Wildfire near Athens contained but strong winds prompt evacuations
A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained on Saturday morning, but evacuations of at-risk areas continued as strong winds were expected through the weekend.
Direct flights from Dallas to Athens will start in 2026
Dallas will join the US cities with a direct connection to Athens next year, American Airlines announced recently.
Turkey nears exit from costly FX-protected deposit scheme
Turkey is on the verge of ending a scheme protecting deposits from currency depreciation that is estimated to have cost $60 billion, another step toward abandoning unorthodox economic policies that triggered a lira crisis several years ago.
Technology firms on a buying spree
Greek information technology firms have kept their promise of strategic expansion through acquisitions over the first seven months of 2025.
The gap has not closed
Data from the EFKA social security agency and everyday experience confirm a gender pay gap in the labor market.
Large wildfire continues to rage in east Attica, more evacuations ordered
The large fire that erupted Friday afternoon in Keratea continues to rage, spreading across eastern and southern Attica. It has caused significant damage to homes and claimed one life.
EPPO awaits new report
Greek and European authorities are investigating alleged misuse of 2.5 million euros in subsidies from the Greek payment agency OPEKEPE involving Kalliopi Semertzidou, a former New Democracy parliamentary candidate and former coordinator for Community Resources and Women’s Entrepreneurship, as well as her family members.
Secretary Marco Rubio emphasizes US-Greece energy cooperation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the importance of US-Greece energy cooperation and the significance of Greece as a NATO ally during his phone call with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday, according to an announcement by a State Department spokesperson.
4-magnitude quake shakes Evia, felt in Athens
A magnitude 4 earthquake struck Evia on Friday evening, its impact felt in the Athens area.
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