Social security system misses out on a windfall
PENSION SYSTEM

The passive management of the social security system’s reserves has led to large losses.

157,000 Greeks register for postal voting in EU elections ahead of Monday deadline
NEWS

More than 157,000 Greek citizens have registered to vote by mail in the June 9 European elections, according to official figures released Saturday. Of these, about 116,000 are residents of Greece, while nearly 41,100 live in 115 other countries.



Turkish Deputy Foreign Min assumes permanent role at UN office in Geneva
FOREIGN POLICY

Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Burak Akcapar, transitions to a permanent role as the country’s representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, according to Turkey’s state television network TRT.

Seating violations continue
PUBLIC SPACES

A much greater number of violations related to the placement of table seating in public spaces were recorded in the first quarter of this year in the Greek capital, City of Athens data have shown. 

Retailers extend hours for Palm Sunday ahead of Easter week
NEWS

Stores will open on Sunday, in line with Easter holiday arrangements.



ANALYSIS

There is certainly nothing measly about 244,000 votes. This was, more or less, the number of ballots it took to elect the far-right Spartiates as the fifth biggest party in Parliament in June 2023.

Beef with vegetables in a tasty lemon sauce
COOKING

A delicious, lemony, first-class dish for the Sunday table.

10 exceptional monovarietal Greek olive oils
FOOD

These 10 producers have extracted their most precious oil from a single olive variety, capturing intense flavors that reflect their passion and the essence of the Greek landscape.

Where to eat the best pizza in Athens
FOOD

On the occasion of three great new pizzerias that recently opened in Athens, we sample different flavors and styles of what is arguably the most famous fast food.

The hostess with the mostest who took NYC by storm
FOOD

Successful Greek-American events organizer Floris Costalas shares the secrets of what makes a social gathering a memorable experience