As summer holidays approach, Greek labour legislation sets clear rules on how employers must pay annual leave allowances and holiday wages to employees. Under current regulations, employers must pay the holiday allowance and the corresponding leave earnings before the employee begins their annual leave. The law also states that these payments cannot offset voluntary benefits …
Temperatures are expected to climb close to or above 40°C in some lowland areas on Monday, as a spell of intense summer heat is forecast to peak across Greece, according to the latest weather data. Source link
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a fresh warning to British travelers heading to Greece, particularly regarding the consumption of alcohol by minors. In an update to its travel advice on 14 July, the FCDO reminded UK nationals of strict Greek laws prohibiting the sale or provision of alcohol to anyone …
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is said to be planning a visit Cyprus later this month in a renewed effort to break the deadlock over the island’s decades-old division and pave the way for a resumption of peace talks, according to Cypriot media. Source link
As Christopher Nolan’s epic “The Odyssey” dominates the global box office, the stunning landscapes of Greece’s south-western Peloponnese are emerging as one of the summer’s most desirable travel destinations.Filmed on location with minimal CGI, Nolan’s production showcased the dramatic beauty of Messinia — a region rich in ancient history, untouched beaches, caves, and olive groves. …
Seven Greek islands in the Aegean Sea have declared drought emergencies this year to preserve water as climate change makes summers hotter and rainfall more erratic. Source link
Defence Minister Nikos Dendias attended a doxology service at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Sydney on Thursday, marking the first day of his official visit to Australia. The service was led by Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Primate and Exarch of All Oceania, and brought together senior Greek officials and …
Leftist opposition SYRIZA saw its voice in Parliament shrink further on Thursday, following the resignation of three more MPs, leaving the party with 17 seats in the 300-seat House. Source link
Getting home, and turning back the clock, has long been at the root of Christopher Nolan’s films. The astronauts of “Interstellar” painstakingly lose 23 years in space travel, almost the same length of time Odysseus is away from home in “The Odyssey.” Source link
As Christopher Nolan’s much-hyped film The Odyssey prepares to open in cinemas worldwide on July 17, with Matt Damon stepping into the sandals of the legendary Greek king Odysseus, audiences and classicists alike are watching closely. Yet alongside the excitement, questions are mounting: can this modern blockbuster truly live up to the towering legacy of …