Significant drop in trade deficit
Greece’s trade deficit recorded a decrease of 18.8% in August this year, as the decline in the value of imports far exceeded that of exports, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Wednesday.
Matching IBAN with transfer recipient’s name
As of Thursday, banks in the eurozone, including those in Greece and Cyprus, will be required to verify the correspondence between name and IBAN when processing transfers and to notify the sender in the event of an anomaly.
Thessaloniki man gets 17 years in absentia for spousal abuse
A 40-year-old man was sentenced in absentia to a total of 17 years in prison by a court in Thessaloniki, for the sexual, physical and psychological abuse of his 30-year-old wife.
Green moves make Cyprus more competitive
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides told businesses this week that their green transition is the route to improved competitiveness, and stressed that Nicosia supports investments that promote energy efficiency.
Cyprus hosts Digital Agenda Summit on tech and creativity ‘Beyond AI’
The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025, the island’s leading conference for the new digital era, takes the stage on Thursday at the Nicosia Municipal Theater, featuring a lineup of world-class speakers.
Greece to showcase national pavilion at AUSA 2025 in Washington
Greece will participate with its own pavilion in the international defense and security exposition AUSA that takes place next week (on October 13-15) in Washington DC.
Heating oil rates at roughly the same level as last year
The sale of heating oil begins next Wednesday, October 15, with the starting price estimated at around 1.11-1.12 euros per liter.
Stournaras highlights low efficiency of judicial system at justice ministry conference
Governor of the Bank of Greece Yannis Stournaras said Wednesday that despite recent reforms, Greece remains among the European Union’s least efficient judicial systems.
Supermarkets see turnover grow further
Supermarkets enjoyed turnover of more than 9 billion euros in the January to August 2025 period.
Twelve Turkish nationals remanded after weapons found in luggage
Twelve Turkish nationals accused of illegally entering Greece and importing, transporting and possessing weapons have been remanded in custody, authorities said Wednesday.