Cyprus air travel getting big boost
Cyprus has kicked off the long-awaited Phase II expansion of its two main airports, in a bid to improve travel to and from the island.
Man arrested after two unprovoked assaults in central Athens
A 37-year-old man was arrested Friday after assaulting two people in separate, unprovoked attacks in central Athens.
Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou despite historic Europa League triumph
Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with manager Ange Postecoglou, just over two weeks after the Greek-Australian coach led the club to its first major trophy in 17 years – a 1-0 Europa League final victory over Manchester United in Bilbao.
Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies inaugurates new premises
The Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies at Athens (IIHSA) inaugurated its new premises in the Greek capital on Wednesday, with a ceremony officiated by Ireland’s ambassador to Greece, Ciara O’Floinn.
ECB’s Stournaras: Another rate cut dependent on economy weakening further
If the European economy weakens further, then the European Central Bank might cut interest rates again, policymaker Yannis Stournaras told Bloomberg TV in an interview on Friday, adding that “this is not expected.”
ATHEX: Index keeps advancing, step-by-step
The main index managed to close the session at the Greek bourse with moderate gains for another day on Friday.
Deputy foreign minister to visit Australia in October
Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Loverdos will visit Australia in October, as part of a tour to meet the Greek diaspora, but also address consular longstanding issues.
Voice of Reason leader files suit to National Gallery over religious imagery in art
A member of the European Parliament and leader of the Voice of Reason party, Afroditi Latinopoulou, has filed a lawsuit against Greece’s National Gallery over a contemporary art exhibition that she claims “mocks religious faith.”
Panathinaikos basketball club owner handed 10-month stadium ban
The Greek basketball league’s governing body, ESAKE, has imposed a ten-month stadium ban on Panathinaikos BC owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos, following heated incidents that marred Game 2 of the Greek Basketball League finals between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos. The decision was formally announced on Friday.
Health minister apologizes after transfusion error at hospital
Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has apologized for a serious medical error at Tzaneio Hospital in Piraeus, where a 62-year-old woman received a blood transfusion intended for another patient.