October 14, 2024
Commercial real estate market in Greece continues its upward course
The commercial real estate market in Greece is showing a steady upward trend, with its prospects poi…
October 14, 2024
Israeli mining & diamond tycoon Beny Steinmetz detained in Athens
Israeli mining and diamonds magnate Beny Steinmetz was detained at Athens International Airport on S…
October 14, 2024
Daktylios: Traffic Ring restrictions in central Athens start Oct 14
Traffic ring restrictions in central Athens, in an area known as the “daktylios” (ring),…
October 13, 2024
Seeking for new leader, PASOK elects old leader Nikos Androulakis
In the second round of internal party elections for a new leader, socialist PASOK voted for the old …
October 13, 2024
Bodies of British couple found in Thessaloniki, northern Greece
The bodies of a British couple were found in the house they had been renting for the last nine years…
October 13, 2024
Weapons and explosives arsenal discovered in house in West Attica
An incredible arsenal of hand grenades, thousands of cartridges, flares, magazines, knives, other ki…
October 13, 2024
SYRIZA Central Committee blocks Kasselakis’ re-election bid
In a session full of turmoil, sharp argumentation and boycott efforts, the members of the Central Co…
October 11, 2024
Tempi Concert for the 57 victims of the train tragedy (LiveStreaming)
Thousands of Greeks and a sold-out concert dedicated to the 57 victims of the tragic train collision…
October 11, 2024
Stunning Aurora Borealis visible in Greece (picts)
An impressive appearance of the northern lights, the Aurora Borealis, in the town of Xanthi, Greece,…
October 11, 2024
British hiker dies in Kalavryta gorge, Peloponnese
The body of a 67-year-old British national was recovered from a remote area in Megalo Spileo, Kalavr…
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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 & diamond tycoon Beny Steinmetz detained in Athens
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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Daktylios: Traffic Ring restrictions in central Athens start Oct 14
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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Seeking for new leader, PASOK elects old leader Nikos Androulakis
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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Bodies of British couple found in Thessaloniki, northern Greece
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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Weapons and explosives arsenal discovered in house in West Attica
An incredible arsenal of hand grenades, thousands of cartridges, flares, magazines, knives, other kinds of ammunition, explosives and bullet proof vests were found by Greek Police in a house in Menidi suburb of western Athens. The discovery came after police pursued an Albanian national and his partner in a random …
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SYRIZA Central Committee blocks Kasselakis’ re-election bid
In a session full of turmoil, sharp argumentation and boycott efforts, the members of the Central Committee of SYRIZA voted on Saturday against the candidacy of recently deposed leader Stefanos Kasselakis in the upcoming election for the party leadership. A total of 151 members were accredited during the meeting, 136 …
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Tempi Concert for the 57 victims of the train tragedy (LiveStreaming)
Thousands of Greeks and a sold-out concert dedicated to the 57 victims of the tragic train collision in Tempi is taking place at the Panathenaic Stadium in central Athens on Friday night, October 11, 2024. An organization representing several families of the victims has organized the concert with the participation …
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Stunning Aurora Borealis visible in Greece (picts)
An impressive appearance of the northern lights, the Aurora Borealis, in the town of Xanthi, Greece, on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The phenomenon, which is rare in Greece, offered a magnificent sight to the residents of the area in north-eastern Greece. The sky was lit up with red and purple …
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British hiker dies in Kalavryta gorge, Peloponnese
The body of a 67-year-old British national was recovered from a remote area in Megalo Spileo, Kalavryta in Peloponnese, according to a police announcement on Friday. According to the announcement, the British national had gone to the location with a fellow Briton to watch passing fighter jets. However, the 67-year-old …
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Tax officers in Corfu arrested for extorting money from local businessmen
Four tax officers and one private accountant have been arrested on the island of Corfu on Friday. They had formed a corruption ring and were extorting taxpayers. Among those arrested is the deputy director of the Corfu tax office Greek police arrested the five gang members in raids in collaboration …
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Second phase of hydrocarbon survey off SW Crete starts
The Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA) announced on Thursday the successful completion of the first phase of exploration for hydrocarbons carried out by the ExxonMobil/HELLENiQ ENERGY consortium in the marine areas of the block southwest of Crete, as well as the decision of the consortium to officially …
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Seeking for new leader, PASOK elects old leader Nikos Androulakis
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SYRIZA Central Committee blocks Kasselakis’ re-election bid
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17 Schengen countries, incl. Greece, call for new legislation for returns of irregular migrants
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PASOK elections: Incumbent leader Androulakis to face Athens Mayor Doukas in 2nd round
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Ex PMs turn their back to Mitsotakis and ND 50th-anniversary party
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Deposed SYRIZA-leader, Stefanos Kasselakis, candidates again for party leadership
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels threaten Greek-flagged vessels
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Greeks, Cypriots evacuated from Lebanon with C-130 of Greek Air Force
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Greece’s National Action Plan to deal with demographic problem
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Greece activates mechanism to assist Greeks wishing to leave Lebanon
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Greek citizen among the dead of terror attack in Jaffa, Tel Aviv
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Commercial real estate market in Greece continues its upward course
The commercial real estate market in Greece is showing a steady upward trend, with its … Read More » -
Tax officers in Corfu arrested for extorting money from local businessmen
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Second phase of hydrocarbon survey off SW Crete starts
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Greece to tax “tips” for waiters and delivery workers (POLL)
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“Green” residential electricity tariffs down 6%-17% in Oct