Public urged to be vigilant for fall armyworm
Authorities in Attica have urged farmers and the public to be on the lookout for an invasive pest that has eaten through billions of pounds of crops in Africa and Australia.
Greek island power interconnection tender announced
The Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) on Thursday announced a tender procedure aiming at a framework-agreement for underwater AC power cable projects for interconnections to the Dodecanese and north Aegean islands, via competitive dialogue.
PM notes high stakes of Euro elections
As the dust settled after Parliament’s rejection of the confidence motion against the government on Thursday night, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has linked the upcoming European elections to Greece’s political stability upon which country’s forward course hinges.
Intralot secures large loan from Greek banks
Athens-listed lottery and sports betting company Intralot signed an agreement for the issue of a new bond loan agreement of up to 100 million euros and duration to June 30, 2025, it said on Thursday.
Police union lashes out at Athens mayor over ‘cop’ comment
A video in which Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is allegedly heard using the derogatory term “batsos” (loosely translated as cop) has drawn the ire of the Panhellenic Federation of Police Officers and the Panhellenic Federation of Police Employees.
DEPA chief highlights return of competitive gas rates
Natural gas prices are gradually returning to their historical norms, reflecting the basics of supply and demand, Public Gas Corporation (DEPA Commerce) CEO Konstantinos Xifaras told the 5th Power & Gas Forum on Thursday.
Halloumi secures EU reprieve
Cyprus’ iconic halloumi cheese remains a protected designation of origin (PDO) product after the European Union granted a crucial five-year grace period to comply with production specifications.
Tourism Career Day in Neo Faliro Saturday
More than 100 enterprises, offering over 3,000 jobs, will participate on Saturday in the Tourism Career Day event by the Public Employment Service (DYPA) at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Neo Faliro, Piraeus, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Stylianides: Greece ought to co-shape shipping rules
Shipping and Island Policy Minister Christos Stylianides spoke about the possibilities of utilizing European financing tools for the green transition of ports and ships at an event held at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens on Friday afternoon.
Train officials released on bail
Two officials from state-owned Hellenic Railways have been released after testifying before an examining magistrate but had to pay large sums for bail.