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.
British Museum director quits over stolen items
The director of the British Museum has said he is stepping down with immediate effect after admitting to failings in the museum’s investigation into the theft of items from its collection.
Suspected vigilantes placed under house arrest
Three people accused of taking the law into their own hands by detaining 13 undocumented migrants in a cargo trailer have been placed under temporary house arrest and ordered to surrender their passports after appearing before an investigating magistrate in the northern city of Alexandroupoli.
Pilot job relocation scheme to start in the fall
A pilot job program plans to place 500 unemployed people from the region of Western Macedonia in seasonal farm jobs in the regional unit of Iraklio, on the island of Crete.
NGO umbrella group condemns self-proclaimed ‘militia’ groups
An umbrella group comprising 55 non-governmental organizations and civil society bodies across Greece has condemned recent incidents involving civilian self-proclaimed “militia” groups engaging in unlawful acts of violence against refugees and migrants.
Eurobank Cyprus now controls 46.5% of Hellenic Bank
Eurobank Cyprus, the local subsidiary of the Eurobank Group with a presence in six countries, has acquired the 17% stake in Hellenic Bank held by Pimco.