Major tax revenue overshoot
Tax payments in a lump sum by taxpayers and increased value-added tax revenues are filling state coffers, creating the necessary fiscal space to support households against the impact of the energy crisis.
AHI commemorates the 48th anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) released a statement commemorating the 48th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus on Wednesday, calling on the United States Congress to pressure the Turkish government in ending the occupation of the island and remove its troops and settlers.
Agamemnon | Epidaurus
Pioneering German stage director Ulrich Rasche continues his fascinating exploration of ancient Greek theater, with a much-anticipated production of Aeschylus’ “Agamemnon.”
Ambulance services take 34 people to hospital during Penteli fire
Α total of 34 people in the firestricken areas of Penteli were taken to hospitals in ambulances and other emergency services vehicles while the fire blazed on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Another 17 were given first aid without being taken to hospital.
Elefsis Shipyards close to streamlining deal validation
The submission for validation by the courts of an agreement for the streamlining of Elefsis Shipyards is expected within the next few days.
Emergency sirens wake up divided Cyprus
People in Cyprus woke up to the sound of emergency sirens wailing across the island on Wednesday early morning, marking the anniversary of the Turkish Attila operation launched on 20 July 1974, a series of events remembered very differently by the divided nation’s two communities.
Fire outside Athens brought under control
A major wildfire that encroached the hillside suburbs outside the Greek capital since Tuesday has been largely brought under control, authorities say.
Actors take to the streets to protest crime in the capital
Greek National Theater workers and local residents held gathered at the Omonia Square police station in central Athens on Tuesday to express their alarm at rising in crime in the area.
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes Crete
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Greek island of Crete on Wednesday. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Fires threaten Athens’ hillside suburbs for second day
Nearly 500 firefighters struggled to contain a large wildfire that threatened hillside suburbs outside Athens for a second day Wednesday, after hundreds of residents were evacuated overnight.