The week that will bring the country to a halt

The week that will bring the country to a halt

Greece is preparing for Friday’s rallies marking the second anniversary of the Tempe rail tragedy, which has had a catalytic effect on domestic political developments. The entire country is expected to come to a halt, with over 270 rallies planned in cities across Greece and abroad. The families of the victims are pinning their hopes …

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Greek Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Calls For Immediate Ceasefire And Long-lasting Peace In Ukraine

Greek Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Calls For Immediate Ceasefire And Long-lasting Peace In Ukraine

On February 24, 2025, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement commemorating the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The ministry expressed deep sorrow and respect for the countless lives lost and the widespread devastation inflicted by the ongoing conflict. The statement specifically addressed the challenges faced by the Greek diaspora in …

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Gravanis brothers secure $37.4 mln for Luna Park revamp through mall sale

Gravanis brothers secure .4 mln for Luna Park revamp through mall sale

Bill Gravanis, the new owner of Sydney’s Luna Park through his family-run Oscars Group, has secured A$37.4 million ($24.5 million) to fund the amusement park’s redevelopment by selling The Village on Summer Street mall in Orange, New South Wales, The Sydney Morning Herald reports. According to the report, the shopping centre was co-sold by architect …

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EU may trip up Greek fiscal request

EU may trip up Greek fiscal request

The government expects fiscal breathing space, within reasonable limits and without jeopardizing fiscal discipline, from the European Commission’s proposal to exempt defense investments from the spending limit of the new Stability Pact, by activating the escape clause. As National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis wrote in Sunday’s Kathimerini, in principle, Greece supports the position …

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Arson attack destroys gas station in Argyroupoli

Arson attack destroys gas station in Argyroupoli

File photo. [InTime News] An arson attack by four armed individuals took place early Sunday morning at a gas station in Argyroupoli, southern Athens, prompting the evacuation of the apartments above. According to police reports, around 4 a.m., four unidentified individuals arrived at the gas station on two motorcycles. The station was located on the …

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Panic In Turkey As Major Tourism Industry Shifts Focus To Greece

Panic In Turkey As Major Tourism Industry Shifts Focus To Greece

In a worrying trend for Turkey, one of its largest corporations, Dogus Holding, has sold its 33.75% stake in Athens’ prestigious Astir Palace Hotel to Greek shipowner George Procopiou for £118 million. This follows the December transfer of a 49% stake in Galataport Istanbul, a premium cruise port, to five Turkish banks as part of …

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20-Year-Old Man Missing In Crete, Last Contacted Family On February 13

20-Year-Old Man Missing In Crete, Last Contacted Family On February 13

Johann Williams, a 20-year-old man with relatives in Luxembourg, has been missing since February 13 after reportedly attempting to summit the 2,000-meter-high Gingalos mountain in Crete. Johann regularly visited Luxembourg, where his father resides in Rollingen, but had been staying in Heidelberg for his studies. His father’s partner, Pascale Schiltz, who has two children with …

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Missigno | Athens | February 26

Missigno | Athens | February 26

Athens-based band Missigno returns to the stage at Romantso for a dynamic live set of improvised electronic music. Their sound fuses the energy of techno with the atmospheric depth of synthwave and post-rock. The night doesn’t end there – an after-party at the venue’s bar will feature a DJ set by Xaris Markou, keeping the …

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