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Abolishing tax extensions
The measures taken to curb tax evasion are gradually paying off and bringing fresh money into the state coffers.
A Greece-Turkey summit with results?
Greece wants to keep relations with its difficult neighbor and nominal NATO ally Turkey as drama-free as possible in the run-up to the meeting of the bilateral Supreme Cooperation Council in Turkey toward the end of January.
Turkish US-based cleric Gulen has died, media says
Turkish Muslim preacher Fethullah Gulen, who Ankara says was behind a 2016 failed coup, has died in the United States where he was based, broadcaster NTV and other Turkish media said on Monday.
At least 2 die, 22 rescued as migrant boat sinks during Aegean crossing attempt
Greek maritime authorities said Monday at least two people – a man and a woman – died and 22 people had to be rescued when a migrant boat sank as it attempted to cross the Aegean toward Greece.
Funding the new economic model
The government is expected to announce budget actions of 3.3 billion euros aimed at the productive transformation of the economic model.
Cyprus thwarted a digital attack against the government’s main online portal
Cyprus said Sunday that it has successfully thwarted a digital attack aimed at blocking access to the government’s central online portal, the latest in a string of similar attacks over a three-day period against state-run utilities and the Cypriot subsidiary of a Greek energy company.
Five milestones await government until March
The government is facing four or five critical milestones within a three-month period starting in December.
Greek T-bill sale on Wednesday
The Public Debt Management Agency announced last Friday that on Wednesday it will auction 26-week treasury bills in book entry form, to the value of 500 million euros.
Cyprus dams at critically low levels
Cyprus is grappling with a severe water shortage as the ongoing drought pushes the country’s dam capacity to worryingly low levels.
AI must learn to speak fluent Greek, official says
Those involved in developing artificial intelligence apps are gushing about their potential.
S&P retains Greek outlook as ‘positive’
US credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) reaffirmed Greece’s investment-grade rating of BBB- with a “Positive” outlook on Friday night.
AEK and PAOK draw, allowing Aris to climb to the top
Aris is the new leader of the Super League as AEK and PAOK canceled each other out on Sunday.
Kasselakis party rising
Stefanos Kasselakis, the ousted SYRIZA leader, who has also been deemed ineligible to run for his own succession, is preparing his counterattack.
Sustainability conference at Niarchos Center
The American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) is organizing its 22nd Corporate Responsibility Conference at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on Tuesday.
Real estate conference on Monday and Tuesday in Athens
The 25th Prodexpo, the longest-running conference in Greece, returns on Monday and Tuesday at the Athens Concert Hall.
AI ushering revolution in education
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Greek education, with both teachers and students in high schools using popular AI applications and tools to streamline tasks.
Whoever is elected, Europe’s on its own
Whatever the result of the US elections in just over two weeks, it is already clear that the European Union will have to move swiftly to reinforce its defense and trade, and to deal with the climate crisis.
Greece’s ‘Generation Rent’
The number of people who have to rent their homes keep rising.
Thessaloniki metro main line to launch on November 30
The main line of the northern port city of Thessaloniki’s metro is scheduled to begin commercial operations on November 30, providing a new transport option for residents and visitors along the city’s central axis.
Samaria Gorge in Crete closes Sunday due to weather forecast
The Samaria Gorge in Crete will be closed at both entrances on Sunday due to forecasted rain.