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Deposits record small increase in September
Deposits placed by households and private nonprofit institutions increased by 330 million euros in September, compared with an increase of €1.035 billion in the previous month, while the annual growth rate decreased to 2.4% from 2.6% in the previous month, according to figures provided by the Bank of Greece on Friday.
Expansion of airport at Paphos
Hermes Airports has submitted a planning application for the expansion of Paphos Airport.
EU SME Center to host China-focused conference in Brussels
The EU SME Center, a European Union initiative that provides a comprehensive range of hands-on support services to European small and medium-sized enterprises, is organizing its annual flagship event in Brussels titled “2024 Understanding China Conference” on Tuesday and Wednesday (October 29-30).
Panathinaikos conquers Fener, as Reds lose at Bayern
Panathinaikos and Olympiakos had opposite results on the road on Friday in the Euroleague,.
SYRIZA voters deserting ahead of party congress
As main opposition SYRIZA faces mounting internal turmoil ahead of its congress, it has unintentionally become a “donor” of voters to center-left parties.
ATHEX: Benchmark tumbles to 11-week low
The Greek stock market completed an entire week of losses for its benchmark.
New Democracy’s lead over PASOK narrows to 7.6 points, new poll shows
A poll released on Friday revealed that the ruling New Democracy (ND)’s lead over PASOK has narrowed to 7.6 points.
For that needed investment boost
After significant sacrifices and disruptions, the Greek economy has achieved a stable growth path.
Marathon torch relay to cause traffic disruptions in Athens on Sunday
Athens will experience phased traffic disruptions on Sunday, due to the 4th Marathon Torch Relay, IASON 23, aimed at promoting organ donation and transplants.
Activists target ancient Greek statue at British Museum in climate protest
An ancient Greek statue of the goddess Demeter, on display at the British Museum, was targeted by the environmental activist organization Just Stop Oil on Thursday.
Greece records over 106 airspace violations by Turkish drones and aircraft since August
The Hellenic National Defense General Staff has documented 106 incidents of Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) violations by Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles and maritime patrol aircraft since August.
Ancient Pompeii site uncovers tiny house with exquisite frescoes
Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have uncovered a richly decorated but uncommonly small house with finely preserved frescoes of mythological scenes, the site has said.
Moves to revive declining Greek studies programs
Greece is taking steps to reverse the decline of Greek studies chairs abroad, which have dropped by nearly 50% in 13 years, from 344 chairs in 2006 to about 200 in 2019.
Palestine Film Festival | Athens | To November 16
The Palestine Film Festival returns to Athens for its third year, hosted at some of the city’s most iconic cinemas
Thessaloniki to get new transit map in December
A new transit map for Thessaloniki will come into force on December 1, a day after the opening of the city’s new metro system.
Turkey arrests seven suspected ‘terror group members’ attempting to cross into Greece
Turkish authorities in Edirne announced on Friday the arrest of seven suspected “terror group members” attempting to cross into Greece.
Vote-weary Bulgarians face a seventh general election in just over 3 years
Bulgarians will cast ballots on Sunday in the seventh general elections in just over three years as the country faces growing political instability that might further enhance the popularity of pro-Russian and far-right groups.
Greece delivers new humanitarian aid shipment to Lebanon
Greece delivered a new shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon on Friday.
Fisherman convicted for throwing dead snorkeller back into the sea
A Volos court has handed a fisherman a 22 month suspected sentence for manslaughter after finding him guilty of pulling an unconscious diver from the sea and then throwing him back in the water.