The magnet of the Golden Visa
The first five months of 2023 saw real estate purchases with a total value of 975 million euros coming from investors from third countries interested in obtaining a residence permit through the Golden Visa program.
Drop in covid-19 and influenza cases reported in weekly health update
New cases of both SARS-CoV-2 and influenza (flu) declined during the week of June 26-July 2, according to the weekly report released by the National Public Health Organization (EODY) on Thursday.
‘Koulis’ no more
They referred to him as “Koulis” (a derogatory diminutive for men named Kyriakos in Greek). Sure, one might say that the late Papandreou was commonly called “Andreas,” and Tsipras as “Alexis.” There’s nothing inherently wrong with this practice, but there is one crucial distinction: “Andreas” and “Alexis” conveyed a sense of familiarity, as if these…
Greece to receive first batch of torpedoes for Papanikolis-class submarines in December
Greece is anticipating the delivery of the initial batch of heavyweight torpedoes for its Papanikolis-class Type 214 submarines, which are considered the most technologically advanced vessels in the Hellenic Navy.
ATV accident claims life of 19-year-old man on Zakynthos
A 19-year-old man from Scotland lost his life on the island of Zakynthos in an incident involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on Friday.
Threads, Instagram’s ‘Twitter killer,’ has arrived
After months of speculation and secrecy, Mark Zuckerberg’s long-rumored competitor app to Twitter is here.
Nicosia’s proposals for vulnerable citizens
Cypriot Finance Minister Makis Keravnos submitted several government actions aimed at addressing issues related to nonperforming loans to Parliament on Wednesday.
Old and new causes at play as far-right makes return in Greece
Analysts highlight the underlying structural factors contributing to the popularity of fringe parties, which secured over 12 percent of the vote in the latest legislative election.
No profession fee with hirings
Thousands of businesses that increased their staff in 2022 will be exempt from the fee for practicing a profession (known as “telos epitidevmatos”), saving between 400 and 1,000 euros.
Putin’s Russia is a ‘mafia state’
Garry Kasparov needs no special introduction. He is considered the most recognizable chess grandmaster, as he held the title of world champion for 15 consecutive years (1985-2000).