New infections smash new record reaching 865
NEWSThe number of new infections announced by Greek health authorities hit a new high on Wednesday reaching 865, pushing the total number to 27,334.
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Second northern region to enter lockdown on Friday
A local lockdown will be imposed in the northern region of Kastoria, western Macedonia, on Friday after health authorities saw a surge in infections.
Second suspect arrested in Agrinio shooting
Police in Agrinio in western Greece have arrested the second suspect in the attempted murder on Sunday of six adults and a one-and-half-year-old baby, the Hellenic Police (ELAS) announced Wednesday.
Owner of nursing home dies in suspected suicide after infections
The owner of a nursing home in the northern Athens suburb of Agios Stefanos where several people were found to have been infected with the coronavirus, committed suicide early Wednesday.
Second northern region to enter lockdown on Friday
A local lockdown will be imposed in the northern region of Kastoria, western Macedonia, on Friday after health authorities saw a surge in infections.
Cyprus, Greece, Egypt to Turkey: drop the rancor, join us
The leaders of Cyprus, Egypt and Greece on Wednesday renewed an invitation to Turkey to become a partner in reaping the potential benefits of offshore gas deposits, while urging Ankara to end its "aggressive" actions in the eastern Mediterranean.
New infections smash new record reaching 865
The number of new infections announced by Greek health authorities hit a new high on Wednesday reaching 865, pushing the total number to 27,334.
Greek tourism is counting its losses
Greek tourism revenues amounted to 1.37 billion euros in the month of August, below estimates from the government and the Greek Tourism Confederation for takings of €1.5 billion.
Gov’t luring teleworking foreigners
The government is seeking to create a new generation of property investors and buyers from abroad after the pandemic subsides.
ATHEX: Stock traders appeared to be distracted
The downbeat mood across European markets and the shift of the market’s attention to the re-issue of the sovereign 15-year bond on Wednesday put the local market on stand-by and the majority of stocks on a slightly downward course in anticipation of developments on the health and geopolitical fronts.
Aktor does not intend to dispute the Line 4 tender result
The concession for the construction of the Athens Metro’s Line 4 to the Avax, Ghella and Alstom Transport consortium is unlikely to run into problems from the rival bidder, the consortium of Aktor with Ansaldo and Hitachi.
Greece sells 15-year bond to bolster reserves amid pandemic
Greece has raised 2 billion euros in a 15-year bond issue, the country's finance minister said Wednesday, taking advantage of low interest rates to bolster cash reserves amid the coronavirus pandemic and continuing tension with neighboring Turkey.
Northern Greece crucial to US energy plans
There is “good news on the energy front, good news on the ports – all the kind of things that can make life better for the people of Thessaloniki and the region,” US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in the northern port city during last month’s visit to the country, in comments that underscored the crucial role northern Greece is playing in America’s geopolitical energy plans.
Total commitment
John Dickerson’s “The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency” is a book that has caused a sensation in the United States. I assume that Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek premier, is ready to write a similar book on his own experience.
Egypt’s unprecedented economic success
EMAN YOUSSEFEgypt has witnessed, throughout history, many challenges and conflicts that have hampered its development path, and it has overcome these challenges to cope with regional and international developments, taking advantage of its unique geographical location.
Archaeologists strike gold on Crete
A team led by Efi Sapouna-Sakellaraki has found evidence that the site of Zominthos has many more secrets to reveal.
Benaki eyes expansion, trust fund
The Benaki Museum is seeking to establish a permanent presence in Australia and the United States, while also creating a trust fund and building on the progress of recent years to increase revenues, the respected organization’s chief executive officer told Kathimerini in an interview, describing its five-year sustainability plan.
Argo Awards for outstanding Greeks abroad
VASSILIOS SKOURISThe Argo Awards will be presented for the second time Thursday to eight Greek women and men who have successfully pursued careers abroad.
2020 Philotimo scholarship winners announced
The Washington Oxi Day Foundation announced recently the winners of the 2020 Philotimo Scholarship Competition.
‘Greece 2021’ releases video on 1821 anniversary
The song “May the dances never stop” (As kratisoun oi horoi) by singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos was chosen by the “Greece 2021” committee as the soundtrack for the official video clip on the 200th anniversary of the start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821, which was released Wednesday.
Late Hassan header sees Reds beat Marseille
A stoppage time goal by late substitute Ahmed Hassan gave Olympiakos a 1-0 win over 1993 European Cup winner Olympique Marseille in their Champions League Group C match in Piraeus on Wednesday.
PAOK snatches draw at AEK, Aris stays on top
AEK drew 1-1 PAOK in the weekend’s big game in the Super League, while Aris’ hard-fought win over Apollon Smyrnis means the Thessaloniki club remains alone on top.
Positive account from double week in Euroleague
The two Greek teams in the Euroleague had a positive record after a double-fixture week, in which Olympiakos played two home games and won them, while Panathinaikos played one game and won another!
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Madama Butterfly | Athens | October & November
The Greek National Opera returns with a scaled-down production of Giacomo Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” with a reduced orchestra playing Ettore Panizza’s instrumentation.
