Shortage in digital skills
Businesses are not having a hard time investing in technology anymore; they are having trouble finding people who can take advantage of its potential. Source link
Next hours critical for full control of wildfire – Greek City Times
The firefighting operation on the Greek island of Paros continued on Wednesday, with ground crews and two helicopters deployed as strong winds caused repeated flare-ups. Wind speeds in the area reached as high as 8 Beaufort, according to Charilaos Giourtzidis, deputy mayor for Civil Protection of the Municipality of Paros. Speaking to the Athens-Macedonian News …
Salmonella: Summer outbreaks raise concerns from restaurants to festivals
Health authorities in Greece are investigating three separate salmonella outbreaks that have affected dozens of people and led to hospitalizations in Athens, Lamia and Kastoria in recent weeks. Source link
Zeta Douka enjoys ‘paradise’ boat trip to uninhabited island of Armathia – Greek City Times
Greek actress Zeta Douka has shared highlights from a memorable boat trip to Armathia, an uninhabited island northwest of Kasos, describing the outing as “a walk in paradise.” In an Instagram post on Tuesday, 28 July, Douka posted photos and videos from the excursion with friends. She was seen posing in a swimsuit on the …
British woman identified as victim found dead in suitcase in Athens
Authorities have identified the body of a woman found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in the central Athens district of Kypseli on July 18 as a 38-year-old British national, police said. Source link
Wildfire Rages on Paros as Settlements Evacuated and Stronger Winds Threaten Efforts – Greek City Times
A major wildfire continues to burn on the Greek island of Paros for a second day, prompting the evacuation of several settlements as authorities warn that stronger winds could further complicate firefighting efforts. The blaze is moving toward the area of Tripiti, with residents evacuated from Tripiti, Glyfa, Pyrgaki, Aspro Chorio, Ageria, Agios Charalambos, Kambi, …
Parthenon Sculptures: From Byron to Burnham
Andy Burnham’s elevation to the office of UK prime minister has once again brought the debate over the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to the forefront. Source link
Greek-Australian CEO Behind Garlic Discovery That May Help Limit COVID and Flu Infections – Greek City Times
A variety of Australian-grown garlic with powerful antiviral properties could help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and Influenza A infections in the digestive tract, according to research conducted by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. The breakthrough has a strong Greek-Australian connection. The chief executive of Australian Garlic Producers, Greek-Australian Nick Diamantopolous, has …
Turkey detains another opposition district mayor, others as crackdown expands
Turkish authorities detained an opposition Istanbul district mayor and five others on Wednesday over alleged irregularities involving building and occupancy permits, broadcaster NTV reported. Source link
Satellite Images Reveal Widespread Looting of Syria’s Ancient and Hellenistic Heritage Sites – Greek City Times
Satellite imagery has revealed extensive looting and systematic bulldozing at Syria’s archaeological sites, including locations of major Hellenistic and Greco-Roman significance, in the years following the country’s civil war. A new study by researchers at Dartmouth College found that 59 per cent of 200 archaeological sites examined between 2015 and 2025 had suffered looting or …