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An impressive and imposing building in the center of Athens turns into a 5 star hotel. The iconic Schliemann-Melas Mansion is one more historical building that falls victim to voracious tourism industry and is one more landmark of the Greek capital that had to be offer to investors in the …

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Greece’s Finance Minister announced on Tuesday a few changes regarding taxation. Among others the Ministry found a solution to a court decision on taxing tips customers give to delivery and catering workers. In addition, he revealed that the annual entrepreneurship fee for freelancers will be abolished and discounts will be …

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A 55-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he was caught by a secret security camera to sexually abuse an 84-year-old woman suffering from dementia. The secret camera were installed in the victim’s bedroom by her son. The arrested man is the husband of the caretaker of the victim. According …

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The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co. (EGAS) and the Greek Copelouzos Group signed a shareholders’ agreement on Monday to establish a Greece-based joint venture. This venture will enhance the trade, transport, supply, and regasification of natural gas in Eastern Europe and Greece. This agreement aligns with Egypt’s strategy to strengthen …

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Heating oil distribution across Greece is expected to start today, Tuesday, 15.  October  2024, and thus at prices lower since 2022, according to the latest market estimates. The average price in Attica is expected to be 1.15-1.17 euros per liter with an upward escalation in the regions and the islands …

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A so-called “Omega” block atmospheric system forecast to affect Greece in the following days brings strong northern winds and bitter cold but also heavy rainfalls in the West of Greece. This weather system is forecast to reach the country as of the middle of the week. Omega block is the …

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A 13-year-old girl on the island of Lesvos reported that she was raped by two young men. Weeks later she attempted to end her life by swallowing pills and ended up in hospital. There she told her parents about the rape and they turned to the police. She alleged that …

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The commercial real estate market in Greece is showing a steady upward trend, with its prospects pointing to this continuing for the next five years, with the majority of investments in the Greek market focusing on office buildings and tourist properties. Corina Saias, Managing Director of Premier Realty, highlighted that …

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Israeli mining and diamonds magnate Beny Steinmetz was detained at Athens International Airport on Sunday under a warrant issued by Romanian authorities. He faces prosecution in the Balkan country for, among other charges, involvement in a criminal organization. According to Skai TV, 68-year-old Stenmetz was arrested upon his  arrival in …

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Traffic ring restrictions in central Athens, in an area known as the “daktylios” (ring), resumed on Monday, October 14, 2024, and will remain in effect until Friday, July 19, 2025. From Mondays through Thursdays (07:00-20:00) and on Fridays (07:00-15:00) cars will only be able to enter central Athens on alternate …

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In the second round of internal party elections for a new leader, socialist PASOK voted for the old leader, Nikos Androulakis. According to official announcement from the party Androulakis received 59.9% of the votes, while his rival Haris Doukas, the Mayor of Athens, received 40.1%. Participation in the second round …

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The bodies of a British couple were found in the house they had been renting for the last nine years in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, at noon on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The bodies were found by the owner of the house who called the police. According to preliminary investigation, there …

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