A landmark agreement to return a fragment of the Parthenon to Greece is facing a legal challenge in Italy, raising questions about whether the arrangement could provide a precedent for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures held at the British Museum. The 2,500-year-old Fagan Fragment was transferred from an archaeological museum in Palermo to Athens …
Greece’s four systemic banks continued to record the largest reductions in the cost of risk (CoR) in 2026 among European banks, despite the European Central Bank’s (ECB) significant interest rate increases, according to an analysis published on Tuesday by the credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS. Source link
Ancient Greek mythology is finding a new generation of admirers, with names inspired by legendary heroes, gods and classical literature climbing the baby name rankings ahead of 2027. From Atlas and Perseus to Ares, Orion and Daphne, names rooted in the mythology of ancient Greece are gaining popularity as parents look for distinctive choices with …
A Technical Chamber of Greece report obtained by Kathimerini reveals highly concerning safety gaps in natural gas installations at the Grava school complex, which houses nearly 4,000 children. Source link
Qatar Airways Western Sydney flights will begin on 15 December 2027, linking the new airport with Doha three times a week, Executive Traveller reported on Wednesday. However, tickets go on sale much earlier, on 19 December 2026. Later, the airline hopes to fly daily by the end of 2028, the Australian travel site said. The …
The threshold for renting a new-build apartment in the southern suburbs of Athens is high, as it is estimated that one in four available properties require at least €2,500 per month, while just 19% cost less than €1,000. Source link
Rising living costs continue to shape Greek consumer spending, while digital technology transforms how shoppers research products, compare prices and make purchases, according to two studies presented at the ECR GATHERING 2026 – Decoding Shopper Behavior Together event at the DAIS events venue. Research by Circana, titled Consumption in Transition: The Forces Shaping Tomorrow’s Market, …
Greek champion suffers 5-1 loss in England for the Champions League. Source link
Libya’s House of Representatives, based in Benghazi, unanimously ratified on 20 October the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding with Türkiye on maritime jurisdiction areas in the Mediterranean. The vote also cancelled 2020 resolutions that had rejected the deal and severed political ties with Ankara. The agreement, first signed with Libya’s then-Government of National Accord, sets a …
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