Cigarette smuggling ring laundered millions
Revealing details on how the so-called “Russian Pontian” syndicate laundered money from cigarette smuggling have come to light and are now in the hands of Greece’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority.
Hundreds of infractions recorded in Attica traffic stops
Attica’s Traffic Police issued nearly 1,600 citations during regular inspections carried out between March 14 and 16 in different parts of the capital, the force reported on Tuesday.
Mitsotakis, Erdogan likely to meet April 8
Athens and Ankara are in the final stages of confirming the date for a crucial summit between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with April 8 emerging as the most likely date.
Cyprus recovers seven bodies after migrant boat capsizes
The bodies of seven people were recovered off Cyprus on Monday after authorities mounted a search and rescue operation following the capsize of a boat carrying migrants, Cyprus’ state broadcaster said.
Erdogan seeks meeting with Trump, Bloomberg News says
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is working to secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, potentially by late April, Bloomberg News said on Tuesday.
Bonuses or more tax breaks?
Greece’s newly appointed finance minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, headed into work on Monday having to deal with a list of tasks.
BoG slashes growth forecast to 2.3%
The Bank of Greece has downwardly revised the growth rate of the Greek economy to 2.3% from 2.5% in 2025.
PPC expands in Bulgaria with new solar-battery project
Athens-listed PPC Group is marking its dynamic expansion in the Bulgarian renewable energy sources market with the start of the construction of a new photovoltaic plant with batteries, with a total installed capacity of 165 megawatts.
Cyprus to face severe water crisis
Cyprus is bracing for a tough summer as dam levels continue to drop.
Cyprus Central Bank raises 2025 GDP growth forecast to 3.2%
The Central Bank of Cyprus has upwardly revised its forecast for Cyprus’ GDP growth rate for 2025 by 0.1% to 3.2% compared to its December 2024 projections.