Classical Horn | Athens | March 11
One of the world’s leading horn players – and principal horn of the celebrated Berlin Philharmonic – Stefan Dohr, will be demonstrating the instrument’s magic.
Authorities introduce further traffic measures ahead of snowstorm
Greek authorities are introducing a number of measures to regulate traffic ahead of snowstorm Filipos on Wednesday. Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Christos Stylianides is also holding a meeting to coordinate the government’s response to the extreme weather. Measures being considered include the banning of all Large Good Vehicles from entering the Attiki Odos…
Domestic worker accused of child pornography
A 28-year-old domestic worker in the affluent suburb of Kifissia was arrested on Wednesday on charges of child pornography after it was discovered that she was illicitly taking nude photographs of the children she worked with and distributed them online.
EU agrees sanctions on 14 oligarchs, blocks transactions with Belarus cbank
The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on 14 more Russian oligarchs, freeze relations with Belarus’ central bank and curb three top lenders in that country, the EU Commission said on Wednesday.
Number of Ukrainian refugees reaching Greece rises to 5,878
A total of 5,878 Ukrainian refugees, of whom 1,853 are minors, have arrived in Greece since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to data from the Hellenic Police (ELAS) released Wednesday.
PM: Gov’t to extend aid over climbing energy bills
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday that the government plans to continue its support for businesses and households buckling under soaring energy prices.
EU working on new sanctions on about 100 Russians, Borrell says
European Union governments are preparing a new round of travel bans and asset freezes on some 100 Russians over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and a decision could come later on Wednesday, the EU’s top diplomat said.
More food price hikes to come
Supermarkets and their suppliers consider a new round of price hikes on basic food products to be inevitable, this time as a result of the new conditions created by the war in Ukraine.
Competition Commission raids construction companies in Attica
Teams of Greece’s competition authority have been conducting unannounced inspections in the offices of several construction companies in Attica on Wednesday, as part of an investigation into joint ownerships in the construction sector.
Temperatures drop, schools close as snowstorm Filippos hits Greece
Snowy conditions and unseasonably low temperatures prevailed in much of Greece on Wednesday, as the arrival of storm Filippos brought snow even at low altitudes as well as rainstorms further south.