Bill boosts rail safety
Authorities are moving to overhaul the nation’s rail system with a new bill set to be presented before Easter.
Investment groups express interest in regional ports
Four investment groups have expressed interest in the international tender for the concession of cruise ship activities at the Katakolo port and a section of the old Patra port (section 1 of tender), as well as in Kavala’s Apostolos Pavlos Central Port (section 2 of tender), the Growthfund said on Monday. The groups expressing interest…
Athens, Crete drug gang dismantled
Authorities have dismantled a criminal organization involved in cultivating hydroponic cannabis and distributing significant quantities of cocaine and unprocessed cannabis across Attica and Crete. Seven individuals were arrested following coordinated operations by the Organized Crime Division and the Narcotics Subdivision. Investigations revealed that the group had established a fully equipped hydroponic cannabis cultivation lab in…
Smart meters to help Cypriots save money
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is pressing ahead with its smart meter rollout.
Sweden has a big problem
On Aug. 12, 2004, celebratory headlines festooned the pages of Swedish newspapers, hailing a huge milestone: On that day, a baby would be born as the 9 millionth Swede.
Greece will ban having children via surrogacy for single men and male same-sex couples
Men in Greece will be barred from having children via surrogacy if they are single or in a same-sex relationship, the justice minister said Tuesday, asserting that it’s intended to eliminate legal ambiguity over the concept of inability to carry a pregnancy.
Greece’s economic sentiment improves
Greece’s economic sentiment improved in March, with the relevant index closing at 107.7 from 106.9 points in the previous month.
Chevron to begin hydrocarbon drilling in 2026
US energy giant Chevron is set to launch its first exploratory drilling for hydrocarbons south of Crete in 2026, Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou said on Monday.
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Greece’s and Cyprus’ engagement in the East Med
Greece’s and Cyprus’ multifaceted engagement in the volatile region of the East Mediterranean continued last week, as the fragmented West assesses and tries to deal with developments in the area which could have global repercussions.