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Greens and Reds overcome hurdles at home
The first home games for Panathinaikos and Olympiakos in this season’s Euroleague ended up with victories over Bayern and Zalgiris respectively.
Court ruling for building bonus looms
In a significant development that could impact various stakeholders, the Council of State is expected to announce its ruling on building height bonuses provided by Greece’s New Building Regulation before Christmas.
ATHEX: Reaction to stock decline rather weak
The reaction of the Greek stock market on Friday to a string of sessions of decline was fairly unsatisfactory.
JMSN | Athens | October 23
Soul and R&B sensation JMSN is set to bring his hypnotic sound to the Gazarte Ground Stage (34 Voutadon) on October 23.
Threats and denial
As Hurricane Milton was barreling towards the coast of Florida, gathering force at a speed that stupefied scientists, following on the trail of destruction sowed by Hurricane Helene a few days earlier, an equally frightening wave of denial was rising, spreading anger and panic, hindering efforts to handle the crisis.
The danger of another gap
The development of private education further intensifies the need to upgrade free education.
Foreign Ministry concerned about targeting of UN forces in Lebanon
The Foreign Ministry has expressed its concern about the “targeting of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon” (UNIFIL) and “underscores its crucial role in light of the regional escalation.”
Horror Things | Athens | October 25-27 & November 1-3
Cinema Alive returns with “Horror Things,” the ultimate Halloween experience, set to terrify Athens at the Vyrsodepseio Art Space (174 Orfeos).
Brothers remanded after confessing to cousin’s killing in Kypseli
Two brothers, 17 and 19, who confessed to killing their 28-year-old cousin in Kypseli on Tuesday, have been remanded.
SYRIZA central committee to convene Saturday
SYRIZA’s political secretariat has announced a convening of the party’s central committee on Saturday.
Turkey submits bill to raise €2 bln annually for defense fund
Turkey’s ruling AK Party has submitted a bill that would raise €2 billion annually for the country’s defense industry fund, Abdullah Guler, chair of the party’s parliamentary group said.
Investors eye private school market
Greece is experiencing a boom in private school investments as international funds increasingly target the education sector. The surge comes as demand for private education grows, driven by parental interest and expanding opportunities in Greece’s education market.
The best places to eat in northern Evia
From Edipsos and Istiaia to Ellinika, Rovies and Aghia Anna, here are the best places to eat in northern Evia.
Man arrested in Athens with explosives after routine traffic stop
A man previously convicted for drug offenses was arrested in downtown Athens’ Omonia district after police discovered explosives in his car during a routine stop on Friday.
Water levels on Lake Volvi drop one meter in two months
Water levels on Lake Volvi have dropped alarmingly due to the prolonged drought combined with high temperatures.
Greece’s new climate plan sets more ambitious renewable energy goals
Greece has set more ambitious targets for expanding solar and wind power to cut greenhouse emissions by 2030 under a revised energy and climate plan presented on Friday.
Muddled tactics and confusing comments prompt concerns about Carsley after England’s shocking loss
The enormity of being the coach of England’s soccer team might just be hitting Lee Carsley after a night when his performance in the dugout and then in front of the media left many scratching their heads.
Two arrested after explosives found in vehicle in Omonia Square
Authorities are investigating a vehicle containing explosives discovered in Omonia Square in downtown Athens.
Mitsotakis meets King Abdullah II ahead of MED9 summit in Cyprus
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Friday ahead of the MED9 Summit in Paphos to discuss developments in the Middle East.