Warming temperatures threaten Greece’s prized olive oil
Months before the harvest began in November, Greek olive oil farmer Michalis Antonopoulos knew it would not be a good year.
Skating Rinks | Athens | To January
For a fun day out on the ice, the City of Athens and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center have created ice-skating rinks for the holiday season.
Validity of pre-paid cards for vaccinated youths extended for six months
The validity of a 150-euro pre-paid card given to young adults who get at least one dose of a vaccine against Covid-19 has been extended by six months, according to a joint ministerial decision published in the Government Gazette on Wednesday.
Unemployment rate grew slightly in October
Unemployment in Greece rose to 13.3% in October from 13% in September according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Revenge porn on the rise
The case of TV presenter Stathis Panagiotopoulos, who allegedly leaked sexually explicit videos and photos of his ex-partner, sparking public indignation and his own sacking as one of the hosts of the hugely popular “Radio Arvyla” show on Monday, reflects the growing trend of revenge porn.
Survey shows psychological effect of lockdowns
Anxiety, anger, depression, loneliness and pessimism are some of the most common sentiments that workers experienced due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdowns, according to a survey by Ernst & Young Greece this year.
Census changing the election map
Greece’s election map will change after the ongoing population census is completed. With the first phase of the census done, the first estimates have emerged of how the population has fluctuated according to constituency.
EU to set up scheme to encourage CO2 removal from atmosphere
European Union policymakers said on Wednesday they will create a system to certify carbon removals next year, a move that could pave the way to a regulated EU market to trade them and create a financial incentive to store CO2.
EU states reassert membership promise to six Balkan states
European Union governments reaffirmed on Tuesday their promise to allow six Balkan countries to one day join the bloc, nudging the EU towards finally opening talks with North Macedonia and Albania.
Book burning stunt decried
In the wake of a demo by anti-vaxxers and Covid-19 deniers on Monday night, which harked back to darker times, notable animator and children’s book illustrator Panagiotis Rappas expressed his sorrow at the burning of a copy of a children’s book that was distributed in schools outlining the dangers of the coronavirus and offering safety…