High temperatures persist across mainland Greece
Temperatures are expected to remain high across mainland Greece on Wednesday, with peaks of up to 38°C in some areas.
Bill proposes 5-year extension of Cyprus arms embargo waiver
In a move that underscores the deepening ties between the United States and the Republic of Cyprus, Representatives Chris Pappas, Gus Bilirakis, Dina Titus and Nicole Malliotakis reintroduced the End the Cyprus Embargo Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at extending the waiver period on the US arms embargo from one year to five years.
Man charged after allegedly threatening ex-wife with firearm
A 61-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly threatening his 49-year-old ex-wife with a firearm, police said on Wednesday. He was arrested following a complaint she filed with authorities.
Bayrou cites Greece as cautionary tale in €44 billion budget cut plan
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou invoked Greece’s debt crisis as a warning of what could await France if it fails to rein in public spending, during an address outlining €43.8 billion ($50.88 billion) in austerity measures, as opposition parties threaten to topple his minority government.
Three-car crash on Syngrou Avenue leaves one seriously injured
A 61-year-old man was seriously injured in a three-car collision late Tuesday on Syngrou Avenue, authorities said Wednesday.
Developments return to haunt government
Common experience shows that when you need transparency and clear statements but you choose to invest in cynicism and oblivion, you are paving the way for the next mistake.
US Congress moves to deepen defense ties with Greece
In a move that underscores growing congressional interest in Greece, a bipartisan bill supporting the US-Greece relationship and reinforcing its strategic partnership, was introduced in the House of Representatives on Monday.
New tranche request from Recovery Fund
Greece is set to submit its sixth request for a tranche of 2.1 billion euros from the Recovery Fund’s subsidy component in three days, Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis said on Tuesday during a press conference.
Tripoli evasive on maritime boundaries
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis visited Libya’s capital without achieving substantial progress on maritime boundary delimitation, the key issue affecting relations between Athens and Tripoli’s government.
Cost of balancing demand with supply makes local power market more expensive
The Italian electricity market may be the most expensive in Europe, but the final cost of the wholesale electricity price in the Greek market is much higher.