News archive of May 2024

May was the month when the benchmark of the Greek stock market temporarily topped the 1,500-point level to register a 13-year high, but on a monthly basis the year's fifth month recorded a decline of 1.15% after Friday's fresh losses at Athinon Avenue.

Skepticism - whether sincere or spurious - of the postal vote can no longer be justified. The system works and has defied its detractors.

It worked simply and reliably, which is why it can also be expanded to cover parliamentary elections, hence also increasing the ability of citizens residing outside of Greece to exercise their right to vote. 

The group of 14 Greek regional airports has shown the highest growth rates compared to the rest of the airports in the portfolio of the German group Fraport AG, as stated by the president of the Fraport group, Stefan Schulte during the recent annual general meeting of shareholders that took place at Frankfurt Airport a few days ago.

The operatic monodrama "Charlotte," with music and libretto by emerging Greek composer Lina Zachari, debuts nationwide at the National Opera's Alternative Stage at the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center on June 13 and 15. Directed by Rinio Kyriazi, with Myrsini Chatzikonstanti conducting the eight-member ensemble, mezzo-soprano Ioanna Forti stars in the title role.

Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas cruised past China's Zhang Zhizhen 6-3 6-3 6-1 on Friday, reaching the fourth round of the French Open for the sixth year in a row.

The finalist in 2021 sent more than 30 winners to wrap up the match in just 91 minutes, setting up a meeting with Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who stunned sixth seed Andrey Rublev earlier on Friday.

British alt-rock pioneers Placebo are returning to the Lycabettus Theater on August 1 for the first time in 21 years. The legendary band are sure to mesmerize their loyal fans again with their unique sound. Tickets start from 49.50 euros at more.com.

Strong investment interest has been officially expressed for the majority stake in Lavrio Port Authority.

Eight investment schemes had tabled a bid at the TAIPED-run tender by Thursday's deadline.

After being evaluated, some or all of them will be short-listed for the submission of binding financial offers.

Two polls released on Friday showed the ruling New Democracy (ND) leading main opposition SYRIZA by just over 15 points ahead of the June 9 European elections. 

The first poll, conducted by Marc, put the difference between New Democracy and SYRIZA at 15.3%.

North Macedonia's new president, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, affirmed on Friday her respect for the Prespa Agreement but asserted her "personal right to use the term 'Macedonia'." 

Responding to journalists in Ohrid, Siljanovska claimed that how she uses the country's name "is a matter of personal determination, a right secured by acts higher than those in bilateral agreements."