Antibodies against the virus
Two years of extremely painful and damaging restrictions that were imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus ought to have left some kind of imprint on the collective conscience.
Young workers are able to swap EFKA for TEKA
Employees under 35 years old, as well as those who to date have not been insured in an auxiliary pension fund will have the option as of this year to switch from the Single Social Security Fund (EFKA) to the Supplementary Social Security Fund (TEKA).
Dozens arrested in new squat crackdown
A police operation was carried out in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Wednesday morning to prevent an attempt by members of an anti-establishment group to retake a building in the city center. Police said 29 people were arrested.
British Museum says in ‘constructive’ discussions over Parthenon marbles
The British Museum said on Wednesday it was holding “constructive discussions” with Greece over the Parthenon Sculptures amid renewed speculation that the 2,500-year-old marbles could soon be returned to Athens.
A nose for opera
Luigi Cherubini’s “Medea” provided the inspiration for the Greek National Opera’s new bespoke candle, as the company prepares to stage the late 18th-century opera at the Stavros Niarchos Hall this spring.
Health minister states that there are enough pharmaceutical supplies to cover demand
Generic medication with the same therapeutic value is fully available for children, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said on Wednesday, seeking to reassure parents about shortages, particularly of inhalers and syrups.
Crime rate down a quarter compared to pre-Covid era
The general crime rate in 2022 showed a significant decrease compared to the pre-coronavirus period (2015-2019), according to data released by the Hellenic Police (ELAS) on Tuesday.
Mother of dead infant remanded in custody
The 29-year-old mother of the infant found dead at the Aliakmonas dam in northern Greece was remanded in custody on Wednesday after her hearing with a prosecutor. The woman has been charged with homicide with intent.
Staikouras, FinMin of the Year for Europe
Christos Staikouras was named Finance Minister of the Year 2023 for Europe by The Banker magazine of the Financial Times group, whose awards celebrate the officials that have best managed to stimulate growth and stabilize their economy.
Investment plans worth 10.53 bln euros on track for RRF funding in Greece
There were 291 investment projects with a total budget of 10.53 billion euros submitted for financing from the loan arm of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan ‘Greece 2.0’ within 2022. Of this amount, 4.5 billion euros correspond to loans from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RFF), 3.51 billion euros was capital from banks and…