christmas last year, Kent Walker, Google’s top lawyer, summoned four of his employees and ruined their weekend.
The latest data released by Cyprus’ District Labor Offices indicate a notable decline in registered unemployment rates for November, both on a monthly and on a yearly basis.