One luxury vehicle for every 376 people in Greece
Greece is the 20th least affordable country in the world to buy a luxury vehicle in, according to a new study.
Duds in local office
There’s a chasm separating the country’s capable mayors and regional governors from their incompetent peers, but just how big the discrepancy in quality is becomes all the more apparent after in every big crisis or natural disaster.
ATHEX: Appetite for banks buoys stock index
The battle between sellers and buyers during Thursday’s bourse session in Athens concluded with a marginal win for the buyers, as the majority of stocks heeded the trend set by banks and closed in the black again.
Disappointing turnover for retailers in November
The impact of inflationary pressure and the restrictions imposed on retail commerce last November is now reflected in the figures, as official turnover data may have shown an increase from November 2020 (when Greece entered its second lockdown), but it also posted a reduction from November 2019.
Athens City Hall spreads message of remembrance
A message marking Holocaust Remembrance Day lights up the front of City Hall in downtown Athens, on Thursday, as part of a global campaign by the World Jewish Congress
Motorway operator claims traffic police ban came too late
Motorway operator Attiki Odos insisted on Thursday that it had called on the police to impose a preventative ban on trucks and heavy vehicles well in advance of Monday’s snowstorm that left thousands of motorists stranded on its motorway.
EasyJet sees rebound in summer demand
Britain’s easyJet said the easing of travel restrictions had spurred demand for summer beach destinations such as Greece, Turkey and Spain, giving the airline cause for optimism after the shadow of Omicron lifts.
Schools in Attica to remain closed Friday
Schools in Attica will remain closed on Friday, following the unanimous decision of the region’s governor and 66 mayors.
Remote work for public sector employees on Friday
Public sector employees who are unable to reach their place of work due to the ongoing difficulties caused by the “Elpis” weather front will work remotely on Friday according to a decision made by the Interior Ministry on Thursday.
Cartoon by Ilias Makris (27/01/2022)
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