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Authorities in cities around Greece and in Athens, in particular, will be on high alert this coming Wednesday Dec. 6, the 15th anniversary of the killing of a 15-year-old teen by a policeman in 2008, a shocking incident that sparked mass protests and widespread rioting. Ever since, this has been a day of solemn remembrance […]

The holiday season has officially begun, and stores are preparing for hordes of Christmas shoppers looking for the perfect gift. To help with the frantic last minute shopping, stores will be open Sunday on both Christmas and New Year’s eve, as well as on the 17th of the month. Businesses can open any time between […]

Greece’s largest and most historic port city, Piraeus, will usher in its Christmas and New Year’s series of events on Friday with the lighting of the municipality’s Christmas tree in front of the Municipal Theater. The tree-lighting ceremony will be officiated by Piraeus Mayor Yannis Moralis, with the accompaniment of the municipality’s philharmonic orchestra, the […]

A convoy of vehicles carrying Dinamo Zagreb “ultras” crossed half of Greece to end up directly outside AEK Athens’ home field

The Christmas basket will Include six different food categories essential for the festive table

A well-known local “trapper” was arrested by law enforcement in Greece over the weekend on charges stemming from nearly a dozen ATM robberies around the country. According to reports, Greek Police (EL.AS) said a total of three suspects – 26, 27 and 29 – were arrested on charges related to 10 ATM heists that netted […]

Unemployment is in single digits, but a closer look reveals a less rosy picture

While it is illegal to sell the gummies to minors, they are so readily available at local kiosks and online that it is easy for minors to obtain them

48hr taxi strike in Athens on Tuesday and Wednesday with a protest to be held in front of the Parliament today at 1:00pm

The Region of Central Greece posted the highest gender employment gap in all of Europe in 2022 at 31.4 pp, according to a report released last week by Eurostat. The gender employment gap is defined as the difference between the employment rates of men and women aged 20-64 and stood at 10.7 pp on average […]

Policy changes and geopolitical shifts attract global investors in Greek real estate

Heavy rain is forecast locally, while thunderstorms are also predicted featuring frequent lightning, hailstorms, and strong gale-force winds.

The Greek government aims to reverse brain drain

Ta Nea: British Museum proposes 'partial' return of friezes under 10-15-year 'loan'. Athens presses for full repatriation. 'Ownership' issue reportedly bypassed

A series of events by the Hellenic Navy in commemoration of the annual feast day of St. Nicholas, its patron saint and seafarers in general, are set to begin on Saturday and culminate on Wednesday, Dec. 6. This year will also see a commemoration of the Greek navy’s victories in the battles of Elli and […]

The saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” was prominently conveyed on Friday with King Charles’ choice of attire at the COP28 summit in Dubai, as the United Kingdom monarch wore a necktie adorned with little Greek flags and an accompanying blue-and-white handkerchief. The significance in Charles’ choice of fashion accessories came only a […]

The data showed Greece had the highest costs both in urban and rural areas

Greek Lt. John Pappas bids farewell, "I am grateful for everything. I love my people, I love my unit, I love my family”

The list includes 101 airlines certified in 15 countries due to a lack of safety oversight by the aviation authorities of those nations

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