Two arrested in northern Greece for migrant trafficking
Two men were arrested early Saturday in Florina, northern Greece, on charges of migrant trafficking.
Inquiries of an Albanian diplomat
Kathimerini, being a prestigious newspaper, deserves praise for consistently bringing attention to the issue of Albania’s treatment of its ethnic Greek minority, who primarily live in the south of the Balkan country.
3.9 magnitude earthquake hits Atalanti in eastern Fthiotida region
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the area of Atalanti in the eastern Fthiotida region on Saturday, according to the Athens-based Institute of Geodynamics.
Pension hike for many retirees due
Agencies at the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) are running two parallel projects, in addition to the issuance of the pending pensions: main, auxiliary and retirement lump sums.
Trikala’s great leap forward
Focusing on the River Lithaios, the city of Trikala in central Greece is proceeding with the redevelopment of central squares and restoration of at least 10 landmark and monumental buildings to host cultural events.
Blast at explosives factory in Ankara kills 5 workers
Five workers have been killed in a blast that rocked an explosives factory in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Saturday, Turkey’s Defense Ministry said in a statement.
EU countries agree on ‘historic’ migration deal
After years of bickering and gridlock, EU countries have finally agreed on a major migration deal that could overhaul the EU’s asylum system. Efi Koutsokosta, the EU Correspondent for Euronews and Skai TV, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis from Brussels as we break down what was agreed, what this deal will mean for…
Optima Bank saw profits quadruple in 2022
Optima Bank said its 2022 profits quadrupled to reach 42.4 million euros, with all figures (deposits, loans and profits) recording a big increase in the first months of 2023.
NBG’s twin priorities for the future
National Bank (NBG) intends to place emphasis on the financing and support of small and medium-sized enterprises, which make up the largest part of the Greek economy and proportionally have the lowest loans from the banking system, alongside the digitalization of its products and services.
Biden seeking formula for Turkish F-16s
The White House is trying to figure out the intentions of the US Congress and how they will be shaped in case Sweden’s accession to NATO is approved before the NATO Summit in July.