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Improved terms in new Attiki Odos concession contract
According to the new contract for the concession of Attiki Odos, the fee that state asset utilization fund TAIPED will receive for the concession of the Attica ringroad is 3.27 billion euro.
‘I want to play a part’ in deeper ties
Greek-American Maggie Goodlander, with an impressive career in Washington’s highest decision-making circles, is running as the Democratic candidate for New Hampshire’s second Congressional District.
SYRIZA’s political sideshow
Ilias Iliou, the parliamentary group representative for the United Democratic Left (EDA) party between 1958-1967 and a politician who was widely respected, even by his rivals, once quipped about the communists’ unique ability to turn a mundane procedure like a meeting into a process that needs to be suffered through. The events in the last […]
Factbox-What are countries doing to get nationals out of Lebanon?
A sharp escalation in border warfare between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has sent Western nations scrambling to update contingency plans for evacuations from the region.
Solar park sprawl raising concerns in Thessaly
The agricultural landscape in the Thessaly Plain in central Greece has come under pressure from solar energy projects encroaching on productive farmland.
Watchdog slaps Motor Oil with €9.2 mln fine
The Hellenic Competition Commission fined the Motor Oil petroleum company 9.2 million euros and an associated individual €50,000 for obstruction of an on-site inspection.
International Maritime Organization meeting to focus on environment
Environmental issues including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships will be at the center of the 82nd session of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting in London through Friday.
West Attica Urban Railroad to be completed in second half of 2026
The new West Attica Urban Railroad is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) CEO Panagiotis Terezakis said.
Cyprus sees July tourism revenues rise
Tourism revenue in Cyprus grew by 19.4 million euros in July 2024, reaching €474 million.
California bans legacy admissions at private universities
California will ban private colleges and universities, including some of the nation’s most selective institutions, from giving special consideration to applicants who have family or other connections to the schools, a practice known as legacy admissions.
ATHEX: Monthly rise of 1.45% on Athinon Avenue
The placement of a 10% in National Bank of Greece dominated the interest of traders and outshone the bourse session on Monday.
Visa-free travel to China
Citizens of Greece and three other EU countries will enjoy visa-free travel to China starting October 15.
Endurance and dominance
New Democracy has shown remarkable resilience over the last 50 years. It endured great economic and political crises, intense internal divisions and the disintegration of mainstream parties.
Ark of the World charity founder denies wrongdoing
Father Antonios Papanikolaou, founder of the Ark of the World charity, insisted on Monday that he is innocent of any wrongdoing regarding allegations of abuse and mistreatment of minors at the organization’s facilities.
New poll shows SYRIZA dropping to fifth place
A poll released on Monday shows SYRIZA dropping to fifth place, while PASOK maintains a steady second position behind New Democracy.
Servicers seek ‘ghost’ debtors
Debt management companies are diving into the hard core of the private debt owed to banks.
Where power bill money goes
Various charges and fees account for about 50% of what households pay for electricity.
President Sakellaropoulou reiterates Greece’s support for Cyprus
The President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, is visiting Nicosia following an invitation from Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to attend the celebrations for the 64th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the Republic of Cyprus.
Eight rescued as yacht sinks in southeastern Aegean
Eight Polish passengers were rescued after their yacht sank near the Greek islet of Levitha, located between Patmos and Leros in the Dodecanese in the southeastern Aegean.