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Greece ranks last in the EU in economic freedom
Greece ranks last in the economic freedom chart among the European Union states, according to the study published by the Center for Liberal Studies (KEFiM) in collaboration with the Canadian Fraser Institute.
Nicosia’s plan for ‘stranded’ realty owners
Cyprus’ Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou presented on Wednesday solutions for resolving issues faced by “stranded buyers.”
Moscow roils a country on the edge of Europe and Russia
Moldova’s police chief, appointed by a government committed to joining the European Union and leaving Russia’s orbit, was alarmed to find his country’s capital suddenly plastered with posters bearing a blunt message: “No EU.”
Greek gambling market records significant growth
The turnover of the Greek gambling market recorded a significant increase in the first eight months of the year.
Economic ostracism via Airbnb
According to the international scientific literature, human happiness does not depend on the level of income, as long as basic human needs such as shelter and food are met.
PM: EU closer to Greek positions on migrant returns
The European Union has come closer to Greece’s positions on asylum, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told reporters following Thursday’s EU Summit.
For even more beneficial Greek tourism
Most Greeks, of all ideological persuasions, agree that tourism is our national industry. Hence it is only natural that we should do everything we can to protect and improve it.
Nicosia seeks EU involvement in Cyprus issue negotiations
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a European People’s Party summit on Thursday to discuss the EU’s role in resuming negotiations on the Cyprus issue, which have been stalled since 2017.
ATHEX: Rebound continues on the bourse
The Athens Exchange (ATHEX) general index closed at 1,438.67 points.
Traffic and the city
Even if the Greek capital had the best traffic police force in the world and even if it had smart cameras installed everywhere, the problem of traffic congestion would not be solved.
New Democracy maintains comfortable lead over opposition, poll shows
A poll released on Thursday showed the ruling New Democracy (ND) maintaining a comfortable lead over opposition parties, while PASOK remains stable in second place.
Man arrested in Athens for facilitating illegal adoptions
A 38-year-old man with two pending arrest warrants for facilitating illegal adoptions was nabbed in Athens on Wednesday.
Logistics realty is flourishing
Logistics remains one of the safest investment options in the real estate market, both for investors and those developing such properties.
A journey through art and identity
The contemporary art exhibition “Wanderlust / All Passports’”opens a portal to exploration, both internal and external, in the heart of Athens, at the architectural marvel of the Schliemann-Mela Mansion at 46 Panepistimiou Street.
Turkey announces naval exercise in Aegean Sea
Turkey will conduct a naval exercise in the Aegean, Mediterranean and Black Sea between October 21 and 25, Turkish Defense Ministry spokesperson Zeki Akturk said on Thursday.
Man gets suspended sentence for entering neighbors’ properties to smell their shoes
A judge in northern Greece on Thursday imposed a suspended one-month prison sentence on a man convicted of disturbing his neighbors by repeatedly sneaking into their properties to smell their shoes.
Greek appeal court upholds life sentence for US biologist’s killer
A mixed-jury appeals court in Crete on Thursday upheld the guilty verdict and life sentence of a 33-year-old man accused of murdering 60-year-old American biologist Suzanne Eaton in Maleme in 2019.
Job vacancies up 54% in a year
Which are the 10 occupations that are in most need of workers in the Greek labor market?
Pharos, a bridge for education
The 2024 Pharos Summit, a key event promoting collaboration between Greek and US universities, is under way in Athens, with 20 American institutions attending.