Strict message from Brussels to Ankara
A strict reference to Turkey is included in the draft conclusions of the European Summit which will take place on Thursday and Friday in Brussels.
Europe wildfire risk heightened by early heat waves, drought
Extended drought conditions in several Mediterranean countries, a heat wave last week that reached northern Germany and high fuel costs for aircraft needed to fight wildfires have heightened concerns across Europe this summer. And it’s only June.
Eight arrested for extortion in Crete charged with forming criminal gang
Eight men arrested in Crete as suspected members of an extortion and loansharking racket were charged with forming and joining a criminal organization by a prosecutor on Wednesday.
Music Day goes underground
The annual Make Music Day or World Music Day was celebrated at Syntagma metro station on Tuesday.
Travel receipts are soaring
Indications are growing that this year Greek tourism will come close to matching the travel receipts of the record year 2019.
Rally of fixed mortgage rates
Banks are increasing their fixed interest rates in new mortgages by up to half a percentage point, incorporating in their rate lists the upward trend of the cost of money in view of the increase in the European Central Bank key interest rates.
The killing of Shireen Abu Akleh: Tracing a bullet to an Israeli convoy
The journalists thought they were safe. Several blocks away, a gunfight between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian men had just stopped.
EU nod to Cypriot VAT deferral plan
The European Commission has approved a 20-million-euro Cypriot value-added tax deferral scheme to support businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictive measures put in place to limit the spread of the virus.
Great momentum seen in Greece-UAE relations
The United Arab Emirates Ambassador Sulaiman Al Mazroul spoke of an “excellent momentum of the strategic relations between the UAE and Greece” and that this strategic cooperation is expected to be further strengthened.
Greek power rates soar on gas concerns
Electricity prices jumped in Greece on Tuesday, moving in line with significant increases recorded in other European markets.