Holiday shopping hours begin
Retail stores launched the start of extended opening hours on Thursday, in a bid to bolster business ahead of the holiday season.
Arrests made, firearms seized in Turkish mafia raid
In a series of coordinated raids on Wednesday, Greek police targeted Turkish mafia members involved in organized crime across Athens and Thessaloniki.
Criminal charges brought against eight suspects in Turkish mafia crackdown
An Athens prosecutor on Thursday filed criminal charges against eight Turkish nationals who are believed to be part of an organized crime racket operating on Greek soil.
HRADF receives re-certification by TUV AUSTRIA Hellas according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, and ISO 37001:2016
The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), a member company of Growthfund, was successfully audited and re-certified by TUV AUSTRIA Hellas, the leading Group of holistic services in Management Systems and Products Certification, with the ISO standards 9001:2015, 27001:2022 and 37001:2016 regarding the Quality Management System, the Information Security Management System, and Anti-Bribery Management.
Nicosia hails US green light for military training as ‘strategic milestone’
Nicosia on Thursday welcomed an amendment to the US Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA) that makes Cyprus’ National Guard eligible to participate in multilateral military exercises through 2027.
Investigation reveals missteps in Greece’s handling of Pylos shipwreck case
A joint investigation by Greek and international media outlets has uncovered significant flaws in how Greek authorities handled the aftermath of the Pylos shipwreck, one of the Mediterranean’s deadliest migrant tragedies.
Cutbacks leave 1,000 minors at risk in Greece’s migrant camps
More than 1,000 underage refugees are at risk of abuse and exploitation by adults at mixed migrant camps, after a government decision reduced the number of spots at appropriate accommodation for unaccompanied minors.
PPC expands renewables activity into Italy
Public Power Corporation enters the Italian market through the imminent launch of operations at two new photovoltaic plants.
Cyprus to rely more on desalination plants as arid winters leave dams dry
Cyprus will depend more on desalination plants to meet its water needs as a string of dry winters has reduced amounts in 108 dams to just a quarter of their capacity, the country’s agriculture and environment minister said Wednesday.
Court halts green building bonuses scheme
The court’s findings stressed that urban development incentives must be based on rigorous planning and environmental assessments, ensuring that changes are consistent with each area’s physical and architectural identity.