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Over 100 weekly flights from the US this summer
This is almost twice as many flights as five years ago, which is also reflected in the large increase in arrivals and receipts from America.
Santorini not facing new volcano
Recent seismic activity in Santorini has sparked concerns about a potential volcanic eruption. However, seismologists Dimitris Papanikolaou and Kostas Papazachos clarified that the region is not facing the formation of a new volcano.
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Athens university announces course in English
The Athens University of Economics and Business has announced its first undergraduate course that will be 100% in English.
A mathematician who makes the best of things
The words “optimal” and “optimize” derive from the Latin “optimus,” or “best,” as in “make the best of things.” Alessio Figalli, a mathematician at the university ETH Zurich, studies optimal transport: the most efficient allocation of starting points to end points.
Strong interest for subsidized mortgages
By Saturday, banks had approved applications for 584 mortgages subsidized under the “My Home II” program in its first month, for a total sum of 65 million euros, according to figures released by the Hellenic Developmental Bank, which is responsible for managing the program.
Cyprus energy market needs better monitoring
Cypriot Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou admitted inadequate monitoring of the fuel market and the existence of a black market for photovoltaic permits.
Tax takings up by €409 mln in January
Tax revenues were 409 million euros above the target in January 2025, according to the budget execution report announced on Monday by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance.
New sustainable tourism scheme to boost mountains launched
The Ministry of Tourism has launched a new initiative called “Sustainable Mountain Tourism Destination,” which seeks to strengthen tourism at Greece’s alpine destinations.
Opportunity for a reboot
After the election of a new president, the government has no other political milestone ahead of it. It could therefore continue at a routine pace.
Building still shows scars of battle, 80 years later
The bullet-riddled facade of an apartment building in the Athens neighborhood of Exarchia serves as a reminder of the fierce fighting that took place in December 1944 and January 1945 between Greek government forces, assisted by British troops, and communist insurgents, just two months after the city had been liberated from the Germans.
Cyprus Shipping Forum being held on Tuesday
Capital Link is holding its 8th Annual Cyprus Shipping Forum at the Columbia Plaza in Limassol.
ATHEX: It’s higher and higher for the index
The Greek stock market continues to register new records, as on Monday it reported yet another 14-year high.
Greece faces challenges in selling its Mirage fighter jets
Greece faces challenges in selling its 24 Mirage 2000-5 fighters after France declined to purchase them, a deal that would have helped finance the acquisition of additional Rafale jets for the Hellenic Air Force.
Servicers fretting over rulings
A 1.3-billion-euro time bomb is in the hands of bad-loan management companies.
Theft at religious sites reaches record levels
A dramatic rise in thefts at religious sites was recorded in 2023, according to a study conducted by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports.
Dozens arrested following clashes among Panathinaikos fans outside Olympic Stadium
Police announced on Monday the arrest of 19 individuals involved in violent clashes during a football match at Olympic Stadium (OAKA) on Sunday.
Santorini earthquake outlook remains uncertain, expert says
The Greek government’s chief seismologist says the frequency of earthquakes affecting Santorini and nearby islands has eased in recent days, but that the outlook for continued tremors in the coming weeks remains uncertain.
Corfu fratricide defendant ordered to remain in detention
A 59-year-old man who confessed to fatally stabbing his older brother, aged 70, at home in the village of Zygos, Corfu several days ago, during an argument, has been ordered to remain in detention following his testimony before the investigating judge.