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1. Athens unvarnished

   Daily life in summer Athens is a subject that never grows old. It’s constantly shaped by the experiences of each resident and visitor.

2. Every other employee wants another job

   One in two workers are looking for a new job that will give them more opportunities for professional development and greater job satisfaction.

3. Millions of sheep, goats, but where’s the milk?

   How many sheep and goats does Greece actually have? And if the country has as many as declared in subsidy applications – approximately 15.9 million animals in 2024 – where is the enormous quantity of milk they should logically produce?

4. European Social Fund to boost inclusion initiatives

   Minister of Social Cohesion and Family Domna Michailidou met on Friday with the European Commission’s director-general for employment, social affairs and inclusion, Mario Nava. 

5. Coach goes the distance in Crete

   It’s a common belief that children living in the countryside have more opportunities than their urban peers to expend their youthful energy thanks to their geographical location.

6. Greek Gen-Zers around the world try to stay connected to their homeland

   Across the world, second-generation Greek Gen-Zers are consuming language, music and media as a means to remain connected with their cultural heritage and families.

7. Summer sales begin July 14, retailers anticipate turnover boost

   Greece’s summer sales season will kick off on July 14 and run through August 30, with shops also allowed to open on Sunday, July 20, in a bid to further boost shopping activity.

8. Discrepancies in Greece’s livestock data raise concerns

   Greece reportedly has 15.9 million sheep and goats according to 2024 Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) declarations, used by EU member states to manage and control payments to farmers. Yet, serious inconsistencies emerge when comparing these figures to actual milk production data.

9. Fugitives wanted for murder in Turkey arrested near Athens

   Three individuals wanted by Turkish authorities in connection with a 2024 case of robbery, kidnapping, and murder were arrested late this week in the coastal town Artemida, east of Athens, Greek authorities have announced.

10. Foreign minister in Benghazi Sunday for high-level talks

    Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis travels to Benghazi on Sunday for a key meeting with the head of the Libyan National Army and de facto ruler of eastern Libya, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.