Infrastructure
Athens City Hall Exploits Empty Roads to Fix Streets, Pavements
There has never been a better time to resurface a road.
Technology
Thessaloniki Inventors and Startuppers Help Fight Against COVID-19
In just days, the bright minds of “COVID-19 Response Greece” designed and manufactured thousands of face shields for front-line health workers.
BUSINESS & TECH
Aegean Airlines, Hellenic Petroleum Offer Medical Supply Help
The two companies are stepping up to cover the cost of flights from Asia and other parts of the world to bring in much needed medical supplies to Greece.
Commerce
Coronavirus Lockdown Leads to New Partnerships Between Companies
With demand for delivery services soaring, supermarkets are exploring new ways of delivering products to consumers' doorsteps.
Transportation
Late-Night Services Stopped on Athens Metro and Tram
There will be no metro and tram services after midnight, while bus routes will also be scaled back after demand drops due to efforts to curb COVID-19.
Transportation
Air Pollution Measurements Show Greeks Are Staying Home
While researchers warn that it is too soon to draw safe conclusions, closures and social distancing appear to have had a major impact on air pollution.
Agriculture
Bill Gates Invests in Greek Fish Farming
According to reporting from Kathimerini newspaper, funds from the Gates Foundation have helped finance Philosofish, a major player in Greek fish farming.
BUSINESS & TECH
Cosmote to Create Greece’s First 5G Network
The company plans to roll out 5G capability across the capital, installing equipment that will remain switched off until the necessary license is acquired.
