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Alpha profits increase in January-September
Alpha Bank, Greece’s fourth-largest lender by market value, reported higher net earnings in the January-September period compared to the same period in 2023, on lower provisions and strong interest and fee income.
Metlen’s five solar projects in Canada
Metlen Energy & Metals has five projects in solar energy worth 2.2 billion Canadian dollars in its investment portfolio in Alberta, Canada.
Counting continents can get tricky
Are there really seven continents?
Salamis Shipyards signs long-term deal with naval group for frigate maintenance
Salamis Shipyards on Friday announced the signing of a new six-year framework agreement with Naval Group for the follow-on support of FDI Belharra frigates.
Reds triumph at Panathinaikos’ home court for the Euroleague
Olympiakos avenged its league loss to Panathinaikos beating the Greens away on Friday for the Euroleague by five points.
US embassy and consulates in Greece closed Monday for Veterans Day
The US Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the US Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all US government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday in observance of Veterans Day, a US federal holiday that honors military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
How divided will the US be after Trump’s resounding victory?
Americans went to the polls on Tuesday in a mood defined by anger and complete disdain for the “other side.” For Donald Trump supporters, the main issues at stake were the economy and immigration, while Kamala Harris’ voters were mostly concerned with safeguarding democracy and abortion rights.
Kasselakis leaves SYRIZA; new party in the works
Former SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis has announced he is leaving the party and will make a further announcement early Saturday afternoon.
ATHEX: Bourse posts weekly rise of 1.7 pct
Banks were the star stocks in Friday's bourse session at Athinon Avenue.
Transparency comes first
All political parties have, at least in rhetoric, adopted the demand for substantial decentralization, by granting more powers and more resources to local governments.
Greece and Canada boosting ties
The third Toronto Economic Forum III, held in the heart of Toronto on November 7, marked a significant step forward in the economic and political collaboration between Greece and Canada.
Leadership tensions mar SYRIZA party conference
The conference of main opposition SYRIZA opened Friday in a scene of chaos and division at the Gazi Live venue in Athens, as tensions between rival factions reached a boiling point.
No, Jazz Saturdays | Athens | November 9 – 30
The Theater of the No (3 Konstantinou Paleologou) presents “No, Jazz Saturdays,” a series of jazz concerts taking place every Saturday in November.
Suspected arson sparks fire at Athens university administration building
A fire broke out Friday at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), prompting a swift response from emergency services.
Services of 14 hospitals impacted by online glitch
Technical issues affecting the national health system’s IDIKA online platform early Friday have impacted services at fourteen hospitals, most of these in Athens.
Investment growth in private Greek schools
Multinational companies active in the educational sector are being drawn to invest in the Greek market, driven by a strong demand for quality education as well as legislative revisions fostering cooperation between private universities in Greece and renowned universities abroad.
Authorities name suspects linked to Athens explosion
Authorities released the identities and photos of three people arrested following a suspected terror-related explosion in an Athens apartment last week.
PM: Normality in Greek-Turkish ties the goal
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis declared that “normality must be the goal in relations between neighbors” when asked by reporters on Friday about Greek-Turkish relations and his meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Budapest a day earlier.
Melissourgi: Greece’s untouched treasure in Tzoumerka
This hidden gem, nestled in the majestic Tzoumerka mountain range, provides the ideal escape into nature.
How to make tiganites: The Greek-style pancakes
Tiganites are Greek pancakes, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. In this recipe you can make countless creations, adding just a few more ingredients.