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Almost half of Greek households spend more than they declare
Two out of five households spend more than they declare, with this percentage appearing higher after the start of the inflation crisis.
AI: A double-edged sword
A few days ago, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills aimed at limiting the use of artificial intelligence to create and distribute misleading images and videos ahead of the US election.
Streets in downtown Athens to close for icon procession
Streets in the downtown Athens neighborhood of Kolonaki and surrounding areas will be closed for several hours on Thursday afternoon for a religious procession.
Shots fired during fight on central Syngrou Avenue
Police in Athens are investigating a fight that involved a firearm in the early hours of Thursday on central Syngrou Avenue.
Greece on alert for migrant wave, terror concerns
Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the country’s National Security Council (KYSYEA).
BoG: Measures needed for Greek ship register
Speaking at the Piraeus Shipping Club, Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras addressed the challenges facing Greek shipping.
German tour operators impressed by Magnesia
The first encouraging messages for an increase in the number of German tourists to Mount Pilio, the Sporades islands and Thessaly in general during the upcoming tourism season come immediately after the conclusion of the 1st Greek-German Tourism Forum.
Europe closely monitoring refugee crisis in Lebanon
As the crisis in the Middle East intensifies, the European Union is closely monitoring the influx of refugees from Lebanon into Syria.
Athens Chamber of Commerce and Egyptian embassy host event on investment opportunities in Egypt
An event focused on business and investment opportunities in Egypt was organized by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Egyptian Embassy in Athens.
Mortgage rates go up in Cyprus
Banks in Cyprus raised the interest rates on home loans in August.
‘Green’ residential electricity tariffs reduced by 6-17% in October
“Green” residential electricity tariffs are reduced by 6-17% in October, while two suppliers (Heron and Protergia) have kept the prices stable for the fourth month in a row.
Economy back to 2009 in four years’ time
Nearly 20 years of streamlining, junk-rated bonds and dramatic income cuts have apparently taken the economy back to nearly where it was before it entered bankruptcy.
Listed companies enjoy record profits in year’s first half
The period January-June saw new records in operating and net profits.
Organized state
Organized crime can only be effectively addressed when state agencies responsible for combating it are better organized than the criminals themselves.
In the age of the barbarians
We are facing a period of rapid global developments. The planet no longer has a “master,” and anyone who didn’t realize that before now understands it.
Golden Visas for Israelis soar
The increase in investors from the US is also great, amounting to 47% on an annual basis.
Oktoberfest | Athens | October 3-6
Who says Oktoberfest is only celebrated in Germany? After a highly successful event last year, Oktoberfest Athens returns to the Old OSY Bus Depot (Pireos & Ermou) in Gazi from October 3 to 6
ATHEX: War drums send stocks tumbling
Turnover amounted to 196.7 million euros, up from Tuesday’s €106.2 million.
Police recovers AK-47 rifle after car chase in western Attica
A dramatic police chase unfolded in Zefyri, western Attica late Tuesday night following reports of gunfire.
Police crackdown on western Attica leads to multiple arrests
A large-scale police operation took place on Wednesday morning in western Attica as part of a crackdown on crime in the wider region.