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Tempe trial looks set for further delays
The trial of those responsible for the Tempe rail disaster, Greece’s deadliest, keeps being pushed back as the investigation drags on.
Cyprus firms want fairer tax reform
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus is raising concerns over Cyprus’ proposed tax reform.
Turkish court orders Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges as protests grow
Hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters gathered outside Istanbul city hall Sunday night to protest the arrest of the city’s mayor, a key rival to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Supreme Court dismisses eight judges over misconduct, delays and health issues
A total of eight judges were dismissed by the disciplinary plenary of the Supreme Court due to inappropriate behavior, excessive delays and health-related reasons.
Madonna Tribute Party | Athens | March 29
Radio producer Spyros Pagiatakis will spin Madonna’s greatest hits at Temple (17 Iakchou) on March 29, celebrating the legendary singer’s iconic 40-year career.
Greece’s ‘nouvelle vague’ sinks the Scots in Glasgow
The youngsters of the Greek national team outplayed and outscored the scots in Glasgow on Sunday.
Feta, tsipouro, sausage… and off we go to Trikala
Three traditional products serve as both icons of the local gastronomic tradition and pillars of the economy of Trikala.
Large wildfire breaks out on Lefkada, one settlement evacuated
A large wildfire has broken out in a forested area south of Agios Nikitas, on the island of Lefkada, prompting the evacuation of a nearby settlement.
Wayne Shorter Tribute | Athens | March 31
The music of legendary jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter will be celebrated by his closest associates at the Pallas Theater (5 Voukourestiou) on March 31
Kitty Dukakis, wife of former governor and presidential candidate, dies at 88
Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, who spoke openly about her struggles with depression and addiction, has died. She was 88.
Traffic restrictions in central Athens on Monday and Tuesday due to Independence Day parades
Traffic restrictions will be in effect in central Athens on Monday and Tuesday due to the student and military parades being held to celebrate Greece’s Independence Day.
Jimmy Carr | Athens | March 29
British comedian Jimmy Carr brings his brand-new show, “Laughs Funny,” to Athens for one night only at the Christmas Theater (139 Veikou)
Mykonos: Agency can’t cope with illegal building cases
The state agency monitoring construction activity on the island of Mykonos is woefully inadequate to cope with the flood of cases involving illegal construction activity at the international tourist destination, a correspondence between the mayor of the island and government officials in Athens reveals.
Karpathos: One of Europe’s best-kept travel secrets
The Greek island of Karpathos, a true hidden gem, has earned a spot on GEO magazine’s list of Europe’s nine best-kept travel secrets.
Despite crackdown and silencing, Turkish protests gain momentum
Hundreds of thousands of Turkish citizens defied demonstration bans, arrest threats and government crackdowns for a fourth consecutive night, taking to the streets of Istanbul and other major cities to protest what they see as extreme democratic backsliding.
Christodoulides and Tatar to meet on April 2
Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar will meet on April 2, Cyprus News Agency reported on Sunday.
Turkish opposition party members, others head to polls for primary election
Turkish opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) members and others head to polling stations on Sunday for a primary election to endorse detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as a candidate for the next presidential election.
Turkey formally arrests and jails president Erdogan’s main rival on corruption charges
A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey in […]
Three arrested in Crete for random fired shots
Police in the city of Rethymno, Crete, have arrested three individuals ages 48, 39 and 24 for aimless shooting, harboring a criminal and violence against public officials.
Banks want to reduce share of deferred tax credits in their capital
Banks are aiming to accelerate the reduction of deferred tax credits (DTC), which constitute about half of their regulatory capital.