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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tragedy at 'El. Venizelos': A 67-year-old woman dies after falling during disembarkation

A 67-year-old woman tragically died after falling while disembarking from a flight at Athens' El. Venizelos airport.

Feb 27 β€’ 16:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: The 2,300 Points Lost (Again) – Explosion in Trading Volume at 709 Million Euros

The Athens Stock Exchange dipped below 2,300 points again amid geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility, overshadowing positive corporate numbers.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:23 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cutting of the New Year's Pie 2026 of the Executive MBA of the Athens University of Economics and Business

The Executive MBA program at the Athens University of Economics and Business successfully held its New Year's Pie cutting event, featuring about 200 participants from the university community.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:51 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

World Obesity Day: It's not a matter of aesthetics. It is a chronic, multifactorial disease

The Panhellenic Association for the Support of People with Obesity is organizing significant social events in Athens and Thessaloniki to raise awareness for World Obesity Day.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fire now in an apartment in Peristeri

A fire broke out in an apartment in Peristeri this Friday afternoon, prompting a strong response from the fire department.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The reception at the Presidential Palace in honor of the diplomats and the messages of K. Tasoulas

Konstantinos Tasoulas hosted an annual reception at the Presidential Palace in Athens for foreign diplomats, emphasizing Greece's commitment to international law amid global challenges.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:51 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Trump views international relations as a 'business transaction' – Peace process advisor Sanam Naraghi-Entgelini at VIMA

Sanam Naraghi-Entgelini, an internationally recognized advisor on peace processes, will be in Athens to present the concept of 'quantum identity' in diplomacy and international relations.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Stock Exchange: Incentives for the Introduction of New Companies Should Be Provided

Top representatives from European and Greek capital markets are advocating for the removal of administrative barriers and the introduction of incentives to attract new companies to the Athens Stock Exchange.

Feb 27 β€’ 10:36 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

J. Walker Leaves 'Rytas' and Finds a New Club

American basketball player J. Walker has signed a contract with the Athens team 'Maroussi' until the end of the 2025-26 season after leaving the Vilnius team 'Rytas'.

Feb 27 β€’ 10:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The University of Athens honored its Professors: The award ceremony for the academic year 2024-2025 took place

The University of Athens held a prestigious award ceremony honoring its professors for their exceptional contributions to academia and society.

Feb 27 β€’ 09:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Municipality of Athens: 90 Jacarandas on Vasilissis Konstantinou Avenue

The Municipality of Athens has initiated the planting of 90 Jacaranda trees along the iconic Vasilissis Konstantinou Avenue as part of a green initiative to enhance the city’s greenery.

Feb 27 β€’ 09:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: Volatility Returns - 'Battle' at 2,300 Units

The Athens Stock Exchange continues to experience volatility as buyers struggle to maintain an upward trend despite positive corporate results for 2025.

Feb 27 β€’ 08:52 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

O.S.E.: Ongoing investigations ordered by the prosecutor for the damage on the Athens - Thessaloniki line, the suspects

Investigations are underway following an order from the Thessaloniki Appeals Prosecutor regarding damage to the Athens-Thessaloniki railway line.

Feb 27 β€’ 08:09 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

What is literature discussing today?

The 1st Athens International Literature Festival (AILF) will take place from March 27-29, 2026, focusing on contemporary issues and featuring prominent authors, journalists, and creators.

Feb 27 β€’ 07:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

GB Roof Garden: The new gastronomic identity of a historic destination in Athens

The GB Roof Garden Restaurant & Bar in Athens is renewing its culinary identity under the guidance of new Chef de Cuisine Giannis Rokanas, offering high-quality Mediterranean cuisine with a fresh seasonal approach and stunning views of the Acropolis.

Feb 27 β€’ 07:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: All the interest in corporate profits, dividends, and MSCI

Investor interest in the Athens Stock Exchange is currently focused on corporate earnings and MSCI index rebalancing following a recovery of the General Index above 2,300 points.

Feb 27 β€’ 07:11 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

RINA: The Ship Energy Efficiency 2026 Conference in Athens

The Ship Energy Efficiency 2026 conference will be held in Athens with a focus on improving ship performance, featuring keynote speaker Dimitris Fafalios.

Feb 27 β€’ 05:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Kostis Palamas: His Death and His 'Self-Portrait'

Kostis Palamas, an iconic figure in Greek literature, passed away on February 27, 1943, and his funeral became a significant anti-occupation protest against the Nazi regime in Athens.

Feb 27 β€’ 01:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens rejects Ankara's letter to the UN on Maritime Law

Greece has formally rejected Turkey's letter to the UN regarding interpretations of Maritime Law while asserting its own legal maritime rights.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Turkey Disturbs the β€˜Calm Waters’ Again – What Athens Answers

Turkey has issued a letter to the UN accusing Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt of violating its sovereign rights, following a meeting between the leaders of Turkey and Greece.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Dukas on wiretaps: "The struggle continues for the punishment of the guilty, no matter how high they are"

Mayor of Athens, Haris Dukas, comments on a judicial decision regarding wiretapping, emphasizing it as a vindication for PASOK and Niko Androulakis.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:08 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metro: Work stoppage on Saturday, from the start of circulation until 9 in the morning

Workers of the Athens Urban Transport Organization will strike on Saturday morning to commemorate the anniversary of a railway tragedy.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

H. Doukas on wiretaps: A first victory for the rule of law - Justification for N. Androulakis and PASOK

Haris Doukas, Athens mayor, comments on the conviction of defendants in a wiretapping trial as a significant win for democracy and justice in Greece.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:18 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: The 12 blue chips that ignore the correction and continue to break records

Despite a -5% decline from recent peaks, at least 12 blue chip stocks on the Athens Stock Exchange continue to reach historical highs.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Smart Mobility and Social Justice: Athens' New Challenge

Athens is increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into urban mobility, raising questions about social equity and the distribution of technological benefits.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Central Athens: Emergency traffic regulations on Saturday due to gatherings for the Tempi incident

Emergency traffic regulations will be in effect in central Athens on Saturday due to scheduled gatherings marking the third anniversary of the train tragedy in Tempi.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:17 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Marinakis on wiretapping: 'The government has taken all due actions'

Pavlos Marinakis comments on the Athens Single-Member Court's ruling regarding wiretapping, defending the government's actions against criticism from the opposition.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Mitsotakis: Macron in Athens for the renewal of the Greek-French agreement

Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis confirmed that French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Greece to renew the Greek-French agreement.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Strike on February 28 for the Tempi: Traffic regulations announced by ELAS

Traffic regulations will be enforced in Athens on February 28 due to planned gatherings commemorating the third anniversary of the Tempi railway disaster.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: Returned to 2,300 points with a jump from National and OPAP

The Athens Stock Exchange remained positive, recovering above 2,300 points due to strong fundamentals and positive corporate figures.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Attica Highway: Long-term traffic regulations in Pallini

Traffic restrictions will be in place on the Attica Highway from February 27 to April 30 due to maintenance work.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

In the new Radical of Kypseli

Athens is rapidly changing, with its culinary scene shifting from the center to the neighborhoods, becoming a notable gastronomic destination.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

G. Chatzitheodosios: Thousands of vacancies in technical professions and artificial intelligence

Greece is facing a serious human resources shortage in technical fields, according to G. Chatzitheodosios, president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Crime & Justice

Christos Mavrikis Arrested Again - Sent to Prison

Christos Mavrikis has been re-arrested and will return to prison following a decision by the Athens Appeals Prosecutor's Office to substitute his house arrest for temporary detention.

Feb 26 β€’ 12:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens Metro: The 'University' station is now open

The 'University' metro station in Athens has reopened to the public after being closed due to a student protest in the city center.

Feb 26 β€’ 12:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Prosecutorial investigation into sabotage of telecommunication cables on the Athens – Thessaloniki railway line

A formal investigation has been initiated regarding the cutting of telecommunication cables along the Athens-Thessaloniki railway line, impacting train operations.

Feb 26 β€’ 12:32 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Live the press conference of Nikos Androulakis after the decision on the wiretaps

Nikos Androulakis holds a press conference following the Athens court's decision on illegal surveillance cases, deeming certain defendants guilty of privacy violations and other crimes.

Feb 26 β€’ 12:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Agricultural University of Athens: 12,375 undergraduate degree titles available on gov.gr

The Agricultural University of Athens has made 12,375 undergraduate degree titles available digitally through the government portal gov.gr.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Prosecutorial investigation into cut telemanagement cables on the Athens-Thessaloniki line

A preliminary investigation has been ordered following the discovery that unknown individuals cut telemanagement cables along the central railway line from Athens to Thessaloniki.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:33 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Commencement of Negotiation for New Common Bond Loan of Capital Clean Energy Carriers

The Athens Stock Exchange welcomed the management of Capital Clean Energy Carriers for the commencement of trading of their new bond loan.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:24 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Student and pupil rally in the center of Athens for the Tempi tragedy – Traffic regulations

Students and pupils are holding a rally in Athens to mark the third anniversary of the Tempi tragedy, demanding justice and safe transportation.

Feb 26 β€’ 10:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Athens: March with free guided tours in museums and archaeological sites

The Municipality of Athens is offering free guided tours of historical and archaeological sites and museums throughout March.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Metaxourgio: Minor took a chain from a passenger - Tried to escape through a Metro tunnel

A 16-year-old was arrested for robbery and disturbing public transport after stealing a chain from a woman at a Metro Station in Greece and attempting to escape through a tunnel.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Journalist Antigone Panelli has passed away

Journalist Antigone Panelli has died unexpectedly at the age of 57.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:43 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vandalism on the telemanagement cables on the Athens-Thessaloniki axis - K. Kyranakis: Some wanted new Tempi

Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis condemned an act of sabotage on the telemanagement cables of the Athens-Thessaloniki railway axis, linking it to a criminal intent to endanger lives, just days before the anniversary of the tragic train accident in Tempi.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: With a good morning, it regains the 2,300 points – Focus on Piraeus Bank and OTE

The Athens Stock Exchange remains positive as optimistic fundamentals support a recovery to the 2,300-point level.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

PASOK: A resounding slap to the Mikotakis state apparatus the decision on the wiretapping

PASOK's spokesperson reacted strongly after the Athens court convicted four individuals involved in illegal wiretapping, calling it a significant blow to Prime Minister Mitsotakis's government.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:04 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Journalist Antigone Panele died suddenly

Antigone Panele, a well-known journalist from Greece, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57, as announced by the Board of Directors of the Association of Journalists of Athens (ESIHA).

Feb 26 β€’ 07:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Two students hospitalized after consuming alcohol – store employee arrested

Two underage girls were hospitalized in Thessaloniki after consuming alcohol during a school trip from Athens, leading to the arrest of a store employee for supplying the alcohol.

Feb 26 β€’ 07:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Crime & Justice

Predator: Guilty for the Wiretaps are the Four Individuals

Four individuals have been found guilty in a wiretapping case by the Single Member Misdemeanor Court of Athens, following the prosecutor's proposal.

Feb 26 β€’ 07:44 UTC

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