Some downtown Athens streets to close for presidential inauguration
Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place around central Athens on Thursday due to the inauguration of Greece’s new president, Konstantinos Tasoulas.
US or EU? Does Greece need to choose?
The Euro-Atlantic security architecture, as we’ve known it since 1945, is collapsing. The aftershocks of Washington’s seismic shift in stance are also rocking Greece.
Downtown Athens and Thessaloniki a no-go for commuters on Thursday
Commuters in Athens and Thessaloniki are in for a tough day on Thursday, after police announced the temporary closure of central metro stations and streets as part of security measures for separate events taking place in the two cities.
More tension outside National Gallery
Tensions flared outside Athens’ National Gallery on Wednesday as a group of ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed with cultural workers staging a peaceful demonstration in support of freedom of expression.
Negative inflation on food, basic living goods
Inflation on food and basic living goods between February 2024 and February 2025 is negative, the Development Ministry said in a note this week, following the release of Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures.
Thessaloniki metro extension to Kalamaria by end-2025
The government expects to have completed the extension of the new Thessaloniki metro to the southern suburb of Kalamaria by the end of 2025, Deputy Infrastructure and Transport Minister Nikos Tachiaos told the 4th Greece Talks innovation conference in Thessaloniki.
Cyprus puts Russian assets in sights
Only a small portion is in cash or local assets; most of the €1.2 billion is managed through funds and services outside the country.
Aegean Airlines linking Thessaloniki to Izmir
Aegean Airlines is at the stage of “bureaucratic processing” for inaugurating twice-weekly flights between Thessaloniki and Izmir this year, airline CEO Dimitris Gerogiannis told the 4th Greece Talks innovation conference in the northern Greek port city on Wednesday.
ATHEX: More records fall at local stock market
The Greek stock market’s momentum continues strong.
Piraeus Bank agrees to buy 100% of Ethniki Insurance
Piraeus Bank is acquiring 100% of Ethniki Insurance from CVC Capital Partners for 600 million euros.