Undoing tricks of suppliers
The Environment and Energy Ministry is responding immediately to the ingenuity shown by power providers in their continuing to mislead consumers, even after the suspension of the adjustment clause in electricity rates.
ATHEX: Banks lead index to new month-high
Bank stocks recorded healthy gains at the Greek stock market on Wednesday, helping the benchmark at Athinon Avenue reach a month-high as traders appeared to start buying with caution, but also with confidence.
Cyprus sees drop in fuel sales
Cyprus’ Statistical Service (CyStat) on Wednesday reported a total decrease of 6.8% in the sale of oil products in June, falling to 55,061 tons.
Iranian tanker to retrieve confiscated oil cargo this week
An Iranian-flagged tanker anchored off Piraeus port is expected this week to retrieve part of its cargo which was confiscated by the United States and sail back to Iran, following a Greek top court ruling, government sources said on Wednesday.
Digital ID and driving license now available on mobile phones
The roll-out of a new app that allows citizens to store a digital version of their identity card and driving license on their mobile phones started on Wednesday, with those whose tax number ends in 1 being the first who can use the new Gov.gr Wallet.
Turkish coast guard vessel harasses Greek patrol boat in Greek waters
A Turkish coast guard vessel carried out dangerous manoeuvres around a Greek patrol boat in Greek territorial waters near Leros island, the Shipping and Island Policy Ministry said on Wednesday.
Bulgaria to hold early election after coalition talks fail
Bulgaria is heading to a new parliamentary election this fall after the three largest parties in parliament failed to find common ground for a coalition government.
Don’t charm them, convince them
The campaigns to encourage the return of the new diaspora are useful, but they are not enough.
Kambanellisland | Athens
In “Kambanellisland,” the Benaki Museum (benaki.org) does just what it says in the title, by exploring the unique universe of Iakovos Kambanellis (1921-2011).
Cyber-cannibals
Watching the TV debate between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss for the Tory leadership I could not help but ask myself how the political life of a great country like Britain, a country with solid institutions, strong social reflexes and a great history, could possibly come to be dominated by personalities of the caliber of…