Lightning ignites four fires on Rhodes
Four fires, which however did not reach alarming dimensions, were caused by a series of lightning strikes in a mountainous area of the southeastern Aegean island of Rhodes on Wednesday at noon.
Greece’s price cushion tops EU
Among the 27 European Union member-states, as a percentage of gross domestic product, Greece spends the most on measures designed to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis, according to data by the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel published Wednesday by Bloomberg.
Turkey repeats claim Greece harassed its jets during exercise
Turkey has reiterated claims that Greek fighter jets harassed Turkish warplanes during a tactical-level exercise in the Aegean.
US promises expanded visa services in Turkey after Ankara criticism
The United States promised on Wednesday to expand its visa processing capacity in Turkey, moving to defuse a dispute that has threatened to further strain already difficult relations between the NATO allies.
Woman, 77, dies in Crete after kitchen floor collapses
A 77-year-old woman died after her kitchen floor collapsed burying her under it in an incident at the village of Orne, Rethymno, Crete, Wednesday evening.
Archaeological research casts Cyclades history in new light
Panagia Ekatontapyliani (Church of 100 Doors), a historic church complex in Parikia, capital of Paros island. Six years of research conducted by a team of Greek archaeologists have challenged the long-held belief that the monument was built in the 6th century, instead placing construction in the first half of the 8th century during the transition…
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Flooded streets highlight infrastructure weaknesses
In the wake of the flooded streets in Athens during the recent downpours, experts cited the large volume of rain that fell and the lack of outlets for the water.
Exploding prices will impact trade balance more than 1970s oil shocks, study warns
The impact of high natural gas prices on Greece’s trade balance will be more severe than the 1974 and 1979 oil shocks, according to a study by London-based research firm Capital Economics.
Stocks rally despite weak banks
Greek stocks rallied toward the close of Wednesday’s session to end in positive territory, despite the weakness of banks, the Athens market’s mainstay.