Big operation under way to put out blaze in Crete
After an overnight battle with a large wildfire on a craggy hillside in Rethymno, western Crete, firefighters were able to bring the blaze under relative control by Wednesday morning.
Aegean is once again ‘Best Regional Airline in Europe’
Aegean Airlines has won the title of “Best Regional Airline in Europe” at the World Airline Awards 2024, for a 13th consecutive year and the 14th overall in its 25 years of operation.
Tourism Min and embassies collaborate to address visitor issues
A meeting of representatives from the Ministry of Tourism and foreign embassies was held last Friday at the ministry to exchange ideas on the most common issues faced by foreign visitors.
Alcazar energy launches wind farm project in North Macedonia
Renewable energy investor Alcazar Energy Partners said on Tuesday it has launched the largest wind farm project in North Macedonia with an investment of at least $500 million in debt and equity to help generate 400 megawatts of renewable energy.
Tech giants eye project in Cyprus
Major companies like Tesla and Samsung have expressed interest in developing a battery-based electricity storage system in Cyprus.
Iran’s onerous hijab law for women is now a campaign issue
Iranian officials insisted for decades that the law requiring women to cover their hair and dress modestly was sacrosanct and not even worth discussion.