Kozani explosion caused by World War II shell
An investigation into the explosion that occurred Friday afternoon in a yard with digging machines in Kozani, northern Greece, leaving two injured, revealed World War II ammunition fragments.
Athens marks World Car-Free Day with festival on Athinas Street
Athens will celebrate World Car-Free Day this weekend (September 20–21) by turning one of its busiest thoroughfares into a hub of culture and activity.
Is Europe’s “moment” slipping away?
At the beginning of the year there was optimism in Europe that, despite a long to-do list, the Trump shock might lead to a “European moment”.
Foreign Ministry condemns Russian violation of Estonian airspace
The Foreign Ministry has condemned a violation of Estonian airspace by Russian fighter jets. “Greece unequivocally condemns [Friday’s] violation of Estonian airspace,” the ministry said on X.
Brussels extends deadline on OPEKEPE farm subsidy agency transfer
The European Commission has granted Greek authorities a six-month extension to complete the integration of the payment and audit functions of OPEKEPE into the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).
Patriarch Bartholomew defends recognition of independent Ukrainian church
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, speaking Friday before a New York audience, defended his 2019 decision to recognize an independent church in Ukraine, and he denounced the Russian Orthodox Church as giving a “ringing endorsement to the invasion of Ukraine.”
Finance Minister: Toward an EU economy that fosters innovation
Europe must strive for an economy that fosters innovation and facilitates growth on 21st-century terms, National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said on Friday, in a doorstep statement upon his arrival for the Eurogroup and ECOFIN meetings in Copenhagen.
Laimos family takes legal action against UK’s NHS
The family of Marissa Laimos, a 30-year-old actress and heir to a prominent Greek shipping dynasty, has filed a lawsuit against the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) following her tragic death.
Cyprus tax revenue to top €8 bln
Cyprus is on track to rake in more than 8 billion euros in tax revenue this year.
Athens-listed OTE Telecom leaves Romania
Athens-listed OTE Telecom announced on Friday that it has signed binding agreements to sell its 100% stake in Telekom Romania Mobile Communications (TKRM) to Vodafone Romania SA and Digi Romania SA.