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Two brothers surrender after fatally stabbing cousin in Athens
Two brothers, aged 17 and 19, surrendered to police after killing their 28-year-old cousin Monday night in Kypseli, Athens.
Extra tax takings of €2.5 bln, lower growth in draft budget
The pension raises and the adjustment of the minimum salary are expected to add to state revenue in the 2025 budget, combined with the growth of the Greek economy, according to the first draft the National Economy and Finance Ministry submitted on Monday in Parliament.
Inside the struggle for PASOK’s future
In the high-stakes race for leadership of the socialist PASOK party, incumbent Nikos Androulakis and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas are gearing up for a decisive second round of voting this Sunday.
Pyatt to visit Athens and Istanbul for regional energy talks
US Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources, Geoffrey Pyatt, will travel to Athens and Istanbul from Tuesday through Thursday to discuss energy issues and security priorities.
Funeral for Mimis Plessas to take place on Wednesday in Athens
The funeral for renowned Greek composer Mimis Plessas is scheduled for Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the First Cemetery of Athens.
Greece to repay loans of 8 billion euros early
Greece plans to repay Support Mechanism loans of nearly 8 billion euros in December, as revealed in the draft state budget for 2025 that National Economy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis tabled in Parliament on Monday.
BoG: Lenders must improve quality of their portfolios
The governor of the Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, has emphasized that despite the progress made by Greek banks on key fronts, challenges remain.
Italgas unveils 1 billion euro investment plan for Greece
Investments of 1 billion euros in Greece are foreseen in the strategic plan of Italgas for 2024-2030 through its subsidiary Enaon, it was announced on Monday.
Innovative fish feeding in Cyprus
Cypriot officials have inaugurated two innovative floating fish feeding systems.
Greek banks are robust, says NBG board chairman
The board chairman of the National Bank of Greece and the Hellenic Bank Association, Gkikas Hardouvelis, stated on Monday the capital adequacy ratios of Greek banks are strong and very close to the corresponding European average, while the liquidity ratios far exceed the minimum requirements and the European average.
Resolving IT issues with AI
There has been a sustained investment frenzy in the artificial intelligence sector in recent years, prompting would-be entrepreneurs to turn their sights to secure the attention and ultimately the capital of investors in such companies.
Open internal elections
Past experience has shown that an open internal election goes beyond the microcosm of a political party seeking new leadership; it represents a significant democratic milestone.
ATHEX: National Bank dominates stock trading
National Bank remains the focus of attention for traders at the Greek stock market.
PASOK leader Androulakis accepts Doukas’ debate proposal ahead of runoff election
PASOK party leader Nikos Androulakis expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the internal party elections during an interview with Mega TV on Monday, emphasizing that he is open to holding a debate with his opponent in the second round, Haris Doukas.
Piraeus blaze in abandoned building contained, causes disruptions
A fire broke out Monday evening in an abandoned building near the port of Piraeus’ metro station.
Fears grow about a new energy crisis
Fears of another possible energy nightmare, which will again test fragile economies, are looming across Europe.
Greece to experience ‘Indian Summer’ this October, meteorological service reports
Greece is set to experience an “Indian Summer” or “Saint Demetrius’ Summer” this October, according to the director of the National Meteorological Service, Theodoros Kolydas.
Wild boars roam through western Athens
A group of wild boars was spotted roaming the yards of houses in Menidi, western Athens, on Monday.
Whims and disagreements
Neither the center-right nor, more importantly, the country can take another Mitsotakis-Samaras tiff that will cause political turmoil.
Mitsotakis highlights benefits of Attiki Odos concession
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized his government's privatization efforts, in a social media post on Monday, following the recent ratification by Parliament of the new contract for the Attiki Odos.