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Internet Security giants Kaspersky help restore Santorini Neolithic wall paintings
The Archaeological Society of Athens will have the technological support of Antivirus Internet security giants Kaspersky Labs, in their ongoing efforts to restore beautiful wall paintings in an archaeological excavation site at Akrotiri, on the island of Santorini.
Greek minister promotes collaboration in international culture dialogue
Alternate Culture Minister Nikos Xydakis represented Greece in the international conference “Culture: an instrument of dialogue among peoples”, organized by Italy in the premises of the International Exhibition of the Milan Expo 2015. The conference had the participation of eight three countries and Xydakis had the opportunity to promote cultural partnerships.
Bloodbath as ATHEX resumes trading after five weeks
The Athens Stock Exchange opened after a five-week suspension in Greece with the Athex Composite plunging to 20% at 615.12 when it resumed trading at 10.30 a.m. The falls are even steeper in financials with decreases as much as 30%. The full extent of the losses will be revealed after a few hours of trading.
Greek statistics chief steps down as talks underway: Read his statement
Veteran International Monetary Fund statistician Andreas Georgiou was appointed head of Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) in 2010 in an effort to restore credibility to Greek statistics after the debt crisis erupted. On Sunday, he stepped down, informing Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos of his decision not to accept the extension of his term effective on that day.
Canada PM calls Oct 19 election, focus on sluggish economy
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on August 2 called a parliamentary election for Oct 19, kicking off a marathon 11-week campaign likely to focus on a stubbornly sluggish economy and his decade in power.
Polls indicate that Harper's right-of-center Conservative Party, which has been in office since 2006, could well lose its majority in the House of Commons.