50-year-old man assaulted by delivery worker dies
A 50-year-old man has passed away after being assaulted by a 27-year-old delivery worker on Agia Sofia pedestrian street, located in the heart of Thessaloniki, northern Greece.
Gerapetritis: ‘Sovereignty not up for discussion’
Speaking ahead of the next two Greek-Turkish milestones, the UN General Assembly in New York in mid-September and the High Council between Greece and Turkey toward the end of the year, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis reiterated on Tuesday that the sole fundamental difference between the two countries, namely the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone…
Athens, Zagreb mayors issue joint statement condemning violence
The mayors of Athens and Zagreb have issued a joint statement condemning the fierce clashes between rival supporters in the Greek capital, resulting in the death of a 29-year-old soccer fan on Monday.
Stocks lose ground on low turnover
The unexpected move by Italy’s government to slap a windfall tax on local banks and Moody’s downgrading of certain US banks affected European stock markets negatively on Tuesday, leading investors to sell shares and turn to government bonds. Athens followed.
Investigation underway after homemade bomb explosion damages property in Aspropyrgos
The police are currently investigating an explosion involving a homemade bomb outside a residential property in Aspropyrgos, located to the west of Athens.
Fraport’s 14 Greek airports drive strong holiday demand
Frankfurt Airpor operator Fraport on Tuesday said its 2023 core profit would hit the upper half of its forecast range after second-quarter earnings were boosted by strong travel demand. Among Fraport’s international portfolio, its 14 regional airports in Greece benefited the most from holiday demand.
Ninety-four appearing before prosecutor
Τhe four Greeks out of the 98 people arrested in connection with the fatal hooligan clashes in Nea Filadelfia in western Athens were released on Tuesday, with a verbal order of the prosecutor.
Piraeus Port Authority: 20 years on Athens Stock Exchange
Piraeus Port Authority celebrated 20 years of listing on the Athens Stock Exchange on Tuesday.
UK announces deal with Turkey to tackle flow of illegal migrants
Britain said it had struck a deal with Turkey in a bid to slow the flow of illegal immigrants passing through the Mediterranean country on their way to Europe, including joint police operations against smuggler rings and the trade in boat parts.
Marina concessions set to accelerate in coming months
Greece’s privatization agency TAIPED plans to open, or reopen, bids for several marinas in the coming months.