Wildfire near Sofiko in Corinthia region injures firefighters and prompts evacuation alert
A wildfire broke out on Wednesday near Sofiko in the Corinthia region of the Peloponnese.
Greek navy extends advisory to curb Russian oil ship-to-ship transfers, sources tell Reuters
The Greek navy this week extended an advisory effectively banning ship traffic off the coast of the southeastern Peloponnese and further, in a bid to deter ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil off Greece, three sources said.
Greece to impose windfall levy on power producers in August, Sept
Greece will impose a one-off windfall tax on its power producers over the next two months and use the proceeds to help subsidise power bills for households already strained by a cost-of-living crisis, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said late on Tuesday.
Cosmote TV and Nova to offer each other’s sports content
Greece’s leading pay TV platforms, Cosmote TV and Nova, have reached a three-year agreement.
WWF report slams waste policy
Greece’s waste treatment policy is wasteful, polluting and is expected to continue for decades.
Greek Ministry of Defense responds to Turkish criticism of Dendias
The Greek Ministry of Defense has responded to the statement issued earlier on Wednesday by their Turkish counterparts.
Greece raises 250 mln euros from 5-year bond reopening
Greece raised 250 million euros ($273.53 million) from the reopening of a 5-year bond via an auction on Wednesday, its debt management agency PDMA said.
Turkey reacts to Greek defense minister’s remarks on Cyprus anniversary
Turkey has reacted to comments made by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias during his visit to Cyprus on Monday, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1974 coup that overthrew the government of then-president Archbishop Makarios and paved the way for the Turkish invasion of the Mediterranean island.
Mitsotakis to attend Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis plans to attend the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Kathimerini has learned. This will mark the first time a Greek prime minister attends the Games’ opening ceremony since the Athens 2004 event.
Acropolis to close during hottest hours on Wednesday
The ancient Acropolis tourist site will remain closed from midday until 5 p.m. on Wednesday due to extreme heat wave temperatures, authorities announced. The decision was made to protect both workers and visitors.