“There was traffic and consumption on Easter days, but not at the levels of previous years.” This was supported by the president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, Giannis Chatzitheodosiou today on SKAI TV, talking about the traffic in the market during the Easter holidays. “As long as the employees’ money is exhausted in the […]
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Zelensky: No horde and no “evil” will destroy Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged today in his Easter message that no “evil” would destroy his country and prayed that God would bring back happiness to children and consolation to mourning mothers. In front of the Hagia Sophia in Kyiv, a 1,000-year-old church, Zelensky said in a recorded message to the Ukrainian people that the […]
Cyprus: N. Anastasiadis’s last Easter message as PD with special reports on the reunification of Cyprus
His last Easter message as President of the Republic of Cyprus was sent by PD Nikos Anastasiadis. With extensive references to the Ukrainian issue, but also to the Pandemic, Mr. Anastasiadis expressed his wishes to all Cypriots, while reiterating the need to redress the injustice – as he characterized it – of the separation between […]
Al. Tsipras: Our people know how to find the ways of the Resurrection
“Easter is the celebration of hope. It always comes to illuminate with the Divine Passions the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, the hope for a better tomorrow. To give the message that we can win our lives in terms of solidarity, humanity and justice. let us win the Light and the spring “, states in his […]
ESEE: Between 67.70 and 95.20 euros the cost of the Easter table
“Strongly inflated” are the prices for the Easter table, according to a survey by the Institute of Commerce and Services of the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (IN.EMY – ESEE) and its cost is estimated to range between 67.70 and 95, 20 euros. “The cost of the Easter table seems to be very high […]
KEPEA / GSEE: When is the Easter Gift paid?
The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) and the Information Center for Employees & Unemployed of the Confederation (KEPEA / GSEE) provide clarifications regarding the Easter Gift of private sector employees. Employees also have the opportunity to calculate the Easter Gift they are entitled to, at the following link: https://www.kepea.gr/calc-doro-pasxa.php. In particular, the GSEE and […]
PESA: The Easter move is not enough to ‘resurrect’ the Attica market
“The increases in food, which are included in the Easter table, are almost certain to reduce consumption and Easter turnover by up to 30% in many other branches of the retail trade.” This is noted in a statement by the Regional Chamber Council of Attica (PESA) and adds that the Easter festive season is short […]
Easter Monday: where does the tradition of Easter Monday come from?
For everyone it is Easter Monday even if officially it is called Easter Monday. This year falls on April 18th. It is the day following the Easter and it’s a holiday. Tradition has it that it is a day of trips out of town, which this year can return after two years of hiatus due […]
Pope Francis: Peace for Ukraine and ‘not getting used to war’
Particular emphasis was placed on Ukraine and its afflicted people in Pope Francis’ message for Catholic Easter. The pope stressed that “our eyes are full of surprise, in this Easter of war” and that “there is too much blood and violence, too many brothers and sisters trying to escape the bombs”. “Christ is Risen, today […]
Easter, origin and meaning of the festival
For the first time in two years the Easter she is not necessarily a housewife. No lockdown, no red zone. You can have outings and parties. The mask is still mandatory in all closed places and in some places the Green Pass is still required. This day is first of all one religious festivity, the […]