Turkish F-16 jets conduct flyovers over Greek islets
Two pairs of Turkish F-16 fighter jets flew over the Greek islets of Agathonisi and Anthropofagoi on Wednesday.
Minister dismisses Turkey ‘caravan’ report
Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarakis has dismissed media claims that a caravan of refugees is preparing to depart from Turkey heading for Europe.
Report: Greece has slowest fixed internet in Europe, among most expensive
Greece has the slowest fixed internet in Europe, despite the significant investments that have been made in recent years, while internet services remain among the most expensive in relation to people’s incomes, according to the annual report on the digital quality of life, compiled by cyber security company Surfshark.
Corfu Festival | Corfu | To September 24
The Thessaloniki State Orchestra will be paying tribute to the great Maria Callas with a performance at the stunning Old Fortress of Corfu on September 19.
Marble lintel sheds light in late Byzantine history of Lesvos
A 3.50-metre-long marble lintel found during an excavation near the foundations of the Byzantine gate of the castle of Agioi Theodoroi and linked to the ancient city-state of Antissa, one of the ancient Aeolian city-states of the island of Lesvos, is leading to a revision of the island’s late Byzantine history.
US envoy: Greece to help Europe overcome energy crisis
Greece’s timely efforts to diversify its energy mix is making it an important country in Europe’s efforts to wean off Russian fossil fuels, US Ambassador to Greece, George Tsunis, told state-run news agency AMNA in an interview published Wednesday.
Cash donations between close relatives to be tax-free
Cash donations or concessions up to the amount of 800,000 euros between close relatives will be exempt from tax even if they are made by withdrawing cash from bank account, according to the omnibus bill that the Finance Ministry is about to submit to Parliament on Tuesday.
EU to propose crisis measures to tackle energy price spike
The European Union will propose measures to cap revenues from low-cost electricity generators and force fossil fuel firms to share the profits they make from soaring energy prices, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
Twelve detained in ongoing police operation in northwestern Attica
Twelve people have been detained so far in a large, ongoing police operation to tackle crime in northwestern Attica, state-run broadcaster ERT reported on Wednesday.
Guns of Navarone actress, Irene Pappas, dead at 96
Legendary Greek actress Irene Pappas, who starred in over 70 films in a career spanning more than 50 years, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 96, the Culture Ministry announced.