Thessaloniki metro extension to Kalamaria in early 2026
Within schedule, in the first quarter of 2026, the extension of the Thessaloniki metro to Kalamaria will be launched.
European human rights body denounces arrest of Turkish activist critical of Erdogan
A Council of Europe delegation on Friday denounced the arrest of a Turkish human rights and LGBTQ+ activist who was detained after delivering a speech critical of President Recep Erdogan’s government at a session of Europe’s leading human rights body.
Investments of €30 bln are needed by 2030
National Bank of Greece (NBG) CEO Pavlos Mylonas said on Friday that “investments of at least 30 billion euros will be required by 2030, as Greece must cover the needs exclusively for the development of new energy production units.”
Experts warn of rising prostate cancer cases
Prostate cancer remains underdiscussed in Greece despite its global toll, with more than 7,000 new diagnoses each year and 19 Greek men learning daily they have the disease, experts say.
Demographic crisis drives tax relief measures PM will unveil at the TIF
Providing more support for families with children by significantly easing their tax burdens, as well as offsetting other adverse effects of Greece’s demographic crisis are the key pillars of the government’s tax reform.
Papastavrou: Greece is a regional energy hub
Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou spoke on Friday at the Economist conference “Southeast Europe as a Bridge of Cooperation and Growth” in Thessaloniki, highlighting the transformation of the Greek energy system-both in terms of “greening” production and positioning the country as a regional energy hub.
Persistent deflation in Cyprus
Cyprus recorded deflation of 0.9% in August on an annual basis, according to figures released on Thursday.
Stournaras urges government to ease labor taxes amid fiscal space
In an interview with business newspaper Imerisia, Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras stressed the need to reduce the labor tax burden.
Wizz Air to resume direct Larnaca-Abu Dhabi flights in November
Wizz Air announced on Friday it it resuming its direct flights between Larnaca and Abu Dhabi, starting November 15.
Irresistible Greece trounces hapless Belarus 5-1
The Greek national team entered the battle to qualify to the 2026 World Cup with an imposing performance at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus on Friday, thrashing visiting Belarus 5-1.