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1. Unimed Maritime Solutions to unveil unified maritime health platform

   Global maritime health and compliance provider Unimed Maritime Solutions will showcase a new integrated digital platform and mark a major company milestone during Posidonia 2026.

2. Blue properties boost market

   Seaview properties help the Greek luxury residential market compete as equal with developed markets such as Spain and Switzerland, thanks to key areas such as the Athenian Riviera, the Cyclades and Ionian islands.

3. Honoring compassion at the edge of exile

   For decades, Swiss dentist Julien Grivel traveled to Greece to voluntarily treat Hansen’s disease patients at Athens’ “Agia Varvara” hospital, many transferred there from Spinalonga.

4. Incompetence and silence

   Several municipalities across southern Attica were thrown into turmoil on Tuesday by an incident that could very well have been a serious threat to public health.

5. Karystianou rolls out new party, attacks political establishment

   Rail safety activist Maria Karystianou formally entered Greek politics Thursday, rolling out a new party named "Hope for Democracy" with a platform strong on anti-establishment rhetoric and support for policies ranging from animal welfare to fighting price-gouging and corruption.

6. ATHEX: PPC rules the bourse roost after increase

   Public Power Corporation stole the show yet again at the Greek stock market on Thursday.

7. Graviera Naxou tied for world’s top hard cheese

   Greek cheeses dominated TasteAtlas’ latest global rankings, with Graviera Naxou sharing the top spot for the world’s best hard cheese alongside Italy’s Parmigiano Reggiano.

8. Shaking up the political landscape

   The political landscape as we have known it for the past few years is in for a major shakeup with the upcoming launch of two new political parties.

9. Top court resists judicial retirement age hike

   The Council of State has recommended against raising the mandatory retirement age for judges, rejecting a proposal to extend service beyond 67, according to positions adopted by the court’s Administrative Plenary.

10. Buster Keaton with Live Music | Athens | June 19

    The Athens Concert Hall’s Garden (Vasilissis Sofias & Kokkali) will host an open-air screening of Buster Keaton's “The General” with a live score.