Greek Hotel Workers Get 8% Pay Raise By 2026

Greek Hotel Workers Get 8% Pay Raise By 2026

Greek hospitality workers will see their salaries increase by 8% by the end of 2026 thanks to a new labor agreement signed between the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) and the Panhellenic Federation of Food and Tourism Workers (POEET). The agreement, effective until December 31, 2026, outlines a 5% wage increase in 2025 and a further …

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Parliament discussion about Tempe to take place on March 4-5, gov’t spox says

Parliament discussion about Tempe to take place on March 4-5, gov’t spox says

[Intime News] The government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis, announced during the regular briefing of political editors that the parliamentary discussion on the Tempe railway disaster will take place on March 4-5. On March 4, Parliament will discuss the proposal for the establishment of a preliminary investigative committee regarding Christos Triantopoulos and his alleged involvement in the …

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Skai TV Launches English-language News Bulletin

Skai TV Launches English-language News Bulletin

Skai TV will launch an English-language news bulletin on Monday, February 24, airing weekdays at 5 p.m. The bulletin will be available for 24 hours after its initial airing on www.skai.gr and Skai TV Hybrid. The bulletin will be presented by Kathimerini journalist Iliana Magra, formerly of The New York Times in London. Source link

Skai TV launches English-language bulletin

Skai TV launches English-language bulletin

Skai TV is launching an English-language news bulletin, starting Monday, February 24, and airing every weekday from Monday to Friday. The bulletin will be available from 5 p.m. for 24 hours on www.skai.gr and Skai TV Hybrid. The bulletin will be presented by Kathimerini journalist Iliana Magra, who previously worked with The New York Times …

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Investigations Continue Into The Mysterious Death Of Vassilis Kalogerou

Investigations Continue Into The Mysterious Death Of Vassilis Kalogerou

Authorities continue their investigation into the perplexing case of Vassilis Kalogerou, whose body was discovered after 50 days of extensive searching. Critical questions remain unanswered, with forensic experts working to determine whether the 39-year-old fell victim to foul play or succumbed to other causes. Kalogerou’s funeral took place on Wednesday, just two days after his …

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Murder at psychiatric hospital exposes chronic deficiencies

Murder at psychiatric hospital exposes chronic deficiencies

The brutal murder of a 44-year-old patient at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital in Dafni, west of Athens, by another patient with a violent criminal history was the result of chronic deficiencies and understaffing, the head of the union representing workers at the facility said on Thursday. “We are not a correctional facility, or a prison, …

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The Team Looks Strong And Fast

The Team Looks Strong And Fast

Giannis Antetokounmpo has expressed enthusiasm about the Milwaukee Bucks’ latest roster additions while also providing an update on his recovery from injury. The Greek NBA superstar, who missed the Bucks’ last six games before the All-Star break due to a left calf issue, has returned to practice and is optimistic about his progress. “I’m OK. …

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Exhaustion seen as most likely cause of death in Vassilis Kalogirou case

Exhaustion seen as most likely cause of death in Vassilis Kalogirou case

Investigators in Central Greece are leaning toward the conclusion that 39-year-old Vassilis Kalogirou, whose badly decomposed body was found earlier this week on a remote hill near the banks of the Pineios River in Tirnavos, died of exhaustion or possibly of some kind of narcotic.  Specialized tests have been expedited and are expected to provide …

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Spanoulis Confirms Giannis For EuroBasket 2025, Pending Qualification

Spanoulis Confirms Giannis For EuroBasket 2025, Pending Qualification

Athens, Greece Greek national team coach Vassilis Spanoulis has confirmed that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo intends to play for Greece in the 2025 EuroBasket this summer, assuming the team qualifies. Speaking ahead of Greece’s final qualifying window games against Czechia and the Netherlands, Spanoulis emphasized the positive bond formed within the national team during …

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Procopiou completes purchase of Astir Palace

Procopiou completes purchase of Astir Palace

Greek shipping magnate George Procopiou has acquired the entire share capital of the Astir Palace Vouliagmeni hotel group. The relevant share purchase agreement was signed on Wednesday evening and gave the new owner 77% of the shares held by Arab investment funds. The transaction comes almost 15 years after the start of the National Bank …

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