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Putin, Netanyahu and their would-be imitators
The conclusion that is starting to emerge from what is happening around the world is that anyone who wants to impose himself through geopolitical bullying succeeds.
Taxi owners appeal POS sticker requirement on rear window
Taxi owners' associations have appealed to the Council of State, Greece's highest administrative court, against a ministerial decision mandating that all taxis display POS stickers on their rear windows.
77-year-old man dies in car crash near Larissa
A 77-year-old man died and two others were taken to hospital as a precaution after a car accident in central Greece on Monday.
Suspicious bag near prison director’s home declared harmless
A suspicious bag found right next to the home of the Korydallos Prison director in Dafni, central Athens, was declared harmless following an investigation by authorities.
Desalination or dams quandary in water debate
Greece is grappling with severe water shortages, particularly on its islands and experts are debating different solutions, with some advocating for desalination and others for dams.
Authorities investigate sexual abuse case involving 13-year-old girl on Lesvos island
The National Center for Child Abuse and Exploitation, operated by The Smile of the Child organization, issued a statement on Monday regarding the case of the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl on Lesvos Island by adults last summer.
Prosecutor seeks conviction of Father Antonios in Ark of the World abuse case
An Athens prosecutor has called for the conviction of Father Antonios on five counts related to alleged abuse at The Ark of the World child charity.
UK ambassador hails Greece’s ‘strategic role’ in turbulent region
Greece has played a “positive role from the outset” of the Russia-Ukraine war and “it is unquestionably of strategic significance,” the British ambassador in Athens, Matthew Lodge, said on Monday.
Distribution of heating oil begins on Tuesday
Τhe distribution of heating oil will begin on Tuesday, with this year’s starting price set around 1.11 euros per liter, contingent on adverse geopolitical developments.
The ‘fair’ price of water
There is one law that has applied in every society and almost throughout human history. The law of supply and demand. It is simple and does not need legislation. It creates what Austrian economist and academic Friedrich Hayek called “spontaneous order” and solves the problem of scarcity.
Economics Nobel Prize winner calls for robust democratic institutions at Athens event
At the Economist Impact conference in Athens Monday, MIT economist Daron Acemoglu stressed the importance of strong institutions in reinforcing democracy, shortly after being announced as a 2024 Nobel Prize winner in Economics.
Athens dismisses six-mile concessions
Greece has firmly ruled out any compromise on reducing its territorial waters to six nautical miles in its ongoing dispute with Turkey, a senior government official said, dispelling speculation about potential concessions ahead of crucial diplomatic talks.
Man arrested in northern Athens for threatening minors with improvised knife
A 49-year-old man of Chinese origin was arrested on Saturday evening in the Halandri area of northern Athens for violating weapons laws and making threats.
Steinmetz released on bail but banned from leaving Greece pending extradition ruling
Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz has been freed from custody in Greece but banned from travelling outside the country as he awaits a court ruling on a Romanian-issued arrest warrant, police and legal sources said Monday.
Kasselakis condemns ‘Stalinist’ announcement confirming his exclusion from leadership race
Stefanos Kasselakis has condemned as “Stalinist” a statement by SYRIZA, the left-wing party he once led, which announced on Monday that the decision to exclude him from the upcoming leadership elections is “immediately enforceable and irrevocable.”
Current account deficit caution
European Union institution representatives expressed concerns last week about the deficit of the current account balance, which reflects a deficit in the competitiveness of the economy.
Decision to exclude Kasselakis ‘immediately enforceable and irrevocable,’ party says
The left-wing SYRIZA opposition has responded to an attack from Stefanos Kasselakis, confirming that the recently deposed leader has been barred from running in the upcoming leadership elections.
Commercial realty in constant growth
Commercial real estate market in Greece is showing a steady upward trend, with its prospects pointing to this continuing for the next five years.
New manuals issued for state cyber safety
The National Intelligence Service (EYP) has issued new comprehensive guidelines to protect phones and computers from spyware amid growing concerns about digital security.
Mining tycoon Beny Steinmetz detained in Athens
Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz was detained at Athens International Airport on Sunday under a warrant issued by Romanian authorities. He faces prosecution in Romania for, among other charges, involvement in a criminal organization.