Tsitsipas begins US Open bid
Greek fourth seed and Monte Carlo winner Stefanos Tsitsipas will face Daniel Elahi Galan of Colombia in his first match on the trademark blue courts of the US Open on Tuesday.
UAE funds looking to invest in Greece
Greece and the UAE are considering dozens of investment projects. The relationship has gone a long way since they signed, less than a year ago, a declaration on a joint partnership and a cooperation agreement on foreign policy and defense issues.
Pilgrimage to Greek island shrine binds the nation
In modern Greece, the festival dedicated to the Dormition of the Panagia, or the passing of the Virgin Mary from earthly life, is celebrated on August 15, marking the end of the 15-day fast in her honor. The feast was first celebrated in the 7th century.
No going back
I’ve spent the last 12-13 years completely torn about where I think the country is headed.
Goran Bregovic | Athens
Always certain of a warm reception in Greece, Serbian singer-songwriter Goran Bregovic returns for a show at the CT Garden Festival (info at ct.gr; tickets at viva.gr) on September 7.
Greece a lab for innovative energy solutions
There is an increasingly deep, bipartisan recognition in the US Congress of Greece’s importance as an economic, diplomatic and geostrategic partner of the United States, Greek-American Congressman John Sarbanes notes in an interview with Kathimerini.
Ioannina man arrested over animal abuse charges
A 63-year-old man in Ioannina, north-eastern Greece, was arrested on Sunday over animal abuse charges after he allegedly dragged a donkey that was tied to the bed of his pickup truck. The man was arrested at home by police officers from the closest precinct.
Energy minister announces support for natural gas households
“We will support natural gas consumers this winter against the explosive increase in prices,” Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas said on SKAI television on Sunday morning, in response to questions about the 700,000 households using natural gas in Greece.
Teenager dies while swimming in Halkidiki
A 16-year-old boy died after he was pulled from the water in an unconscious state in Halkidiki, northern Greece, on Sunday, according to state broadcaster ERT. The teenager was given first aid on the scene to no avail.
Ed Min states that mild measures will be in place for children returning to classrooms
Education Minister Niki Kerameus stated that the return of children to the classrooms will be accompanied by the mildest possible pandemic measures on Sunday morning, ahead of the convening of the scientific committee advising the government on the pandemic next week.