Energean CEO urges Israel to issue new oil and gas exploration licences
The CEO of Israel-focused gas producer Energean on Thursday called on governments to develop new export routes from Israel to neighboring Egypt and Cyprus.
Drones integrated into Greek Armed Forces’ arsenal
The Greek armed forces are steadily integrating advanced unmanned systems, including loitering munitions, surveillance and strike UAVs, drones for intelligence gathering, target tracking, and firing-data provision, as well as surface and underwater drones.
Turkish drug and arms gang arrested close to Athens
Greek police have arrested 11 Turkish nationals on suspicion of trafficking drugs and illegal arms in Greece and other parts of Europe.
Election system reforms back in the spotlight
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis remains firm against revising electoral law, despite speculation fueled by a fragmented political landscape.
Companies fined €2.2 mln for misleading Black Friday adverts
The Development Ministry has imposed fines totaling 2.2 million euros on 14 companies for misleading advertising in the run-up to Black Friday.
Clock Dva | Athens | December 13
The post-punk band from Sheffield, Clock DVA, is set to return to Athens for a performance at the Arch Club (111 Konstantinoupoleos) on December 13.
Greek labor productivity remains low
The annual report of the Productivity Council of the Center for Economic Planning and Reserach (KEPE) recorded a slight improvement in the country’s productivity indicators in 2023, but they remain at approximately half of the European average.
Police officer arrested on suspicion of helping major drug ring
A Greek police officer has been arrested on suspicion of assisting a transnational cocaine trafficking ring by leaking confidential investigative information to its members and helping them cover up illicit activities.
Parliament police officer arrested on domestic violence and child abuse allegations
A police officer serving in the Parliament’s security division has been arrested following allegations of domestic violence and the sexual abuse of his four children, brought forward by his wife, who is also a police officer.
Without Instruments | Athens | December 7-8
Italian musician Simone Mongelli and the Bodyterranean ensemble present “Music Without Instruments” at the Athens Conservatoire (17 Vasileos Georgiou B), celebrating the human body as a primal musical instrument.