Turkey says it aims to drill for oil off Somali coast next year
Turkey hopes to conduct a deep-sea oil drilling operation off the Somali coast in 2025, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Thursday in an interview on broadcaster NTV.
Cyclades islands among Europe’s most endangered sites
Three Cyclades islands – Sifnos, Serifos, and Folegandros – have been named among Europe’s seven most endangered heritage sites for 2024, as announced this week.
Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra set to enchant Carnegie Hall
The Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) has announced its upcoming journey to the US, where it will perform at New York’s renowned Carnegie Hall this winter.
Samos jolted by 4.3 earthquake
The eastern Aegean island of Samos was jolted by a 4.3 magnitude earthquake on Friday morning, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens. No injuries or damage were reported.
Urban planning control legislation submitted
Legislation concerning the new process of urban planning controls and demolitions, the establishment of the Water Management Organization of Thessaly and the new model of biomass management in forests is included in the Environment Ministry’s omnibus bill submitted to Parliament on Monday, after a 10-day consultation period.
Troubled Folli Follie’s trial finally coming to a close
After months of legal proceedings, the trial of troubled jewelry maker Folli Follie has entered its final stretch, as the defendants’ pleas have been completed and a date has been set for the prosecutor’s recommendation.
Declaration of an open process for the selection of a contractor for the construction of the project: “Renovation-Upgrade & Modernization of (2) Hospitals at the 3rd Health District: General Hospital of G.Gennimatas: Pathology, B’ Surgery and ENT Clinics General Hospital of Ag.Dimitrios: Fire Safety System upgrade, new lift & roof replacement”, with Contracting Authority of the Administration of the 3rd Health District.
Τhe new independent operational unit of HRADF entitled Project Preparation Facility (PPF) was appointed by the Governmental Committee of Projects of Strategic Importance of Law 4799/2021, to mature, execute the tender process, and supervise the implementation phase of the project “Renovation and Modernization of Hospitals in Greece” (RRF 16795), of the responsibility of the Ministry…
Whiz kids behind Wizzle take global entrepreneurship award
A team of 16-year-old students from the Experimental Senior High School of the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki has won the 2024 De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award for the game Wizzle, which is based on symmetries and artistic motifs found in all cultures, cultivates the imagination and combats stress.
Turkish threats over marine parks
Tensions with Ankara have resurfaced again after Ankara’s objections to Greece’s announcement to designate marine parks, including one in the Aegean Sea.
Disputing presumptive income
Self-employed professionals can dispute the minimum presumptive income based on which they will be taxed this year.