Challenges and opportunities for Europe
We are living through a period in which the assumptions that underpinned the global economy for the past three decades are being called into question. Source link
School of Beauty | The Female Gaze. Who Is Beauty Actually For? – Greek City Times
By A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Greek City Times is launching School of Beauty, a new weekly series by A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos examining beauty, aesthetics, identity, and self-perception through the lenses of philosophy, medicine, and culture. On the island of Lesbos, in the seventh century BC, a woman was writing poetry that would not …
ATHEX: Historic high for bourse benchmark
This new 200-month record came after five consecutive sessions of growth for the main index as well as the banks index. Source link
Ferry Departures Suspended from Rafina and Lavrio Ports Due to Strong Winds – Services Continue from Piraeus – Greek City Times
Ferry services from the ports of Rafina and Lavrio have been suspended due to a sailing ban imposed amid strong winds affecting parts of the Aegean Sea. Authorities issued a prohibition on departures from the two Attica ports, impacting travellers heading to several Greek islands during the busy summer holiday period. However, ferry routes from …
Georgiadis defends use of Meta AI smart glasses after privacy criticism
Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has defended his use of Meta AI smart glasses after criticism from opposition politicians and social media users over potential privacy concerns. Source link
Wildfire in Floka Area Triggers 112 Evacuation Alert Toward Arla – Greek City Times
50 firefighters, three ground teams and 14 vehicles battle blaze in Western Achaia Forest Patras, July 31, 2026 — A wildfire burning in a forested area near Floka in the Municipality of Western Achaia prompted an emergency 112 alert early Friday morning, urging residents to evacuate immediately toward the community of Arla. The 112 message …
Marijuana in the sheepfold triggers Lesvos arrest
A livestock breeder has been arrested on the eastern Aegean Sea island of Lesvos for allegedly growing marijuana in his sheepfold, police said Thursday. Source link
Soul II Soul Bring Their Legendary Sound to Sani Hill – Greek City Times
British soul collective Soul II Soul will perform at Sani Festival on Saturday 8 August, bringing one of the most influential acts in UK dance music history to the open-air stage above the Aegean. Fronted by Jazzie B, the group built its reputation on the strength of Club Classics Vol. One, the 1989 debut album …
National Bank of Greece posts profits of €661 mln in the first half
National Bank of Greece (NBG) recorded profits of €661 million in the first half of the year, it announced on Thursday. Source link
Tourists Slam Mykonos Beach Bar DK Oyster Over €50 Cocktails – Greek City Times
Notorious Mykonos beach bar DK Oyster accused of ripping off tourists again with €50 cocktails DK Oyster, the Platis Gialos beach club that has spent the past four years collecting one of Greece’s worst reputations for overcharging, is once again facing a wave of complaints from holidaymakers who say they were charged extortionate prices by …