Jan-July revenue beats target by €2.2 bln
Finalized data on revenue for the first seven months of the year show that it exceeded the target set in the 2023 budget by €2.246 billion, or 7.1%, as VAT and income tax receipts exceeded expectations.
Three teens arrested for assaulting two kids
Police have arrested three teenagers, aged 14, 16 and 19 over the assault and mugging of two 14-year-olds. They were charged with causing grievous bodily harm and robbery in conspiracy, as well as for violating legislation on fan violence.
No mercy, no shame, no tomorrow
The public execution of Yevgeny Prighozin and close associates encapsulates most spectacularly the way that Vladimir Putin exercises his absolute power.
Hotel raided over migrants
Police officers on the southeastern Aegean island of Rhodes carried out a raid on a hotel that had been hosting dozens of undocumented migrants on Thursday.
Index stops just short of 1,300 points
The Athens Stock Exchange once again posted very slight gains, but at least the general index reversed four weeks of losses, posting a nearly 3% rise for the week.
Keeping calm
The wildfires that have struck Greece are unprecedented and have inflicted substantial damage.
US official voices hope North Macedonia will proceed with EU membership bid
A senior US State Department official on Friday voiced hope that North Macedonia will be able to approve politically difficult constitutional changes that would help its bid to join the European Union.
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Alpha Bank Romania to acquire Orange Money
Alpha Bank Romania announced on Thursday the acquisition of the retail business of Orange Money, a digital financial services platform.
Firefighters battle 111 wildfires across the country
Firefighters are currently battling 111 wildfires across the country after 59 new blazes broke out in the last 24 hours. Many of the new fires were flare-ups in Parnitha, Evros and in other fire fronts, the fire service said.