Latest News from Greece
Certificate of incompetence
A fine slapped on Greece by the European Court of Justice Wednesday over the country's inadequate management of hazardous waste constitutes a certificate of incompetence - even more than the penalty itself.
The new iPhone 7 is here! (photos)
The highly anticipated iPhone 7 Plus is finally here and it boasts some very impressive new features and improvements. Amazon leaked some basic innovations that will come with the new device. The official presentation started late Wednesday night.
Greece braces for a second wave of extreme weather
Authorities fear a new wave of extreme weather could wreak more havoc after the 2-day rainfalls resulted in the death of four people.
Four Dead, One Missing as Greece Hit by Flash Floods
At least four people have lost their lives and one remains missing after parts of Greece were hit by heavy floods, English-language Kathimerini reports.
The victims were all senior citizens from the southern Peloponnnese.
A state of emergency was declared in five municipalities, amid fears death toll might rise.
Government decision on ancillary pensions causes furore
Following the uproar caused by revelations that thousands of ancillary pensions were in danger of totally disappearing as a result of retroactive deductions in three instalments, the government has backtracked and plans to place a limit on the deductions.
National Bank recruiting for board chairman
Greece's National Bank has launched a recruitment process for the post of chairman of the board and non-executive board members, bank officials said on Wednesday.
The bank has appointed executive search company EgonZehnder, they said. The deadline for the submission of an expression of interest was September 25.
[Reuters]
British woman poisoned by bad alcohol flown home
A 20-year-old British tourist who suffered partial blindness and kidney failure after drinking spiked alcohol on the Ionian island of Zakynthos, was flown to the UK on Wednesday for specialist treatment.
Civil servant vet suspended over bribery
A civil servant working for a state-run veterinary service in the town of Komotini, in northeastern Greece, has been suspended and will face a disciplinary committee for allegedly taking bribes on a regular basis, the Agriculture Ministry said Wednesday.
The decision, taken by Agriculture Minister Vangelis Apostolou, follows the civil servant's indictment by a local prosecutor.
About Sex | Athens | September 28 - November 6
Greek-born, London-based stand-up comedian Katerina Vrana presents her "About Sex" show at the Theatro 104 in Athens. Performances take place on Wednesdays and Sundays, from September 28 through November 6. Shows start at 9.15 p.m. and admission is set at 10 euros.
Theatro 104, 41 Evmolpidon, Gazi, tel 210.345.5020, www.104.gr
Brazilian Day in Athens | Athens | September 18
The first edition of the Brazilian Day in Athens is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 18, at the Gazarte venue in central Athens. The event includes capoeira and Brazilian dance workshops (6-10 p.m.), live music (8 p.m. to midnight) and a DJ set with Brazilian music.
Migrant deal in interest of both Turkey, EU: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has refused to step back from her migrant policy despite frustrations at her Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party's humiliating loss in a regional vote, instead praising the European Union's recent deal with Turkey.
Slovenia: Bulgaria Should Receive Support Against Migrants
The next immigrant wave could lead to conflicts in the Balkans, warned the Slovenian Prime Minister, Miro Cerar.
Austria threatens to sue Hungary for refusing to take migrants back
Austria's interior minister threatened on Sept. 7 to sue Hungary if it refused to take back migrants who had crossed their shared border, as political tensions mounted over immigration before presidential elections.
Heavy floods in southern, northern Greece leave four dead, one missing
Heavy floods caused by rain in southern and northern Greece left four people dead and one missing, officials said on Wednesday. According to authorities, the four victims died in the Peloponnese. There was extensive damage in hundreds of houses and businesses, authorities added. [ANA-MPA, AP]
Final countdown for the Film Festival in Drama
The great celebration of short films returns this year with the 39th Greek Short Film Festival in Drama and the 22nd International Short Film Festival in Drama which will take place from September 19 to September 24. Drama, this lovely town of Northern Greece has been “connected” for years with short version Greek cinema.