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New rail projects worth €1 bln in northern Greece

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 09:24
A number of crucial rail projects that will change the transport map in northern Greece are coming into the implementation phase as ERGOSE proceeds with work to upgrade 370 kilometers of railway tracks.

BoC back on ATHEX after seven years

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 08:00
Bank of Cyprus made its debut on the Athens Stock Exchange on Monday.

Attiki Odos concessionaire to take over from October

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 04:23
The Greek state will turn over the management and use of Attiki Odos highway to the new concessionaire, Nea Attiki Odos SA, on October 6, the ministries of National Economy & Economics and Infrastructure & Transport said on Monday.

Mitsotakis, Erdogan at the UN and the cautious way forward

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 03:57
It is always useful for the Greek prime minister to get together with the Turkish president, whatever the state of bilateral relations; be it tense or relatively calm, as has been the case during more than a year now. 

Israel not facing effective pressure, Greece says

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 03:39
Israel is not facing sufficient pressure to end the war in Gaza and the escalation in Lebanon is a minefield that the international community may not be able to deal with, Greece's foreign minister said on Monday.

Athens theaters tap local talent

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 03:25
The Greek capital’s theater scene is turning away from the usual repertoire of foreign classics and best-sellers by tapping local talent instead.

Samaria Gorge hiker bled to death, coroner confirms

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 03:02
A coroner’s report on Monday confirmed that the death last Wednesday of a German hiker in the Samaria gorge on the island of Crete was due to excessive bleeding after she was struck by falling rocks.

Better Greek-Turkish ties could ease Cyprus talks, Greek minister says

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 02:43
An improvement in Greek-Turkish relations could help UN efforts revive talks between Cyprus’ divided communities, Greece’s foreign minister said on Monday ahead of a meeting between the Turkish and Greek leaders in New York on Tuesday.

The weapons and the staff

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 02:24
The Greek people will pay huge sums for the unquestionably essential upgrade of the country’s defense. This is, indeed, the first time that such a radical restructuring plan for the Armed Forces is being implemented, but other, brave steps are also necessary.

ATHEX: Cypriot boost offers gains to bourse

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 02:23
Two decisions originating from Cyprus gave Athinon Avenue a significant boost on Monday.

Greece reaffirms support for Western Balkans’ EU integration at UN meeting

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 01:57
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis attended the Ministerial Working Breakfast of the “Friends of the Western Balkans” Group in New York on Monday, part of the 79th UN General Assembly. He reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to supporting the European prospects of six Western Balkan countries.

Man sentenced to prison for arson in Ilia

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 01:53
A 27-year-old man was sentenced on Monday to three years and six months in prison after being arrested for arson by investigative officers of the fire service in Ilia. 

Fines for poor cybersecurity

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 01:03
Greece, like other European Union member-states, is in the process of implementing a new European directive against hacker attacks.

Taylor Swift Night | Athens | September 27

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 00:56
Although Taylor Swift has yet to perform in Greece, Greek Swifties are organizing the next best thing: a tribute night at Death Disco (16 Ogigou ).

Guns, hatred and insanity

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 00:52
Everyone is talking about who will win the elections in the United States. What they’re not talking about as much as they should is what will happen in America after the elections, especially if the result is very close.

Bartholomew highlights environmental stewardship as core to Greek Orthodox faith

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 00:40
Environment-friendly behavior is integral to Greek Orthodox identity, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew said during a speech on Sunday at an event focused on the Church and the environment, held at the Metropolis of Polyani and Kilkis in northern Greece.

Nine EU states around Mediterranean eye cooperation on renewables

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 23:54
Energy officials from nine EU member states in the Mediterranean said on Monday they wanted to turn the region into a renewable energy hub and would pursue ways to facilitate cross-border projects.

Another earthquake rattles Mount Athos

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 23:34
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Mount Athos monastic community in northeastern Greece on Monday afternoon. 

Shooting in central Athens leaves one injured

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 23:31
A shooting occurred on Monday evening at approximately 6.00 p.m. in the Metaxourgeio area of central Athens, leaving one person injured. 

Traveling Duo | Athens | To October 2

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 23:17
A series of works by Chinese photographers Zhou Shengnan and Cao Yanran are on show at the Hellenic Photographic Society in Athens (12 Pontou).

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