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Development minister announces more measures to cut red tape
Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos announced plans on Tuesday to reduce bureaucracy in at least 15 procedures relating to the industry to facilitate professional and business activity.
Cruise industry warns of potential impact of fee
The cruise industry has voiced its opposition to the fee the government said it will impose as of 2025 on cruise ports of call, reaching up to 20 euros per person for Mykonos and Santorini.
Cyprus hits record high in August arrivals
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached an all-time high for August this year.
How rituals of faith became another casualty of war
Since the Oct. 7 attacks and the start of the war in the Gaza Strip, no part of life in the region has been left untouched – least of all, the three great religions whose histories are rooted there.
Eurobank signs MoU with Indian Chamber of Commerce
Eurobank and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to work toward establishing the India-Greece-Cyprus (IGC) Business Council.
Central Bank standoff in Libya fuels fears of new conflict
Amberin Zaman, Al-Monitor’s chief correspondent covering major stories on the Middle East and North Africa, joins Thanos Davelis to look into the unfolding crisis in Libya over the leadership of the country's Central Bank that is fueling fears of renewed conflict, and break down whether this should be a cause for concern in the Mediterranean.
Acting How? | Athens | September 21
The theater group Acting How? launches the new season with an open presentation of its work and courses on Saturday at noon in Kerameikos.
Legislative ills
All Greek political parties theoretically agree on the best practices in the legislative process. All parties have recognized, since the restoration of democracy, the problem of last-minute amendments introduced without consultation to unrelated bills.
Iraklio to host Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum
Iraklio will host the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum next May, as the organizers prepare to bring this Confex event to Crete for the first time.
ATHEX: Third day of gains for benchmark
Stocks grew at Athinon Avenue on Tuesday for a third day in a row.
Tribute to Leonid Kogan | Thessaloniki | October 1-6
A century after the birth of Leonid Kogan, one of the greatest violinists of all time, three renowned violinists Leonidas Kavakos, Viktoria Mullova and Augustin Hadelich will come together to pay tribute to his legacy.
Three Greek antiquities repatriated from the US
Three Greek antiquities that had been removed from Greece at an unknown date have been repatriated from the United States, the Culture Ministry announced Tuesday.
Cyprus approves electricity cable to link its power grid with Greece’s
Cyprus has given the green light for construction of a 1.9 billion euro ($2.1 billion) undersea electricity cable linking its grid with Greece’s, aiming to sharply reduce electricity bills and end its energy isolation, the country’s energy minister said Tuesday.
Three workers injured in fire at Motor Oil refinery, company reports
Three workers were injured in a fire that broke out inside Greece’s second-largest oil refinery on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of personnel, according to an announcement by Motor Oil, which operates the refinery.
Still trying to avoid taxation
Bars, hairdressers, restaurants, car repair shops and others declare losses or minimal profit
From Letta to Draghi
In Europe, we all needed what Mario Draghi offered us last week. In the 400 pages of his report on the future of European competitiveness, he first reminded us of the values on which it was founded and for which the European Union deserves to exist.
Expansion of Public Investments Program
This year’s Public Investments Program is being expanded by 900 million euros.
Public consultation lagging, study finds
More than 30% of the final articles of the laws passed in 2023-24 were not included in the public consultation, according to a new study by the Center for Liberal Studies (KEFiM) published on Tuesday.
Fire breaks out at Motor Oil refineries in Corinth
A fire broke out on Tuesday at the Motor Oil refineries in Corinth, south of Athens.
Tsitsanis: A taverna in operation since 1969 in Prodromos, Paros
The Roussos family has long been busy in the kitchen on one of Greece's most tourist-heavy islands, serving up unpretentious, satisfying and delicious food that even Monica Bellucci adored.