Passengers on Athens’ metro Line 3 faced delays in services on Saturday morning after a train broke down at the station Monastiraki, in the latest incident involving service disruptions. Shortly before 8 a.m., the train stopped at Monastiraki station and remained there for several minutes with the lights in the carriages flickering. At about 8.10 …
One in five students graduating from Greek compulsory education risks being functionally illiterate. This stark warning headlines the 2024 annual report by the National Authority for Quality Assurance in Primary and Secondary Education (ADIPPDE). The report identifies significant deficiencies in reading, writing and mathematical comprehension among students completing sixth grade and junior high, threatening their …
The year 2024 was good for business, according to data released by the General Commercial Register (GEMI) and the Union of Hellenic Chambers (KEEE). Published in the weekly electronic newsletter of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the data showed that a total of 63,000 new businesses opened last year. This was an increase …
[Region of Attica] The monitoring services of the Region of Attica carried out 1,500 inspections at businesses and markets during the festive period. Where required, seizures were made and fines were imposed. Among other things, 122 kilograms of cheese products were seized in a Christmas-themed fair in the northern sector of Athens, as they were …
[Reuters] Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras reiterated on Thursday that the European Central Bank’s (ECB) key interest rate will fall to 2% in the autumn, from the current 3%. In an interview with Skai radio, he also noted that banks have been making profits lately. “Of course, they must have profits and, to a …
Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said Friday. It is the latest salvo in a fierce debate about the risks and benefits of moderate drinking as the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans are about to …
[Andrew Kelly/Reuters] Greece began its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on New Year’s Day, marking a historic moment for the nation’s diplomacy. “Greece becomes, in practice, a co-producer of international policy for the global security architecture with a substantial voice, role and responsibility in global developments,” said Foreign …
The state is launching three programs for subsidizing energy and functional upgrades or renovations for homes, estimated to come to a total of 1 billion euros. The goal is to achieve upgrades for approximately 50,000-60,000 homes across Greece, utilizing European and national resources, as well as the Recovery and Resilience Fund. Together with the funds …
[Shutterstock] A police operation targeting the Turkish mafia took place on Friday in Athens and Thessaloniki, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals. According to the Organized Crime Control Directorate, the operation aimed at dismantling criminal gangs resulted in the capture of 10 Turks and one Lebanese national. The arrested individuals face charges related to …
[AMNA] Unknown individuals vandalized public restrooms located along Thessaloniki’s New Waterfront, causing extensive damage to the facilities. The perpetrators left behind shattered mirrors, broken sinks, tiles and overturned bins. In a statement, the City of Thessaloniki announced that a police report had been filed against unknown assailants for the damage. “The images of total destruction, …