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Athens
29
03
2024
Parliament: The no-confidence motion for Tempi is voted down - 2 ministers resign from government.

After a roll-call vote, and out of 300 voters, 159 MPs - the 158 of the ND and the independent K. Katsivardas - voted against the motion of no confidence while the 141 MPs of the ...

Parliament: The no-confidence motion for Tempi is voted down - 2 ministers resign from government.
Catholic Easter closings
Athens
29
03
2024
Catholic Easter closings

The transactions that will be carried out will have a value date on Tuesday 02.04.2024. Payroll files should have an execution date of Tuesday 02.04.2024. The Athens Stock Exchange will remain closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 and Monday, April 01, 2024.

New increase in the minimum wage to be announced at cabinet meeting today
Athens
29
03
2024
New increase in the minimum wage to be announced at cabinet meeting today

"Among others, there will be an announcement on a new increase in the minimum wage, the fourth in almost 5 years. The minimum wage, from 650 euros a month in 2019, has now reached 780 euros [a month], while the average wage is up to 1251 euros a month from 1046 in 2019," he said, adding that the other items on the mee...

Debate on censure motion against government to conclude today
Athens
28
03
2024
Debate on censure motion against government to conclude today

The debate will resume at 09:00 in the morning and a roll-call vote will start around 20:00-21:00. The 3-day debate on the censure motion in the parliament plenary will conclude with the speeches of the political party leaders and come to a close with the speech of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. PASOK-KINAL...

Greece News » Politics

Cohesive commitment between Greece and Turkey to utilize the current positive atmosphere
Ankara
12
03
2024
Cohesive commitment between Greece and Turkey to utilize the current positive atmosphere

In addition to various aspects of bilateral relations, regional and international issues were discussed during the meetings. The two sides reiterated their joint commitment to build on the existing positive atmosphere in line with the Athens Declaration signed last December by the leaders of the two countries, exploring further areas of bilateral and international cooperation.  They reviewed the preparations...

PM: Greece supports Ukraine’s fight for freedom - visit turns into thriller after Russian attack, possibly with missile
Odesa
07
03
2024
PM: Greece supports Ukraine’s fight for freedom - visit turns into thriller after Russian attack, possibly with missile

“My presence here reflects the respect of the entire free world for your people and underlines Greece’s com...

After Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defense - minister
Athens
06
03
2024
After Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defense - minister

"We have to be able to defend ourselves," Nikos Dendias told Reuters, adding that the European Union could ac...

Vote in the 2024 Federal U.S. elections
Athens
26
02
2024
Vote in the 2024 Federal U.S. elections

Follow a few simple steps to make sure that you can vote in the 2024 federal U.S. elections: Request your ballot....

Greece News » Economy

Lamda Development says revenue from property sales in Ellinikon to exceed 500 million euros in 2023
Athens
27
03
2024
Lamda Development says revenue from property sales in Ellinikon to exceed 500 million euros in 2023

In 2022, Lamda Development's investment portfolio value exceeded 3.0 billion euros, while revenue from house and commercial property exceeded 220 million euros. Athanasiou said that this year Lamda Development will launch the signing of purchase contracts for condos on the beachfront. Lamda Development said its retail EBITDA totaled 68.6 million euros in 2022, up 51% from 2021, a new record. The portfolio value G...

As economy rebounds, Greece will wrap up bank sales this year, finance minister says
Athens
25
03
2024
As economy rebounds, Greece will wrap up bank sales this year, finance minister says

The news is a further sign of Greece's economic rebound following the 2010-18 crisis in which the economy shrank by a q...

New requirements for "Golden Visa" program to kick in on March 31
Athens
24
03
2024
New requirements for "Golden Visa" program to kick in on March 31

The program has attracted investors in several popular Greek areas, where it has contributed to raided real estate pric...

Greece raises 250 mil. Euro from June 2028 bond reopening
Athens
21
03
2024
Greece raises 250 mil. Euro from June 2028 bond reopening

The yield was 2.85%, unchanged from the previous reopening of the bond in February, it said. Bids reached a total of...

Greece News » Weather & Environment

High concentrations of Saharan dust blankets Greece
Athens
28
03
2024
High concentrations of Saharan dust blankets Greece

The phenomenon is expected to persist on Thursday. The quantities of Saharan dust will be biggest in western and southern parts of the country. The dust cloud has significantly reduced visibility in large parts of the country, including the capital Athens. The southern island of Crete was particularly hard hit, with western areas reporting airborne dust levels exceeding 50 µg/m³. Local health authorities have ...

Flooded Greek lake a warning to European farmers battling climate change
Athens
26
03
2024
Flooded Greek lake a warning to European farmers battling climate change

His small plot, near Lake Karla, is among tens of thousands of acres of cotton fields, almond trees and grazing lands t...

Greek authorities overhaul wildfire response plans ahead of summer fire season
Athens
22
03
2024
Greek authorities overhaul wildfire response plans ahead of summer fire season

The new plans come after massive fires last year killed more than 20 people and decimated vast tracts of forest and far...

After destructive floods, EU sues Greece for failing to revise risk plans
Athens
19
03
2024
After destructive floods, EU sues Greece for failing to revise risk plans

The action comes 5 months after the worst rains in Greece flooded its fertile Thessaly plain, devastating crops and liv...

Greece News » Transportation

Excursions for the 3 days of Clean Monday are in progress
Athens
16
03
2024
Excursions for the 3 days of Clean Monday are in progress

In particular, delays are observed on Athens Avenue, from the height of Chaidari, as well as on the road section of the Athens-Corinth highway from Elefsina to Megara. On the contrary, the picture is much better on the Athens-Lamia highway where there is a constant flow. According to the data of Attica Traffic, from 6 am yesterday until 6 am today, 95,867 vehicles left Attica. In particular, 53,835 vehicles pa...

Monuments to the Onassis era of Olympic Airways
Athens
16
03
2024
Monuments to the Onassis era of Olympic Airways

The decision by its new owner, Cypriot businessman Andreas Christodoulides, who bought it along with another Onassis Ol...

Enhanced road safety measures for pre-lent carnival & Clean Monday celebrations
Athens
15
03
2024
Enhanced road safety measures for pre-lent carnival & Clean Monday celebrations

These are for during the period from March 15 to 18th, aiming at the safe movement of citizens and the prevention of tr...

Aegean Airlines adds another daily flight between Athens and Heathrow Airport
Athens
06
03
2024
Aegean Airlines adds another daily flight between Athens and Heathrow Airport

The new flight will operate daily except on Saturdays, leaving Athens at 16:00 local time and London/Heathrow at 19:00 ...

News » Sports

Neymar meets Stefanos Tsitsipas in Miami
Miami
28
03
2024
Neymar meets Stefanos Tsitsipas in Miami

Stefanos Tsitsipas, together with Paula Bandosa, visited the facilities of Inter Miami and met David Beckham up close. But for the Greek tennis player, the important acquaintances and meetings with former and current football players who have worldwide fame, do not stop there. After being eliminated by Shapovalov at the Miami Open, he stayed in Florida for a few days of rest and essentially tourism. After Davi...

Sakkari romps into Miami third round, Wozniacki loses in thriller
Miami
24
03
2024
Sakkari romps into Miami third round, Wozniacki loses in thriller

While it was smooth passage for Sakkari it was rough going for Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, the fourth seed having to d...

Poyet tries to mark 20th anniversary of Greece’s European title by leading team back to tournament
Athens
23
03
2024
Poyet tries to mark 20th anniversary of Greece’s European title by leading team back to tournament

It’s been 20 years since German coach Otto Rehhagel led an unheralded team to the title at Euro 2004 in one of soccer’s...

Germany to play Ukraine and Greece in last friendlies before Euro 2024
20
03
2024
Germany to play Ukraine and Greece in last friendlies before Euro 2024

The Germans will host Ukraine in Nuremberg on June 3 before taking on Greece in Moenchengladbach four days later. Euro ...

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