4.3 magnitude earthquake hits Zakynthos
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit the island of Zakynthos at 10.49 a.m. on Sunday morning. No damages have been recorded.
Greeks’ fighting ability praised in NYT article 82 years ago
On November 24, 1940, a New York Times correspondent on the Albanian front quoted military observers as saying that “Greek gains are due to ability and courage,” noting that the Italian Army’s more modern equipment has failed.
Police officer fined for kicking cat in Tripoli
A police officer has been fined 5,000 euros for violation of animal welfare legislation after kicking a cat in Tripoli in the central Peloponnese.
Municipal fees to be slashed, says Athens mayor
Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said on Saturday that the municipal authority aims to reduce municipal fees by 5 percent by the end of the year.
One dead after motorcycles collide on Crete
A motorcyclist was killed and another injured in a collision involving their two motorcycles on the southern island of Crete.
Nicosia: Sea border issue with Beirut can be easily settled
A Cypriot delegation in Lebanon on Friday for talks on maritime border delineation between the two countries said any disputes during that process could be easily resolved.
Moralis Tribute | Athens | To January 8, 2023
The Benaki Museum is showcasing the art studio and personal effects of Yannis Moralis (1916-2009) in a tribute to one of the country’s most influential modernists.
‘Household basket’ to premiere this week
Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis stated on Thursday that “every supermarket chain will compete with others to have the cheapest ‘household basket.’ So, every chain will choose the products and the prices. [This week] we will see the companies’ baskets,” he stated speaking on ANT1 TV.
Skrekas meets Saudi prince to discuss energy matters
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman held discussions on supporting and increasing the stability of the international oil market with European ministers, according to Saudi state news agency SPA.
Greek T-bills to be auctioned Wednesday
The Public Debt Management Agency announced last Thursday that this Wednesday it will auction 13-week treasury bills in book entry form to the amount of 625 million euros.