Road blockades test government resolve
Government officials hardened their stance against farmers maintaining highway blockades, signaling that responsibility for easing the standoff rests with protest leaders.
Monastiraki station facade to undergo restoration
Work to repair and restore the facade of the Monastiraki metro station, which is a listed neoclassical building of great historic and architectural interest, is scheduled to take place over the next few months, according to an announcement by Athens Urban Rail Transport (STASY) this week.
Greece and Albania sign ‘green corridors’ agreement
Greece and Albania signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) in Brussels on Thursday related to the EU’s Green Corridors initiative, in the presence of European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, on Thursday.
ONEX signs contract to build two tugboats for Megatugs
ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group signed on Friday a contract with Megatugs Salvage & Towage for the construction by the former of two tugboats for the latter at its shipyards.
Insurance shake-up in Cyprus soon
Alpha Bank is moving to shake up Cyprus’ insurance sector, announcing a major deal that will merge two well-known insurers.
Defense milestone
Thursday marked a pivotal milestone for Greece’s national defense as the Hellenic Navy enters a transformative new era.
Home wins against Euroleague’s top and bottom teams
Panathinaikos made it two out of two this week with a home win against Euroleague leader Hapoel Tel Aviv on Thursday.
Five-month-old infant found dead in Nea Ionia
A five-month-old infant was found dead under unknown circumstances in the Nea Ionia area of Athens.
Post offices in minimarkets and cafes
The blueprint for the transition of the Hellenic Post (ELTA) to a new era has shifted from a closure plan to a transformation plan.
Lanes of multiple abuse
After a brief parenthesis of restraint prompted by each adoption of new, “strict” measures – in this case the new road traffic code – Athens’ bus lanes have quickly returned to their natural state, that of a tragic joke.