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Sani/Ikos agreement with Goldman Sachs
The Sani/Ikos group has signed an agreement to acquire three hotels in Halkidiki from Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Turkish push on F-35s, sanctions not taking off
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived at the US State Department with a long list of demands and high expectations.
Pay raise dispute rattles government
A push for salary increases for police and other security forces has sparked political turbulence, exposing divisions within the ruling New Democracy party.
Archaeologist George Korres, who dug in ancient Pylos, dies at 85
Prominent Greek archaeologist George S. Korres, known for his excavations in the area of Pylos in Messenia in southwestern Greece, died on Monday, aged 85.
Passengers evacuated after false fire alert on Olympic flight
An Olympic Air airplane taxiing on the tarmac of Mytilene’s airport had to be evacuated on Tuesday morning, after a fire indicator started flashing, owner Aegean Airways said in a statement.
Tracking the secret, and enigmatic, lives of sea turtles
In the vast Mediterranean, sea turtles like Harriet, Triton and Daphne swim across international waters, their movements tracked by cutting-edge satellite technology.
Spies wanted: EYP hiring hackers and field agents
The National Intelligence Service (EYP) is launching its first major hiring push in five years, aiming to recruit 310 new employees by 2025, including cybersecurity experts and field agents.
Speculation on Donald Trump Jr visit to Athens
Donald Trump Jr is likely to visit Athens this month, sources have told Kathimerini.
Marine Le Pen’s sentence and democracy
A French court’s depriving Marine Le Pen of the right to stand for election is a political earthquake, as her National Rally party has the most seats in the National Assembly and polls have her in the lead for the 2027 presidential election.
Troubles for small carriers
The turbulence in European skies, with ever-growing concentration and financial problems for some carriers, was unlikely to leave the domestic aviation sector unaffected.
Schools to commemorate EOKA struggle with educational tributes
Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki announced that all middle and senior schools in Greece will now commemorate the EOKA (National Organization of Cypriot Fighters) struggle for Cyprus’ independence.
Police officer killed in road accident
An off-duty police officer was killed in Athens early Tuesday morning when his motorcycle crashed into the side of the road.
Less paper, more efficiency
Greek citizens will no longer need to submit birth and family status certificates for public services, as the government automates document retrieval through Gov.gr.
Tourism accommodation revenue seen growing 5-8%
Direct takings from tourism in the accommodation business, that is activities related to hotels and short-term rentals, exceeded 15 billion euros last year.
Paros, Mykonos close schools, ban traffic as severe storms cause destruction
A powerful storm lashed the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos on Monday, triggering widespread flooding and prompting authorities to close schools and impose a ban on all traffic except emergency vehicles.
Erdogan brings Greece and Israel closer
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Israeli leaders in Jerusalem on Sunday to advance defense and energy cooperation, signaling closer strategic ties amid heightened regional tensions.
PPC chief invites American investors to data centers
Public Power Corporation Chairman and CEO Giorgos Stassis called on US investors to collaborate on building data centers in Greece at an event organized by the German Marshall Fund (GMF) and the Center of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Athens on Monday.
Summer hours of reduced power rates
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) announced on Monday that from Tuesday the summer timetable for the bizonal cheaper-rate electricity tariff (previously known as the “nighttime” tariff) will begin to apply.
Reduced VAT on electricity in Cyprus
A reduction in value-added tax on electricity bills in Cyprus will take effect on Tuesday.
Steady progress in Elliniko urban renewal with major investments
The urban regeneration project under way in Εlliniko is making continued progress in both infrastructure and buildings, Lamda Development announced on Monday, in a financial update of the 2024 results.