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Cyprus banks told to stop abusive terms
Thousands of borrowers in Cyprus will soon see fairer treatment from banks, thanks to a landmark court decision banning the use of abusive clauses in loan contracts.
Primary budget surplus nears €4 bln in first four months
The primary surplus of the state budget on a cash basis approached 4 billion euros in the January-April period, the Bank of Greece (BoG) announced on Friday.
SkyUp Airlines launches Chisinau–Athens route
Ukrainian airline SkyUp Airlines is launching its first route from Chisinau to Athens International Airport on Monday.
Who pays the unpaid bills?
In a free market, there can be no collective liability for debts, nor a guarantee for damages, which would be paid by consistent consumers, to protect private businesses.
IMF: Childcare is key to increasing female employment
Addressing childcare needs in Greece could by itself lead to a 3% increase in labor force participation, International Monetary Fund analysts say.
Musical bridge between Greece, Turkey
The news coverage of Greece’s relations with Turkey is mainly of a geopolitical character, but there is a much more pleasant aspect which shows that, in addition to what divides us, there are also many things that unite us.
The Trump doctrine
“In recent years, far too many American presidents have been afflicted with the notion that it’s our job to look into the souls of foreign leaders and use US policy to dispense justice for their sins,” Donald Trump declared on Wednesday, at an investment conference in Riyadh.
ATHEX: Metlen helps index to 15-year high
Metlen jumped 4.13% and led the main index of the Greek stock market above the 1,800-point psychological milestone on Friday.
Ari Eldjarn | Athens | May 21
Icelandic comedian Ari Eldjern brings his new show, “From Iceland With Love,” to Athens at the Arch Club (111 Konstantinoupoleos).
Deputy foreign minister highlights economic reforms, transatlantic cooperation in New York
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou delivered a message of confidence, reform, and strengthened transatlantic ties during an official dinner hosted by the Hellenic American Bankers Association (HABA) in New York on Thursday night.
Wine to bring out feta’s formidable qualities
A barley rusk, a freshly picked tomato and a slice of feta: This is the ultimate luxury of simplicity.
Man arrested in €130,000 safe heist case
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, in connection with a string of high-value thefts and a cache of illegal weapons and narcotics, police said Friday.
Authorities detain woman after discovery of dead fetus in Thessaloniki
A 30-year-old woman has been located and detained in connection with the discovery of a dead fetus in Thessaloniki’s northern outskirts on Friday morning.
Rural lawmakers rebuke zoning decree
A growing rift between regional lawmakers and the government over a new presidential decree took center stage on Thursday, as members of the ruling New Democracy party openly voiced their concerns during a meeting with Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou.
Unpaid power bills soar 40%
The overdue debts of electricity consumers to providers skyrocketed in 2024, recording a jump of 39.9% compared to 2023.
Odette Is not Dead | Athens | May 19-20
“Odette Is not Dead,” the latest performance by artist duo Satanellas (Sofia Puktou and Chrysanthi Fytiza), explores adulthood as a journey with no clear destination.
ESEE: Commerce, economy’s strongest sector, must be reinforced as key driver
Greek commerce must be reinforced and positioned as a key driver of economic growth within the country’s evolving development model, Stavros Kafounis, President of the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE), noted during a meeting with Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos on Thursday.
Dust levels in Athens rise above safety thresholds
Thick African dust blanketed the Athens metropolitan area on Friday, reducing visibility and creating a hazy atmosphere across Attica. The dust, combined with heavy cloud cover, kept temperatures below 23 degrees Celsius, even in central Athens.
Speed, spin and the struggle for the narrative
It was a remarkably swift reaction. Around 10 a.m., the expert report on the Tempe railway disaster – authored by National Technical University of Athens professor Dimitris Karonis – was released to the public. By 10.36 a.m., government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis was already delivering a conclusion live on Skai TV.