Swimming prohibited at 13 coastal zones across Attica
Swimming is now prohibited at 13 coastal zones across Attica due to public health concerns, according to a circular issued Thursday by the Health Ministry.
Turkey nears exit from costly FX-protected deposit scheme
Turkey is on the verge of ending a scheme protecting deposits from currency depreciation that is estimated to have cost $60 billion, another step to abandon unorthodox economic policies that triggered a lira crisis several years ago.
When is Kimberly Guilfoyle arriving in Greece?
Almost a month since Kimberly Guilfoyle received the nod from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, we are still waiting for her to take up the job of US ambassador in Athens. Endy Zemenides, HALC’s Executive Director, joins Thanos Davelis as we try to answer the question everyone’s thinking in Greece: “When is Kimberly arriving?”
Wildfire breaks out in Argolida, firefighting efforts underway
A wildfire broke out on Friday morning in a rural and forested area near the village of Fichti in the Argolida region of the Peloponnese, prompting a significant response from firefighting authorities.
Coca-Cola HBC lifts full-year outlook
Given its strong H1 results announced Wednesday, with comparable earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rising 15.2% to €649.8 million, bottler Coca-Cola HBC announced that it expects its organic revenue to rise 8% for the whole of 2025 and its organic EBIT 11%, at the top of its guidance range.
Fire breaks out at Sotiria Hospital in Athens, no injuries reported
A fire broke out on Friday morning at Sotiria Hospital in Athens, prompting a swift response from the fire service, officials said.
Delays at Greece’s biggest airport worsen in July
In July, just 48% of the flights from the Athens International Airport departed within 15 minutes of their scheduled time, down from 59% in July 2024.
Two swimmers found unconscious off Sarakiniko beach on Milos
Two swimmers were pulled from the sea unconscious off the Aegean island of Milos on Friday, authorities said.
Xanthi man arrested for fatally shooting dog
A 46-year-old man was arrested on Thursday morning in the northern Greek region of Xanthi on suspicion of fatally shooting a dog with a hunting rifle earlier the same day, police said.