Eurostat – Significant increase in exports – Greece is in 2nd place
Eurostat said trade surplus rose to 18.1 billion euros in June from 7.5 billion euros in May
Παρασκευή 23 Ιανουαρίου 2026
21o Αθήνα
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Mendoni – “Offensive to dangerous conditions for the Parthenon Sculptures”
“The Sculptures of the Parthenon, the top monument of Western Civilization, must return to their homeland,” said the Minister of Culture.
The State with 68% in Attica Bank due to deferred tax
Plans to search for an investor and return to normalcy
Upturn in Zakynthos – Ionian governor announces lifting of restrictive measures
However, an official announcement has not yet been issued confirming the statements of the governor.
Mini cabinet reshuffle after wildfires
Mitsotakis has upgraded minister Akis Skertsos to the post of Statewide Minister, co-equal to the current State Minister Yorgos Gerapetritis.
ATHEX – No rhythm and turnover due to holidays – The finale of an adventurous week
Today the weekly change will be set as so far there is a marginal increase by half a unit from last Friday.
Campaign for art and museums on the backs of buses
The Municipality of Athens and the Athens Culture Net of the municipality support the bilingual campaign (Greek and English) of the company Interbus SA
August 15 holiday – High occupancy – Increased bookings via Airbnb
High occupancy of over 90% is recorded in accommodations available online and located in popular destinations in the country
Athens is being evaluated as a sustainable destination
The process for the evaluation and certification of Athens as a sustainable destination is activated by the Development and Tourism Promotion Company of the Municipality of Athens
Fires – More than 100Κ hectares of ash in two weeks in Greece
From July 29 to August 12, 100,874 hectares were burned in Greece, according to calculations made by the French Agency based on EFFIS data.
Eurostat – When do Greeks leave their paternal hearth
According to Eurostat data in 2020, Greeks leave their parents’ home, at an average age of 29.4, compared to 26.4 in the EU
OSE: Restoration of the railway network from the catastrophic fires in Varybobi
From Friday, 13.8.2021, the entire line will be put into circulation, fully electrified
ELSTAT – Unemployment at 15% in June 2021
Those employed reached 3,981,468 people, recording an increase of 181,470 people compared to June 2020 (+ 4.8%) and 64,281 people compared to May 2021 (+ 1.6%)
Mitsotakis – We must change the economic model – The economy will recover quickly
The new conditions justify the choice to make the environment a national priority. Deliginization, Recovery Fund resources and the new NSRF are powerful financial tools
SNF – Extraordinary donation of 15 million euros for the fires
The Foundation also states that it is in discussions with the competent bodies for cooperation
Shipwreck in Milos – All 17 passengers safe
The incident happened 16 nautical miles northwest of Milos, near Falconera while in the area prevailing winds of 4-5 Beaufort.
ATHEX – Pre-conference comment
The market this week started with a drop from 903.33 followed by a series of sessions that brought the average back to 900 points.
Opinion – Let’s talk about forests this winter
Every summer we discuss the need this time to learn our lesson and prepare in time. And every summer we are unprepared
Morgan Stanley – Κλιματική αλλαγή και τεκνοποίηση
Οι περιβαλλοντικοί κίνδυνοι περιορίζουν την επιθυμία των ανθρώπων να αποκτήσουν παιδιά
Euroseas – Fares are four times higher now
Euroseas, the NASDAQ-listed shipping company of Aristides Pitta, announced for the second quarter of 2021 total revenues of $ 18.3 million, increased by 35.4%.
Costas Mantonanakis, one of the important ancestors of Greek tourism, passed away
K. Mantonanakis was the father of Pantelis and Anna Mantonanakis, who are now at the helm of Helios Hotels and Resorts
August Full Moon – With free admission to archeological sites and museums
The full moon of August is on the 22nd of the month. We will be able to enjoy it with free admission to all archeological sites.
All-night battle on five fronts in Halkidiki after the storm
The fire brigade is fighting the fires that broke out in areas of Halkidiki after the summer storm.
Funding for nine municipalities for immigration management
Specifically, the municipalities of Andravida-Kyllini, Thebes, Ioannina, Kos, Lavreotiki, Mytilene, Pogoni, Oropos and Chios are subsidized with 2,347,400 euros
Star Bulk – Expects even better quarters in bulk dry cargo
With 128 dry bulk carriers in its fleet, Star Bulk Carriers presented in the second quarter of 2021 revenues more than double the corresponding period of 2020.
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