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Get ready to lose some sleep, because Daylight Savings Time is set to kick in in the wee hours on Sunday, fast forwarding the clock from 3 am to 4 am. According to Live Science, the reason Sunday has been designated for the occasion is because it is a slower day for most people, which […]

On March 29 in history, two bombs kill dozens on Moscow subway, Ireland bans smoking in all workplaces, the Terracotta Army in China is discovered, Charles Manson is sentenced to death and the Dominion of Canada created

For today, the weather in Greece will resemble summer more so than spring, and the skies will remain a dusty yellow hue

The northern Greece metropolis will host EuroPride 2024, celebrating diversity with events, art, performances and a pride parade in June

Greeks’ purchasing power is under pressure, ranking 26th among 27 EU member states.

In 2023, Greece led in solar energy with 19%, followed by Hungary at 18% and Spain at 17%, surpassing the EU average of 9.1%

The shut down of the two paper mills in northern Greece comes a week after a glass plant closed in Athens

Out of a total of 11,640 violations, 5,774 were related to working hours

Finally, healthcare financing as a percentage of GDP decreased to 8.5% in 2022 from 9.18% in 2021, as per the Health Accounts System report.

On March 28 in history, the Three Mile Island nuclear plant leaks, Giorgos Seferis speaks out against the Greek military junta, Constantinople is renamed Istanbul and France and England declare war on Russia

In terms of demographics, the majority of those opting for postal voting in the June elections (44%) fall within the 41-60 age bracket, followed by those in their 30s.

This bout of hot and dusty weather has meteorologists commenting on unseasonal temperatures and doctors warning of respiratory issues

Greece's recently launched digital work card aimed at tackling undeclared labor has already started to produce results, said Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.

With a length of 2,883 meters, the Rio-Rio-Antirrio Bridge is one of the world’s longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges

In contrast, the countries that posted the highest hourly labor costs are Luxembourg (53.9 euros), Norway (51.9 euros), Iceland

Greece surpasses this with 45%, showcasing progress but also room for improvement. Sectors like Consumer Goods and Services lead with 69% reporting full equality globally.

In over seven decades, Faros – Lighthouse for the Blind in Athens, helps Greece’s blind and visually impaired live satisfying self-sufficient lives. ‘If only we could do more,’ its president tells To Vima English Edition.

In terms of financial obligations, those expiring on March 29 must be settled by March 28. Deposits made after March 28 will reflect in records starting from April 2. These alterations extend to payroll as well.

Approximately 1,048,900 non-EU citizens made first-time asylum applications for international protection in the EU, which was 20% higher than 2022

Today the yellow haze will continue, likely accompanied by some "mud rain"