Terror suspect alert affects Athens flights
An alarm was raised Thursday night at Athens International Airport when authorities were advised by US intelligence agencies that a terrorism suspect had boarded an Emirates flight in Athens.
Greek-American lawmakers retain their House seats
Chris Pappas (D-NH), shown here being congratulated by supporters Tuesday night, was one of five Greek-American lawmakers re-elected to the House of Representatives.
Inflation eases to 9.1% in Oct
Inflation fell below the 10% level in October for the first time since March, driven solely by falling electricity prices, including subsidies, and price de-escalation of natural gas, according to the data the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announced on Thursday.
Diverse field of candidates makes history in midterms
The first Generation Z member of Congress. The nation’s first openly lesbian governor. The first Black governor of Maryland. All of them, and more, made history Tuesday, emerging victorious from a field of candidates that was in many respects more diverse than in previous years.
OTE posts Q3 net profit thanks to mobile business
OTE Group, Greece’s biggest telecoms operator, said on Thursday rising inflation had hurt its business but hefty investments in fast broadband and 5G helped it to mitigate the impact.
Paphos to be EU Capital of Smart Tourism
The city of Paphos, in Cyprus, was officially named a European Capital of Smart Tourism for 2023, according to its Mayor Phedon Phedonos.
Olympiakos and AEK win ahead of their face-off
Panathinaikos will finish top of the table at the halfway point of the regular season this Sunday, having secured a six-point lead, to claim the informal title of the “winter champion” after beating Panetolikos on the road, while AEK and Olympiakos returned to winning ways ahead of their clash in Piraeus on Sunday.
Fines for chains that fail to comply with ‘household basket’ rules
A Development Ministry regulation provides for fines up to 50,000 euros on supermarkets participating in the “household basket” measure, which either do not have clear markings on the products included, or do not ensure their adequacy.
‘Historic day’ hailed for Elefsis Shipyards
The Greek state and Onex signed the agreement for the reorganization and transfer of Elefsis Shipyards on Thursday, pending a final court approval.
Roman building’s remains dug up at central Athens square
Excavations being carried out in downtown Athens ahead of an urban revamp have uncovered ruins believed to belong to a Late Roman-era villa, the Culture Ministry said on Thursday.