Primary deficit set to increase
The budget target for a primary deficit of 1.4% of gross domestic product in 2022 is being put to a serious test as a result of the extraordinary measures against inflation announced by the government last week.
EU split on Russia oil sanctions
The European Union’s foreign ministers disagreed on Monday on whether and how to slap sanctions on Russia’s lucrative energy sector over its invasion of Ukraine, with Germany saying the bloc was too dependent on Russian oil to decide an embargo.
Three missing factory workers confirmed dead after explosion factory accident
The three missing workers following the detonation at the the explosives factory near Grevena in northern Greece on Monday morning were confirmed dead by the company that owns the factory later the same day.
In the tumultuous mind of Yannoulis Chalepas
“Did you find the tunnel leading into the artist’s mind?” I ask Alexandra Goulaki-Voutyra before we set off on our exclusive tour of the fascinating retrospective exhibition on sculptor Yannoulis Chalepas (1851-1938).
Norwegian photographer held on spy charge released
A Norwegian photographer arrested on espionage-related charges on the island of Lesvos has been released from custody after appearing Monday at a public prosecutor’s office.
Three Turkish citizens arrested for migrant trafficking
Three Turkish citizens were arrested on the island of Leros on suspicion of trafficking 98 migrants on March 13.
Turkish, Emirati foreign ministers discuss Ukraine
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in a tweet on Monday that he discussed regional developments in Ukraine with the Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
New Covid-19 cases increase to 23,529
Greek health authorities announced 23,529 new cases of Covid-19 and 58 virus-related deaths on Monday during their daily briefing. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there are currently 327 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.
Large detonation at explosives factory in northern Greece
A large detonation took place at approximately 8.15 a.m. on Monday at an explosives factory near Grevena, northern Greece, that left two injured and three missing. According to information from the Hellenic Fire Service that has been operating on the scene, the site has been completely destroyed.
Giant spider arrives at the SNFCC
What is a mother? That’s the question brought to the minds of everyone who views French artist Louise Bourgeois’s monumental spider sculpture Maman.