Turkish push on F-35s, sanctions not taking off
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived at the US State Department with a long list of demands and high expectations.
PPC chief invites American investors to data centers
Public Power Corporation Chairman and CEO Giorgos Stassis called on US investors to collaborate on building data centers in Greece at an event organized by the German Marshall Fund (GMF) and the Center of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Athens on Monday.
Erdogan brings Greece and Israel closer
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Israeli leaders in Jerusalem on Sunday to advance defense and energy cooperation, signaling closer strategic ties amid heightened regional tensions.
Paros, Mykonos close schools, ban traffic as severe storms cause destruction
A powerful storm lashed the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos on Monday, triggering widespread flooding and prompting authorities to close schools and impose a ban on all traffic except emergency vehicles.
Tourism accommodation revenue seen growing 5-8%
Direct takings from tourism in the accommodation business, that is activities related to hotels and short-term rentals, exceeded 15 billion euros last year.
Less paper, more efficiency
Greek citizens will no longer need to submit birth and family status certificates for public services, as the government automates document retrieval through Gov.gr.
Police officer killed in road accident
An off-duty police officer was killed in Athens early Tuesday morning when his motorcycle crashed into the side of the road.
Summer hours of reduced power rates
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) announced on Monday that from Tuesday the summer timetable for the bizonal cheaper-rate electricity tariff (previously known as the “nighttime” tariff) will begin to apply.
Reduced VAT on electricity in Cyprus
A reduction in value-added tax on electricity bills in Cyprus will take effect on Tuesday.