Athens moving ahead with power link
The Greek government is set to recommence surveys in April for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), a subsea electricity cable linking Greece and Cyprus, despite technical delays and Turkish opposition.
Human Rights Watch condemns detention of Istanbul mayor Imamoglu
Human Rights Watch Turkey Director Emma Sinclair-Webb condemned the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and others from the Istanbul municipality on Wednesday, calling it a “flagrant abuse of the justice system.”
Turkish lira touches record low, stocks and bonds slide after Istanbul mayor detained
Turkey’s lira fell as much as 12.7% and touched a new all-time low of 42 to the dollar on Wednesday, with bonds and stocks also tumbling sharply, after authorities detained President Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival.
Greek banks expanded shipping credit in 2024
Greek banks’ lending to Greek-owned ocean-going shipping increased from $15.8 billion at the end of 2023 to around $17 billion in end-2024.
Storm Daniel’s true toll 20 times higher, study shows
The death toll from Greece’s catastrophic Storm Daniel may be significantly higher than official figures suggest, according to a new study by the Center for Research & Education in Public Health, Health Policy & Primary Health Care (KEPY).
Erdogan ally says judiciary is independent after Turkey’s detention of opposition mayor
The main political ally of President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey’s judiciary was independent, in comments after the detention of leading opposition figure Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday.
Holiday home frenzy observed on Crete
The large increase in foreigners’ interest in purchasing holiday homes is now also fueling the construction of new homes on Crete.
Scottish fans donate to Greek children’s charity
A donation of £5,000 will be made to Floga, an association of parents of children with neoplastic disease, by Scottish soccer fans visiting Athens for their national team’s upcoming match against Greece.
Dispute over metro tunnel delays Line 4 completion
A dispute between Hellenic Metro and the consortium building Athens Metro Line 4 has pushed the project’s completion from 2029 to 2032.
Athens households struggle with energy inefficiency
A recent study on 45 vulnerable households in Athens has revealed alarming findings regarding energy inefficiency. Homes in the city are often overheated in summer and freezing in winter due to inadequate insulation and rising energy costs.