Settling asset encroachment
In the first two months of the year the digital platform will be ready for the submission of applications for the acquisition of encroached state land, according to the National Economy and Finance Ministry.
Greek FM issues statement on passing of Jacques Delors
Greece “sadly bids farewell to a great European and philhellene, the visionary who, with his work, marked the European Union’s history and development,” Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said in a statement about the passing of former European Commission president Jacques Delors on Wednesday.
New Athens Municipal Council to be sworn in on Thursday
Athens mayor-elect Haris Doukas and the new city council are to be sworn into office at 11 a.m. on Thursday, in a ceremony at the Kypseli Municipal Market that will not be attended by the convicted far-right councillor Ilias Kasidiaris.
Criminal case brought against 25 hooligans
The Anti-Sports Violence Subdivision is launching a criminal case for the formation of a criminal organization against at least 25 hardcore Olympiakos hooligans.
Libya announces 12 nm territorial zone
In the latest reshuffling of the pack in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Tripoli government in Libya has informed the United Nations of the Council of Ministers’ decision, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid al-Dbeibeh, to declare a 12 nautical mile territorial waters zone.
Police officer killed in Thessaloniki bar stabbing
An officer with the Hellenic Police (ELAS) was killed in the early hours of Thursday in an altercation at a bar in the northern port city of Thessaloniki.
New suburban rail section in West Attica
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Christos Staikouras emphasized the importance of a project to build a new branch of the Proastiakos suburban railway in West Attica, from Ano Liosia to Megara, in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency.
PPC Renewables purchases Thrakiki Wind 1 SA
PPC Renewables on Wednesday announced the acquisition of Thrakiki Wind 1 SA, the owner of a production license for an offshore wind park off the coast of Alexandroupoli in Thrace, from Copelouzos and Samaras groups, for an undisclosed sum.
Greece in negotiations with Brussels over green shipping
Shipping Minister Christos Stylianides in recent statements to the press revealed that Greece is already in deliberations with the European Commission on the issue of green transition in the shipping sector as an 80-million-euro fund (that may reach up to €500 million) from the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) has been already committed, focusing on…
Festive sales contrast seen in Cyprus
Christmas shopping in Cyprus saw contrasting results, with supermarkets experiencing a better turnout compared to the previous year, while clothing and footwear shops faced a decline, except for children’s gifts.