News archive of June 2024
Australia bans Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier for safety violations
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has taken decisive action, imposing a three-month ban on the Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier Peace from accessing Australian ports due to serious safety concerns.
Managed by Danaos Shipping Co, a leading global container ship operator and the exclusive manager of Danaos Corporation, the vessel recently re-entered the dry bulk market.
Coldplay: The Band that will Rock OAKA
The ‘Beatles of the 21st century’ are gearing up for a spectacular weekend on June 8 & 9, ready to rock its Greek audience – Its band members & what will be vibing in Athens
Olympiakos draws first blood in Basket League finals
The series of the Basket League finals is promising to be extremely interesting, as Olympiakos has already managed to snatch home advantage from Euroleague champion Panathinaikos with its road win on Wednesday.
The Reds led throughout Game 1 of the best-of-five series and won 89-84 in front of a capacity crowd of Panathinaikos supporters at the Olympic Sports Hall.
Olympiacos 89-84 against Panathinaikos in OAKA and took a lead in the Basket League title
Olympiacos was better than Panathinaikos throughout the game, made the break from the start in the finals series and gained the lead - The title is decided on three wins, the second game will be played in the Peace and Friendship Stadium on Friday (7/6)
ATHEX: Stocks post rebound after dip
Greek stocks recovered most of their losses from Tuesday's session on Wednesday, in a rebound that was more common when Athinon Avenue was not perceived as a developed market, but rather a bourse easily swayed by fears and hopes within Greece and abroad, i.e. during the decade-long financial crisis.
Ioannina: Handcuffs to four minors who blackmailed their classmate
Four perpetrators were charged with assaulting three female students for coercing their classmate with threats to his physical integrity to hand over money, which totalled 400 euros
Time to grow up
This year's European Parliament elections are perhaps the most important event for the bloc since the European Single Currency Agreement. For the first time in many years, the European Union finds itself at a double crossroads. One concerns its geopolitical orientation, as it finds itself faced with two wars in its wider neighborhood - in Ukraine and in the Middle East.