Approximately 15,000 Greek public employees should have been laid off in 2013 and 2014, according to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Greek government and the Troika of international lenders. From these 15,000, approximately 8,500 layoffs have already been carried out and the remaining 6,500 must be implemented within the next six months.

On the occasion of its fifth birthday on Friday 20 June 2014, the Acropolis Museum will commence an ambitious digital restoration program of the Parthenon sculptures. Horse riders of the west frieze will be presented in 3D digital images with additions of copper weapons and bridles, with alternating light and color testing.

Chinese, French, German and Spanish firms are vying to build an 800 million euro airport on the island of Crete, the next playground of the government's privatization dance.

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, celebrated the resumption of operations to Athens Greece with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Bahrain International Airport.