Cyprus FinMin warns EU economy in for rocky ride
Cypriot Minister of Finance Constantinos Petrides said on Monday the next few years would be difficult for Cyprus and the entire European Union.
Cyprus to export natural gas by 2026, energy minister says
Cyprus is hoping to begin exporting its natural gas from the Aphrodite gas field by 2026, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Natasa Pilides, has said.
Athens Photo Festival announces open call for photobooks
This year, the Athens Photo Festival will present an exhibition dedicated to the medium of the photobook, and is now inviting artists and publishers worldwide to submit their books for consideration.
Plevris: Decision on indoor masking to be made on June 1
A decision on whether to lift indoor masking mandates will be made on June 1 depending on Covid-19 burden, Health Minister Thanos Plevris told Skai radio on Wednesday.
EU plans phased oil ban on Russia, also targeting more banks
The European Union’s chief executive on Wednesday proposed a phased oil embargo on Russia over its war in Ukraine, as well as sanctioning Russia’s top bank and banning Russian broadcasters from European airwaves, in a bid to deepen Moscow’s isolation.
Hungary, Slovakia can continue to buy Russian crude oil until end of 2023, source tells Reuters
Hungary and Slovakia will be able to continue buying Russian crude oil until the end of 2023 under existing contracts, an EU source told Reuters on Wednesday, benefitting from exemptions from an oil embargo proposed by the European Commission.
Four consortiums to fight it out for Attiki Odos
Market sources say at least four bidders will vie for the concession contract for Attiki Odos, the tender concerning the biggest project operation in the country.
EU chief proposes Ukraine war recovery plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed launching a recovery package for Ukraine to help it rebuild after the war Russia is waging on its neighbor ends.
Another rape allegation filed against a director
Amid the recent rape trials implicating high-profile professionals from the theater, film and music industry, another allegation was made on Tuesday by a well-known actress in a lawsuit filed against a director, whom she accuses of raping her in 2010.
Greece becoming Europe energy gateway
The agreement signed on Tuesday to start the construction of the Alexandroupoli Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) signals a change on the energy map in Southeastern Europe, with Greece emerging as a leading gas supplier for the region.