Bazaars

The Meet Market (themeetmarket.gr) has been calling on Athenians to come together at its nomadic bazaars in various locations around the city since 2007. More than 120 Greek designers, artisanal producers, craftsmen and women, and artists make up this edition at the Technopolis cultural complex in Gazi (100 Pireos).

Asian shares mostly gained on Wednesday after global markets fell as traders locked in profits following recent tech-driven rallies.

Gold prices and bitcoin hit all-time highs Tuesday before reversing gains, while the sell-off in some technology stocks hit many markets around the world.

The fish market in the southern province of Hatay's İskenderun district, which faced massive destruction in the deadly Feb. 6 quakes, has reopened its stalls with the completion of renovation works.

The fish market in the district's center was mostly destroyed in the twin earthquake that jolted the country's southern provinces in early February.

With only a few days left until Eid al-Fitr, people have started thronging the shops in Istanbul's Eminönü district, famous for traditional Turkish delight and Ottomon-inspired sweets, to do holiday shopping.

As preparations for Ramadan are ongoing, in Eminönü, flamboyant candies, chocolates and Turkish delights have taken their place on the counters.

The restoration and strengthening works against possible earthquake risk in Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar, which have been going on for about three years, have mostly come to an end.

Greece constitutes a window to the countries of Western Europe for retail chains from Serbia, which have recently been active in this country and indeed with rapid growth rates.

The leader has one-third of the market

We will have to get used to the high prices of vegetables. Currently, Bulgarian cucumbers are in the range of BGN 4.80(EUR 2.45) - BGN 5.20 wholesale and the price will jump even more because of the more expensive gas and electricity, as well as the requirements for higher insurance of agricultural manufacturers.

The German Christmas Bazaar will be opened today at 6 pm in the City Garden in the capital, Teodora Breme, manager of the company, organizer of the bazaar, told BTA.

Located in the Central Anatolian province of Konya, the Rampalı Bazaar is famous for its second-hand booksellers and music stores as well as draws the attention of visitors with its vintage ambiance and extraordinary architecture.

The bazaar, which lies close to the city center, brings book lovers, students, academics, musicians and music lovers together under the same roof.