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No fireworks in Syriza leadership candidates’ debate
The four candidates for the leadership of left-wing Syriza took part Wednesday in a debate largely devoid of drama on state TV ERT.
ATHEX: Rebound for bourse after Tuesday drop
The Greek bourse’s benchmark came off Tuesday’s three-and-a-half-month lows on Wednesday to show a significant rebound.
Events won’t wait
“My last call to colleagues: Be more united, take decisions quicker. Events won’t wait for you,” was the advice of the EU’s chief of foreign policy, Josep Borrell, at the last Foreign Affairs Council that he chaired.
SYRIZA might soon lose 3 more MPs
SYRIZA could soon lose its position as the main opposition party, as reports suggest that three more MPs are considering leaving. If this happens, PASOK could become the main opposition party in the Greek parliament.
Greece shuts Kyiv embassy
Greece, Italy and Spain have shuttered their embassies in Kyiv following US warnings of potential Russian retaliation for recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory using US-supplied precision missiles.
A logo or a symbol of futility?
It’s important to distinguish between the bureaucratic process and the aesthetic result. The decision to call off the design competition for a logo for the Thessaloniki metro should be discussed separately from the end-result, which everyone will have a different opinion on.
Kasselakis to announce new party name on Saturday
Stefanos Kasselakis has announced that the founding declaration and name of his new political party will be announced at noon on Saturday.
Greek scientists chart volcanic fury beneath
In 2022, Greek geologists Dimitris Kostopoulos and Panagiotis Pomonis initiated groundbreaking research to refine how volcanic explosivity is assessed.
Alexi Giannoulias could run for Chicago mayor, reports say
Greek American politician Alexi Giannoulias might be recruited to run for Chicago mayor in 2027, according to reports.
Santorini sees turnover of €376 mln in accommodation and catering in Q3
Santorini has topped the list of Cycladic islands in terms of revenue from accommodation and catering, bringing in a total of almost 376 million euros in the busiest tourist months of July, August and September, a study has found.
Police release photographs of Pangrati arms cache
Police have released photographs of the arms cache found in a storeroom of an apartment building in the Pangrati district on Tuesday evening.
Amazon invests in three wind farms in Greece
Amazon has agreed to invest in three new utility-scale wind farms in Greece, in the Western and Central Macedonia and the Peloponnese, the retail giant announced on Wednesday.
EFET recalls white and brown sugar batches
The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) is recalling batches of white granulated sugar and brown cane sugar from the market.
Fresh row between SYRIZA and Kasselakis over referendum comments
Ahead of a televised debate between the four candidates for the top job in SYRIZA, a fresh row has broken out between the main opposition party and its ousted former leader Stefanos Kasselakis over comments he made regarding Alexis Tsipras’ holding and handing of the 2015 referendum.
Greek government reopens 10-year bond to tap €250 million
The Greek government taps the markets Wednesday with a reissuance of its 10-year bond.
Temperatures to drop 10C this weekend
Weather forecasters say there will be a noticeable drop in temperatures by 10C and more this coming weekend.
Gang members arrested for forcing disabled individuals into begging
A criminal organization involved in trafficking foreigners to exploit them for begging was been dismantled on Tuesday in Athens.
New budget includes support measures over 1 bln euros
The final draft of the 2025 provides for more tax revenues, higher growth and a further decline in unemployment.
Strike rally and march in downtown Athens concludes
Thousands of workers have marched through Athens as part of a 24-hour general strike called by labor unions to protest the rising cost of living and timed to coincide with the government submitting the 2025 budget to Parliament.
Erdogan opposes Ukraine use of US long range missiles, urges restraint
Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan opposes a US decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to attack inside Russia, saying it would further enflame the conflict, according to a readout shared by his office on Wednesday.