A century at the fair
Evzones dance at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in 1927, with the pavilions of the wine and spirits company Achaia (to the left) and the flour milling company Allatini behind them.
Detainee overboard during prisoner transfer by boat; search underway
A detainee went onto a ship deck and fell into the sea on Sunday morning during a scheduled prisoner transfer by boat, while the vessel was sailing between Chios and Lesvos.
Motorcyclist dies in Xanthi accident
A 49-year-old motorcyclist lost his life Saturday in a traffic accident in Xanthi, northeastern Greece, traffic police has reported. The crash occurred when a tractor, driven by a 42-year-old, collided with the motorcycle, fatally injuring the rider.
Property ownership registry to go online by November
Tax authorities are expected to have the new digital Property Ownership Registry online by November.
Government to announce tax cuts, housing measures at Thessaloniki fair
The government is finalizing the details of a 1.5 billion euro relief and support package to be presented next week by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki International Fair, where, by tradition, each serving prime minister announces the government’s policies for the year ahead.
Stormy Sunday morning in northwestern Greece, calmer skies by afternoon
Stormy skies are expected on Sunday morning in the country’s northwest, including Corfu, Paxos, and Epirus, with heavy rainfall, loud thunderstorms, and even brief bursts of hail sweeping across the region. Conditions will gradually improve from the afternoon, bringing calmer weather later in the day.
Electric car subsidy drawing to a close
The ‘I move Electrically 3’ program is nearing its end. Of the €57 million in allocated subsidies to buy electric vehicles, only €9.05 million remains
Kimolos sees tourism season extending into October
After a strong summer season, the Cycladic island of Kimolos expects tourist demand to carry well into the fall, according to Mayor Constantinos Ventouris.
The deadly risks of reporting in Gaza
The Israeli strikes that killed five journalists in a Gaza Strip hospital Monday were the latest episode in what has been an incredibly deadly conflict for Palestinian journalists, who have often served as the world’s on-the-ground witnesses to Israel’s campaign.
Geopolitics bedevil businesses
Geopolitics always played a role in companies’ planning, but its importance has increased to such an extent that it is necessary to create new roles and demands within the corporation.