Evros fence to be extended by 80 kilometers
The government’s intention to extend the Evros border fence with Turkey by 80 kilometers was reiterated on Friday by Migration Minister Notis Mitarakis, who stressed that Greece cannot be an “open field.”
Revolut to offer crypto services in Cyprus
Revolut, a British financial technology company that specializes in digital banking, this week received approval from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) to offer cryptocurrency and digital asset services.
Demand for premium office space is up, but supply is lagging
The end of pandemic-related restrictions has seen renewed demand for office space, with several high-profile acquisitions.
Drink up, Japan tells young people. I’ll pass, many reply
Among the casualties of the pandemic is one that many young people in Japan say they do not miss: the drinking culture.
Israel and Turkey restore full diplomatic ties
As Turkey and Israel restore full diplomatic relations, HALC Executive Director Endy Zemenides and Dr Aykan Erdemir, director of international affairs research at the Anti-Defamation League, discuss what prompted the move and the implications for the region.
Turkish lira sliding toward record lows after rate hike
Turkey’s lira slid toward an all-time low on Friday as traders continued selling the currency after the previous day’s surprise central bank interest rate cut in the face of near 80% inflation.
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Stocks again end short of 900 points
The local benchmark index again finished just under 900 points Friday, capping a positive week
Europe’s efforts to quit Russian gas
European countries’ efforts to wean themselves off energy dependence on Russia continue. The European Energy Council held a meeting on June 26, during which Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson provided an update on the steps that have already been taken and those that are planned. Simson mentioned that Russia was already taking several measures aimed at…
Thassos fire burned 277 hectares, most of it in Natura network
The wildfire that broke out on August 10 on the northern Greek island of Thassos has burned nearly 277 hectares of land, the vast majority of which lie in protected Natura 2000 areas, the National Observatory’s BEYOND center said in an assessment on Friday.