AmCham report: Property sector growth set to continue
Economic stability and ever-growing tourism are set to see the local real estate market maintain its growth in the next few months.
Gov’t national security council meets to discuss Middle East
The government’s top decision-making body for foreign affairs and defense matters has met in an extraordinary session to assess the latest developments in the Middle East and to discuss plans to evacuate Greeks from Lebanon.
Athens Democracy Forum explores challenges facing modern journalism
The Athens Democracy Forum held a session on Tuesday titled “Rethinking Journalism: A Crisis of Confidence,” where experts discussed the challenges facing modern journalism.
Cyprus on standby to assist evacuations from Middle East
Cyprus has fully activated a mechanism to allow third-country nationals evacuating the Middle East safe passage through the island as the crisis in the region worsens, government officials have said.
Suspicious suitcase in central Athens deemed harmless after investigation
Authorities investigated a suspicious suitcase discovered on Wednesday afternoon in central Athens, which was ultimately deemed harmless.
HFSF will not accept bids below €7.55/share in NBG equity offering
Bank bailout fund HFSF has said that it will not accept bids below 7.55 euros per share in an equity offering of National Bank of Greece, citing strong demand by investors.
Beekeeping deputy mayor suspected of causing Corinthia wildfire fined
A beekeeper – and deputy mayor – suspected of accidentally starting the four-day blaze that destroyed some 6,500 hectares and claimed the lives to two people in Corinthia, in the Peloponnese, has been fined 3,000 euros and the case against him will be forwarded to judicial authorities, the fire service has said.
Greek underworld echoes in Dubai
In a dramatic turn of events, two Greek nationals connected to the notorious Greek Mafia have been detained in Dubai, raising questions about the reach and ramifications of organized crime across borders.
Still in the nest up to their 30s
Most Greeks choose to stay with their parents until they get into their fourth decade in life.
Journalists and scholars share views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at Athens conference
Prominent journalists and scholars discussed current events in the Middle East during the “The Middle East Powder Keg” session at the 12th Athens Democracy Forum on Tuesday.