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Charity runs to close northern Athens streets on Sunday
Two separate races held in support of good causes will be closing down central thoroughfares in Athens’ northern suburbs on Sunday morning.
Seized boats reused by migrant smuggling ring
Greek authorities have uncovered a smuggling network that reused seized boats to transport migrants.
Chevron interest bolsters Greek offshore push
The American energy giant Chevron has expressed interest in hydrocarbon exploration in two offshore blocks south of Crete, a move widely interpreted as indirect but tangible US support for Greece’s stance on its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Minister announces Daedalus supercomputer
Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou announced the launch of work to build Greece’s new supercomputer, Daedalus, and the Lavrio Data Center on Wednesday, while speaking at an event at the Lavrio Technological Cultural Park, where the supercomputer will be constructed.
Primary surplus of €2.8 bln in January – February
The state budget primary balance on a modified cash basis amounted to a surplus of 2.8 billion euros in January-February 2025, against a primary surplus target of €2.03 billion euros and a primary surplus of €3.38 billion euros in the same period in 2024, according to figures released by the Economy and Finance Ministry on Wednesday.
Athens Chamber of Commerce and Indian Industry Confederation sign cooperation agreement
The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), “taking one more step to deepen business relations between Greece and India,” according to an announcement.
Cyprus economic sentiment remains steady in March
This month, economic sentiment in Cyprus remained steady, as the economic sentiment indicator stayed at the high level reached in February 2025, according to the Economic Research Center of the University of Cyprus.
Many Cypriots cannot make ends meet
Cypriots are feeling the pinch in different ways, according to a new survey.
Airport expansion in Larnaca and Paphos
After years of planning and preparation, the expansion of Larnaca and Paphos airports is officially under way.
Greece raises €600 million in T-bill auction
Greece on Wednesday successfully auctioned a 26-week treasury bills issue, raising 600 million euros from the market at a lower interest rate: This time the rate of the issue was set at 2.10%, down from 2.19% on February 19.
Celebrating a Greek poet in a storied city
In a city where past and present intertwine, students from 31 schools from Greece, Cyprus and all the way to Johannesburg and New York gathered for the 9th International Student Literature Conference in Istanbul, dedicated to influential Greek poet Kiki Dimoula.
Greens return from 15 points down, while Reds lose again
The start of Euroleague’s final double week this season saw Olympiakos lose to Villeurbanne, while Panathinaikos beat Maccabi Tel Aviv in Belgrade.
Thorough investigation
The corruption scandal surrounding urban planning authorities on the eastern Aegean island of Rhodes must be thoroughly investigated.
Greek healthcare spending lagging, OECD report shows
Greece’s healthcare spending remains significantly below the European average, with Greek citizens covering a larger share of their medical expenses out-of-pocket than most OECD nations, according to the latest Health at a Glance 2024 report.
Young people prefer to pay digitally
Eight out of 10 young consumers choose digital payments when making purchases.
Inspection system without inspections
Greece has an integrated information system for carrying out activities and inspections of enterprises, but without the inspections.
ATHEX: Stocks hit 14.5-year pinnacle
The benchmark of the Greek stock market recorded a new 14.5-year high on Wednesday.
Athens restaurant owner and staff arrested after homeless man found dead
A 57-year-old homeless man from Romania was found dead at a restaurant in Omonia, central Athens, on Wednesday, prompting the arrest of the 56-year-old owner and two employees on charges of manslaughter.
Androulakis rules out electoral collaboration with SYRIZA
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis firmly rejected a proposal for electoral collaboration with SYRIZA, closing the door on potential alliances ahead of Greece’s next national elections.
Chevron confirms interest in Greek offshore hydrocarbon exploration blocks
US energy giant Chevron has confirmed its interest in three Greek offshore hydrocarbon exploration blocks, responding to media inquiries following recent announcements from the Ministry of Energy.