Europe Greece Refinery Hellenic Petroleum will officially change its name to HELLENiQ Energy Holdings today; executives say 'iQ' part is indicative of the smart transition into future and 'Energy' denotes plan to expand its energy activities beyond oil refining
Europe Greece The new university police were deployed for the first time yesterday on the Zografou campus of the University of Athens, triggering a protest demonstration by some students; a new demonstration is planned for today
Europe Greece 28 lighthouses across the country will be open to the public today for the International Day of Lighthouses 2022 and citizens will get to learn about their contribution to the safety of navigation and their significance as cultural heritage
Europe Greece The country will exit the so-called 'enhanced surveillance' framework of the EU on 20 August, according to the finance minister, a move that will allow the country greater freedom in setting economic policy
Europe Greece Faced with an unprecedented level of inflation over the past 27 years, a growing number of consumers are abandoning brands for private label products, a new survey reveals
Europe Greece 10th edition of the Syros International Film Festival starts today to celebrate the festival's 10-year presence in the capital of the Cyclades, with film screenings, audiovisual performances and training workshops, plus an innovative audiovisual project
Europe Greece Private properties in central Athens can benefit from a €1,5 million renovation subsidy programme launched by the City of Athens and the Technical Chamber of Greece to improve the appearance of their buildings' facades, for up to €6.000 per property
Europe Greece The Guardian and other European media report that the Greek police are forcing asylum seekers to participate in the illegal refoulement of migrants from Turkey in exchange for a temporary residence permit, with the threat of deportation if they refuse
Europe Greece Authorities approved a new project for a hotel complex, golf course, heliport, tourist village, marina and renewable energy facilities in Saronida, creating more than 800 permanent jobs and over 1.200 positions during construction
Europe Greece The Minister of Health announced that the Greek state will sue the Swiss-American pharmaceutical multinational Novartis for €214 million for non-pecuniary damages suffered for actions involving payments to doctors
Europe Greece The country will not allow itself to be drawn into an escalation in the face of Turkish provocations - said the Foreign Ministry - adding, however, that Greece remains committed to defending its national interests
Europe Greece Tiny Epics History, a successful new channel on YouTube, tells everything there is to know about Greek mythology, archaeology and more through entertaining and informative videos
Europe Greece According to data provided by the Institute of the Greek Confederation of Tourism, for the coming tourist season, 22% of available positions will remain vacant, given the difficulty of finding workers