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Attikon hospital staff decry plan to transfer key departments as ‘reckless’
Staff at the Greek capital’s Attikon hospital are opposing a Health Ministry plan to transfer the hospital’s pediatric, obstetrics and gynecology departments to the general hospital of Agia Varvara.
Productivity will raise wages
Businesses, workers and the government should focus together on productivity, according to the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV).
Northern Athens casino gets green light
Bulldozers are expected to break ground by this coming fall at the new site of the Mont Parnes casino, which is being relocated from the capital’s Mount Parnitha to the northern Athens suburb of Maroussi.
Greek business network launches in the UK
A newly established business network of Greek entrepreneurs in the UK was recently inaugurated at the Greek ambassador’s residence in London, according to public broadcaster ERT.
Cyprus police ramps up presence after attacks on delivery drivers
The police in Cyprus is ramping up its presence in the streets of Limassol following a spate of attacks against delivery drivers.
Jailed Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu’s X account blocked in Turkey
Access to the X account of jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival, has been blocked in Turkey in response to a legal demand.
Charges filed against Thessaloniki far-right group members
Authorities filed charges against 29 members of the far-right group Ethnikistiki Neolaia Thessalonikis (ENETH), also known as Defend Salonica, including 15 minors, police in Thessaloniki announced on Wednesday.
Dead man found in burning car in Athens’ Pangrati district
Police in Athens are investigating the discovery of a dead body in a car that had gone up in flames in the early hours of Thursday, in the upscale central area of Mets in the Pangrati district.
Most Greek universities lack security plans
Only eight of Greece’s 24 universities have implemented comprehensive security plans, as required by law, with many others still struggling to meet the legal requirements.
Wolf pack to be relocated from Mt Parnitha
In a landmark wildlife management move, the Athens Prosecutor’s Office has ordered the removal of a wolf pack from Mount Parnitha in northern Attica to protect public safety and preserve the native red deer population.
ADMIE: RES management must constantly improve
The challenges created by the high penetration of RES in the management of the electricity system were outlined by the president and CEO of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE), Manos Manousakis, at the 5th OT Forum on Wednesday.
Athens, Cairo affirm strategic alignment
Greece and Egypt reaffirmed their close alignment on regional issues during the first High-Level Cooperation Council held in Athens on Wednesday.
Court throws book at youth for police officer’s death
A court in the port city of Piraeus on Wednesday convicted a 19-year-old man of murder and gave him the maximum sentence under Greek law.
Greece has become a return destination, Hatzidakis says
Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis, speaking at the Annual Conference of Brain ReGain held at the Athens Concert Hall, stressed that “Greece is no longer a one-way flight, but an option to return.”
Greece adopts digital tools to tackle tax evasion
Major changes are expected in the use of digital means to address tax evasion, Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis said in his speech at the 6th International Conference of the Economic Chamber of Greece earlier this week.
Israel seen stepping back from GSI
Israel appears to be backing away from a major energy project that was once seen as a symbol of Mediterranean cooperation.
Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council calls for fiscal discipline
Cyprus must maintain strict fiscal discipline and focus on strategic investments to preserve economic resilience in an increasingly uncertain global environment, the Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council warned on Wednesday.
Greek alcoholic drinks exports increase
The average selling price of alcoholic beverages to all countries also improved.
Panathinaikos snatches back the league crown in volleyball
Panathinaikos has returned to the throne of Greek men’s volleyball, as it swept archrival Olympiakos in the final series of the Volley League.
Bank of Cyprus secures an upgrade by Moody’s
BoC now holds the highest deposit rating among Greek and Cypriot banks.