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Local startup Progressive Robotics draws investor interest
As artificial intelligence and robotics spur a global investment frenzy, a Greek startup from Thessaloniki, Progressive Robotics, is also drawing investor interest.
Albania gives Jared Kushner hotel project a nod as Trump returns
The government of Albania has given preliminary approval to a plan proposed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, to build a $1.4 billion luxury hotel complex on a small abandoned military base off the coast of Albania.
New perspectives on the Chinese tourism market
The cooperation of the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Travel & Tourism Agencies (FedHATTA) with the Chinese Consulate in Athens is being upgraded, with the aim of strengthening tourist flows from and to China and improving the conditions and the level of services provided.
Fraport Greece airports saw 36 mln passengers in 2024
Over 36 million passengers traveled through the 14 regional airports managed by Fraport Greece in 2024.
The fall of Bashar al-Assad
The fall of Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria may have brought a wind of optimism to citizens of the troubled Arab country and the millions who have been displaced.
ATHEX: Index stays in the black on bank gains
Bank sector stocks ensured that the benchmark remained in positive territory by the closing on Thursday.
Motor Oil expands in retail
Energy group Motor Oil is entering the organized food retail sector, and specifically the small retail category.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads fan voting for this year’s NBA All-Star game
Giannis Antetokounmpo currently holds the top spot in fan voting for players participating in this year’s NBA All-Star Game.
Sacrificing consensus for symbolism
We cannot but ask: Why should the term of the president of Greece be extended to six years from five and not to seven? And why should there be a one-term limit?
Technical issue causes brief delays on Thessaloniki metro
Delays were recorded on the Thessaloniki metro routes on Thursday afternoon.
EU report slams Athens noise
Noise pollution in Athens remains unaddressed despite its significant impact on public health, according to a new European Court of Auditors (ECA) report.
A positive assessment
Katerina Sakellaropoulou’s presidential term, which expires in a few weeks, was historic because it marked the elevation of the first woman to the highest office of the Greek state.
Greece’s Ambassador to the US meets with newly elected Greek-American members of Congress
Greece’s Ambassador to the United States Ekaterini Nassika met with the two newly sworn-in Greek-American members of Congress, Congresswoman Maggie Tamposi Goodlander and Congressman Mike Haridopoulos.
Unchecked spread of avian flu virus raises red flags
Greek experts warn that the H5N1 avian flu could pose a severe public health threat after recent findings revealed its potential to infect humans more efficiently.
Poreia Theater presents Frankenstein & Eliza with English surtitles
Frankenstein & Eliza, Poreia Theater’s latest show, reimagines the classic story of Frankenstein inspired by the rise of artificial intelligence.
Suspected protection racket deputy remanded in custody
The suspected deputy of a racket that allegedly provided protection to brothels through a security company and committed fraud against the state using shell companies has rejected the charges.
Education policy on ‘eternal students’ sparks protests
Student protests are intensifying over a law mandating the dismissal of “eternal students” (long-term enrolled students), with nationwide demonstrations on Thursday organized by the student group MAS, aligned with the communist KKE party.
Man serving life sentence for pregnant partner’s murder receives additional jail term
A 40-year-old man serving a life sentence for the murder of his pregnant partner in Thessaloniki last August has been handed an additional 30-month prison sentence for a separate domestic violence incident involving his sister.
Greece has tapped 18 bln euros from EU’s Recovery Fund
Greece has received 18 billion euros ($18.5 billion) in grants and loans from the European Union’s Recovery Fund since 2021, equivalent to about 8% of its economic output, the government said on Thursday.