Teen arrested for knife attack against 16-year-old
Police on Tuesday arrested a teenager accused of attacking a 16-year-old boy with a knife outside a school in the district of Kaisariani, central Athens.
Pension backlog all but cleared
Just over 30,000 pension applications were pending at the end of August, as the backlog of outstanding demands by retirees reached a historic low, at least since the establishment of the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA).
EU official: Agreement on EU sanctions against Russia expected before summit
An agreement on the next sanctions package against Russia is expected before next week’s EU summit, or at least major parts of the package, an EU official told Reuters.
Greece enjoys audiovisual spring after offering incentives
The investment incentives (cash rebate) with a grant of 40% of eligible costs, up from 35% and 25% in the recent past, have created a momentum for domestic audiovisual production – i.e. the television and film industry – in recent years.
Mercier & Lefevre | Athens | October 5
Acclaimed Canadian pianist Alain Lefevre, who enjoys a loyal following here in Greece, has teamed up with fellow Canadian piano star Helene Mercier for an appearance at the Athens Concert Hall.
Erdogan: Turkey to re-inforce military presence in occupied northern Cyprus
Turkey will re-inforce its military presence in northern Cyprus after the United States lifted defence trade restrictions on Cyprus, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
Europe braces for mobile network blackouts, sources say
Once unthinkable, mobile phones could go dark around Europe this winter if power cuts or energy rationing knocks out parts of the mobile networks across the region.
Athens Democracy Forum turns 10
In October 2012, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras was the keynote speaker at the IHT Global Conversation, an event marking the International Herald Tribune’s 125th anniversary in Paris.
Three more WWII shells found in Thessaloniki construction site
Three more WWII shells were found at a construction site located on Leontos Sofou Street, in the center of Thessaloniki, bringing the total number to six so far.
Fresh extension for outdoor seats, tables
The possibility of using public spaces for the placement of table seating by catering establishments without paying a fee to the municipality concerned is set to be extended until January 15, 2023.