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Explosive rise of 6.58% on the Athens Stock Exchange
Businessnewsbeast10h ago

Explosive rise of 6.58% on the Athens Stock Exchange

Με «έκρηξη» τιμών και συναλλαγών υποδέχθηκε η χρηματιστηριακή αγορά την επίτευξη εκεχειρίας στη Μέση Ανατολή, με την αγορά να κλείνει πάνω από τα επίπεδα που ήταν πριν την έναρξη του πολέμου.

Athens Hosts Cultural Events for Holy Week
Worldiefimerida3d ago

Athens Hosts Cultural Events for Holy Week

Athens is offering a rich program of cultural events throughout Holy Week, including Byzantine hymns, religious concerts, and museum activities. The events aim to celebrate Easter with a variety of artistic and educational offerings.

Athens Stores Announce Extended Easter Shopping Hours
Culturelsm-lvirozhlasdelfi-lt+8hvgindex-hr24urhotnewsiefimeridacdm-menewsbeasthungary-today7d ago11 sources

Athens Stores Announce Extended Easter Shopping Hours

The Athens Commercial Association announced that extended Easter holiday shopping hours for retail stores will come into effect starting Thursday, April 2.

Greece and Georgia Plan Cultural Partnerships
Cultureprotothema-en9h ago

Greece and Georgia Plan Cultural Partnerships

Greece and Georgia are planning new cultural partnerships, including a joint exhibition in Athens featuring Byzantine manuscripts from Mount Athos and Georgia’s National Centre of Manuscripts.

Severe Traffic Congestion Reported in Athens
Worldnewsbeast13h ago

Severe Traffic Congestion Reported in Athens

Significant traffic problems are being reported across the Attica basin in Athens, particularly during midday. Major road arteries are experiencing increased congestion and delays, testing the patience of drivers.

Athens Becomes Hub for Advanced Endoscopic Treatments
Scienceiefimerida15h ago

Athens Becomes Hub for Advanced Endoscopic Treatments

Modern endoscopic surgical techniques for nose and skull base diseases are highlighted as significant advancements in contemporary medicine, with Athens emerging as a center for international developments in these less invasive treatments.

Commentary on 'Carrying Sons to Athens'
Culturedie-presse11h ago

Commentary on 'Carrying Sons to Athens'

A premium article from Die Presse offers commentary on the theme of 'carrying sons to Athens,' likely touching upon political or social dynamics related to Greece's capital.

Stock Market: A Rally of Over +5% Right from the Start
Financenaftemporiki17h ago

Stock Market: A Rally of Over +5% Right from the Start

The Athens Stock Exchange is recording a rally of +5% today, with buyers completely dominating, thanks to the achievement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East. Stock Market: A rally of over +5% right from the start...

Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Rises 8.1% in Q1 2026
Businessnewsbeast2d ago

Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Rises 8.1% in Q1 2026

Passenger traffic at Athens Airport increased by 3.8% in March 2026, reaching 2.31 million passengers, contributing to an overall 8.1% rise in the first quarter of 2026 compared to 2025, despite geopolitical crises in the Middle East. Domestic traffic also saw an increase.

14-Year-Old Arrested for Robberies in Athens
Politicsnewsbeast2d ago

14-Year-Old Arrested for Robberies in Athens

Police have arrested a 14-year-old suspect in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting mini markets and gas stations in central Athens. The minor has been identified for involvement in at least seven incidents.

Funding Approved for New Athens Metro Trains
Politicsiefimeridanewsbeast3d ago2 sources

Funding Approved for New Athens Metro Trains

Over 900 million euros will be invested from the Social Climate Fund to enhance and modernize Athens' public transport, including new metro trains and improved accessibility for people with disabilities.

Allwyn Shares Begin Trading on Athens Stock Exchange
Financeiefimeridaekathimerini6d ago2 sources

Allwyn Shares Begin Trading on Athens Stock Exchange

Allwyn AG has commenced trading its shares on the Athens Stock Exchange, following the successful business combination of Allwyn and OPAP, creating the world's second-largest listed lottery company.

Athens Stock Exchange Closes with Mild 0.55% Decline
Financeiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast6d ago3 sources

Athens Stock Exchange Closes with Mild 0.55% Decline

The Athens Stock Exchange concluded today's session with a mild 0.55% fall in share prices, recovering a significant portion of initial losses that approached 2.00%. Turnover reached 263.04 million euros.

Storm Erminio Batters Greece, Causes Fatal Flooding, Saharan Dust Shrouds Crete; Emergency Services Overwhelmed
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Storm Erminio Batters Greece, Causes Fatal Flooding, Saharan Dust Shrouds Crete; Emergency Services Overwhelmed

Storm Erminio has caused significant disruptions across Greece, including landslides, widespread flooding, and a man's death near Athens. Emergency services have received over 1,100 calls, primarily in Attica and Crete, as heavy rain, gale-force winds, and a Saharan dust storm continue to batter the country.

Athens Jazz Festival Celebrates 25 Years
Cultureavgi6d ago

Athens Jazz Festival Celebrates 25 Years

The Athens Jazz Festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is set to take place from May 25 to May 31, 2026, at Technopolis, featuring Greek acts and looking towards the future of the festival.

New Payment Rules for Bakeries in Greece
Businessnewsbeast6d ago

New Payment Rules for Bakeries in Greece

The Athens and Suburbs Bakers' Guild has informed its member bakeries about new obligations for displaying signs accepting card payments and instant payment services, following a new decision.

Global Energy Shock Intensifies: Oil Surges, Fuel Prices Rise, and Saudi Arabia Seeks Alternatives to Hormuz
BusinessAPReutersBBC+90bloombergwsjFTwapoThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNN+82 more6d ago93 sources

Global Energy Shock Intensifies: Oil Surges, Fuel Prices Rise, and Saudi Arabia Seeks Alternatives to Hormuz

The US-Iran conflict continues to fuel a global energy shock, with oil prices surging and Asian stocks falling after Trump's vows. The UK is experiencing unprecedented fuel price rises, while Saudi Arabia explores its East-West pipeline as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz chokehold, all contributing to a broader economic slowdown and inflation.

Athens Stock Exchange: Fall at the opening of the session
Financenewsbeast6d ago

Athens Stock Exchange: Fall at the opening of the session

Πτωτικά κινούνται και τα ευρωπαϊκά χρηματιστήρια, στον απόηχο του διαγγέλματος Τραμπ το οποίο μείωσε τις ελπίδες για άμεση αποκλιμάκωση του πολέμου.

Explosion Outside Lawyer's Office in Athens
Politicsiefimerida6d ago

Explosion Outside Lawyer's Office in Athens

An improvised explosive device detonated outside the law office of Vassilis Kapernaros in an apartment building on Patision Street in Kypseli, Athens, triggering an alert for the Hellenic Police.

European Prosecutor Requests Immunity Waiver for 11 Greek MPs in Agricultural Subsidy Fraud
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European Prosecutor Requests Immunity Waiver for 11 Greek MPs in Agricultural Subsidy Fraud

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the lifting of immunity for 11 current Members of Parliament in Greece as part of an ongoing investigation into agricultural subsidy fraud, which has caused an estimated damage of over 19.6 million euros to the EU budget.