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The British Museum has been forced to close its temporary exhibitions and parts of its permanent collection after a former IT contractor allegedly shut down its systems. The individual, who was recently dismissed, reportedly trespassed on museum property and was subsequently arrested. The museum stated it is working to restore full functionality but temporary exhibitions …
Growth in the Greek economy is expected to peak in 2025, after which it will converge towards potential growth, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said in its Note on the Greek Economy, released on Friday. According to the analysis, growth will be mainly driven by private consumption and investment supported by European resources, while inflation …
Athens-based band Blues Cargo will take the stage alongside renowned Chicago blues artist Michael Dotson at Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) on February 5. Together, they will deliver a set of Chicago-style blues standards and original tracks. Dotson, a member of the critically acclaimed “Mississippi Heat,” has performed with some of the biggest names …
It was a cumulative contribution of cliches: a closed society, informally autonomous from the central government; a drunk driver with no license and a history of reckless behavior; a luxury car – a symbol of unassailable social power; early warning signs and a timely report to the police from a concerned citizen hours before the …
I can’t quite recall the exact moment when Jella, the stray dog and permanent resident of Mount Parnitha, joined our group. But from that point on, she stayed by our side almost without pause, right up until the late afternoon when our Sunday hike came to an end. From the Bafi refuge, perched at 1,160 …
The Council of State has overturned provisions of the New Building Regulation, invalidating incentives that allowed developers to exceed height and density limits for environmentally friendly structures. The decision directly impacts approximately 14,000 building permits issued under the now-invalidated bonuses, most of which have yet to break ground. The ruling, grounded in constitutional concerns, clarifies …
Born in a poor Athens neighborhood during the dark times of the Nazi occupation, Dimitris Domazos, or Mimis to all who knew him, grew up in the bleak aftermath of World War II and the civil war that split Greece down the middle. Soccer was an obvious escape for youngsters with few prospects and acted …
Two men have been arrested in Komotini, northern Greece, on charges of shooting at three individuals, reportedly due to personal disputes. The victims suffered minor injuries and received treatment at the local hospital before being discharged. The suspects, aged 38 and 19, were taken into custody shortly after the incident. Police recovered seven bullet casings …
The performance of the domestic bank sector in liquidity, capital adequacy and effectiveness remains among the best in Europe, Hellenic Bank Association (HBA) Chairman Gikas Hardouvelis said on Friday. His assurances came in the wake of a meeting with SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Sokratis Famellos and other party members. Source link
More than 100,000 parental asset transfers were recorded in Greece in 2024 as citizens rushed to take advantage of a high tax-free threshold. However, Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) revealed widespread irregularities, including transfers involving cash payments or recipients not entitled to the €800,000 tax exemption. Investigators discovered numerous cases where cash donations …