ND stays ahead as polls trouble opposition parties
Polls midway through ruling New Democracy’s second term in office reveal a competitive and fluid political landscape.
Taxi strike in Attica enters second day
The 48-hour taxi strike in Attica enters its second day on Thursday, as drivers protest against unresolved regulatory issues and mounting economic pressures.
Athens trolley bus fleet upgrade being mulled
The Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) has earmarked 30,000 euros to commission a study on upgrading the Greek capital’s trolley bus network as part of an ongoing overhaul of public transportation.
UniCredit doubles stake in Alpha Bank
UniCredit has doubled its stake in Alpha Bank to nearly 20%, subject to regulatory approval, the Italian bank said on Wednesday, as it diverted its attention away from M&A stumbling blocks elsewhere.
Mati fire victims’ families still waiting for justice
The appeal trial over the 2018 wildfire in eastern Attica that claimed more than 100 lives in Mati and neighboring seaside towns began with high hopes on the part of the victims’ families.
Migrants without papers face prison
The government introduced sweeping immigration legislation on Wednesday that criminalizes an undocumented presence in the country, imposing prison sentences up to three years and fines reaching 10,000 euros for migrants caught without legal papers.
Local authority calls for urgent action to save Mount Parnitha’s deer
The municipal authority of Acharnes, east of Athens, is expressing concern over the dramatic decline in the population of red deer (Cervus elaphus) at the capital’s Parnitha National Park.
DEDDIE signs contract for the purchase of 2.76 million smart meters
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has signed a contract for the purchase of 2,760,000 new-generation smart meters and a new central meter data management (MDM) system, it said on Wednesday.
Aegean reports record core earnings in Q1
Greece’s largest carrier, Aegean Airlines, reported record first-quarter core profit on Wednesday, boosted by a rise of 8% in passenger traffic.
EAC admits risk of fire in Cyprus homes
Thousands of homes in Cyprus may be at risk of fire, electric shock or damage to appliances due to faulty circuit breakers.