Fuels rekindle inflation fears
Rising gasoline prices in Greece are fueling fears of persistent high inflation.
ND criticizes Velopoulos for spreading ‘fake news’
Ruling New Democracy has accused Kyriakos Velopoulos, the leader of the populist nationalist Greek Solution party, of disseminating “fake news” concerning Greece’s border fence intended to prevent illegal migration along the Evros border with Turkey.
TASS: Russia to provide consular services in occupied Cyprus
The Russian Embassy in Cyprus will soon start providing consular services in the Turkish occupied of Cyprus, according to a telegram from the Russian state news agency TASS, citing an embassy spokesperson.
Alpha Bank first-half profits grow strongly
Alpha Bank’s normalized first-half after-tax profits – excluding non-recurring operating expenses and related transactions and taxes – reached €357 million, up 77.7% year-on-year, while, for the second quarter alone, they were €195 million, up 20.3% from the first quarter.
Slain fan’s funeral to be held Friday
The funeral of Michalis Katsouris, the 29-year-old Greek fan who was fatally stabbed outside AEK Athens’ stadium Monday during fan violence, leading to the cancellation of a Champions League qualifier against Dinamo Zagreb, is scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m.
Unidentified attackers target cafe in central Athens; possible link to Monday’s fan violence
A group of unidentified attackers targeted a cafe in the central Ampelokipoi neighborhood on Thursday, in an incident that seems to be connected to the violent clashes that took place outside AEK Athens’ home stadium in the western suburb of Nea Filadelfia on Monday, leading to the death of a 29-year-old supporter.
Alarm raised over illegal landfills on Mt Aegaleo
Home renovation debris and assorted rubbish including toilet bowls, old sofas and broken TVs are piling up on Mount Aegaleo on the outskirts of Athens, endangering the sparse remaining greenery and also increasing the risk of wildfires.
Turkish inflation to keep soaring, testing patience with Erdogan’s U-turn
Turks will get little reprieve from a soaring cost of living this summer as economists expect prices to jump by as much as 8.5% in August, underlining Ankara’s challenge as it embarks on a painful path toward more orthodox policies.
Rhodes’ unsung heroes are its future
Armed with smartphones, their own cars and the occasional shovel, Gen Zers and Millennials raced to forests, villages and businesses in an effort to protect, save and support the island of Rhodes.
Man accused of sexually abusing children in Corfu
Authorities on the island of Corfu have launched a legal case against a 44-year-old Roma man, subsequent to allegations by his partner that he engaged in indecent acts with her five underage children, whose ages range from nine to fourteen.