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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).

Equities retreated on April 15 after Iran ramped up Middle East tensions by launching a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel over the weekend, fuelling fears of a wider conflict in the volatile region.

However, analysts said there was hope among traders that the crisis could be contained.

That sliver of optimism helped drag oil prices lower.

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.

Efood Market, the supermarket arm of online platform efood, is reducing prices on 1,200 products so that it can offer its customers a variety of options at affordable prices in the present climate or rising costs, it said in an announcement. 

Greek consumers proved active during the festive period, the sector's most important, with a preference for sports as well as more festive items, market insiders note.

The prospects of the Greek luxury housing market remain particularly positive for 2024, based on a relevant report by Sotheby's International Realty, which analyzes the picture in 83 markets internationally.

The implementation of Point of Sale (POS) machines for credit and debit card transactions in farmer's markets will begin on Tuesday,  the Panhellenic Federation of Professional Sellers of Farmer's Markets announced Saturday.

This marks a new era for farmer's markets, obligating the universal use of POS machines to optimize service for both consumers and vendors. 

"First we meet, then we market," is the motto of the Meet Market, which returns for its annual Christmas extravaganza at Technopolis (athens-technopolis.gr) in Gazi.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as Bulgaria's cities gear up for a dazzling array of Christmas markets. From Sofia to Plovdiv to Ruse, these bustling markets promise delightful treats, heartwarming activities, and festive shopping opportunities for everyone.

The environmental NGO Astiki Melissa and producers and consumers' community Mpostani are set to present an informative talk about the value of insects in the production and variety of vegetables and which produce would disappear if insects were to go extinct. The event will take place at the Kypseli Municipal Market (agorakypselis.gr) between 3 and 5 p.m. with free admission.