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Find out what significant events happened around the world today, April 15, in history

Domestically, considering the heightened demand for gasoline and diesel fuel due to increased travel activity expected during the forthcoming summer season, it is improbable that Greek market prices will remain unaffected.

In the light of Iran’s attack on Israel earlier on Sunday, President of Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEP) Vassilis Korkidis warned that the week ahead will find the global economic community in a similar “state of war,” as the incident will set off chain reactions in foreign stock exchanges and markets, as well as […]

Find out what significant events happened around the world today, April 14, in history

In the realm of digital security, the unfolding drama surrounding Santinomo and Finsol, both tied to the notorious Intellexa, architect of the insidious Predator spyware, has captured the attention of surveillance agencies in Cyprus. In a startling revelation, Cypriot newspaper O Fileleftheros divulged on Friday that a consortium of watchdogs, including the Cypriot Anti-Money Laundering […]

Find out what significant events happened around the world today, April 13, in history

The new system will allow passengers to board the bus ticket-free with their bank cards (debit/credit/prepaid) or activated devices (smartphone/smartwatch)

According to data by the Greek labor ministry workforce monitoring system, widely known as “Ergani”, 24,543 new job spots opened in February 2024. This increase in employment comes as a positive contrast to the 31,997 fewer job positions available the month before. The latest data also show a 1,357-job increase compared to figures from the […]

A 4.6 on the Richter scale earthquake was recorded shortly before 5:27 a.m. Saturday with an epicenter in northern Evia island, off the east coast of mainland Greece. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the tremor was centered two kilometers south-southeast of the town of Vassilika and with a focal depth of 18.7 km. […]

The weather in Greece will be sunny and windy today, as spring looks a lot like summer this year

Find out what significant events happened around the world today, April 12, in history

Greece will be sunny, warm and windy throughout most of the country

The Muslim holiday of Şeker bayramı, as it’s known in Turkish, is commemorated this year between April 6 and April 14, meaning it will culminate over the weekend

As the analysis notes, the long-term trend of household forecasts for their economic situation and unemployment is favorable, reaffirmed by their intentions for significant purchases and savings,

This year, market participants, evidently spurred by last year's outcome, largely predict stability, with 1 in 5 expecting growth exceeding 2%.

Find out what significant events happened around the world today, April 11, in history

Petroleum trading company executives anticipate further price hikes as summer approaches, driven by increased fuel demand from heightened road travel.

In light of the government’s crusade on bullying, the Ministry of Education announced a new set of measures regarding absences from school, to be implemented come the start of the next academic year (2024-2025). The first change includes the introduction of a digital platform for taking attendance called “e-Parents.” Teachers will keep online records of […]

Greece will be mostly sunny today, albeit a bit cooler than the past few days on account of strong northerly winds

Greece is last on a list of 11 countries offering full or limited access to advanced drug treatments, a pharma study reveals.