Saudi Arabia: Etihad and Qatar Airways Cancel Flights

Saudi Arabia: Etihad and Qatar Airways Cancel Flights

Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabian airports on Monday amid rising regional tensions. Etihad canceled services between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah, citing “regional unrest.” Flights to Riyadh are halted until October 19. Qatar Airways temporarily suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam “due to the current situation,” …

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Exports grew 16.5% in January-August

Greek export activity continues on a positive pace. According to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data for the January-August 2026 period, exports recorded a significant increase, while the trade deficit narrowed. Source link

South Melbourne Apologises for Welcome to Country Jeering – Greek City Times

South Melbourne Apologises for Welcome to Country Jeering – Greek City Times

South Melbourne FC has apologised to Aboriginal elder Uncle Colin Hunter Junior Junior and the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people after jeering interrupted a Welcome to Country at Saturday night’s Hahn Australia Cup Final. In a statement published on October 12, the club said it was “deeply disappointed” by the behaviour during the ceremony, which took place …

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New EFKA platform for inquiries and complaints

The e-EFKA social security organization launched on Monday a new system for inquiries, reports and complaints as part of its new Integrated Information System. The new platform allows citizens to submit general or specific inquiries, as well as reports and complaints, without having to send emails to different contact points or visit the agency’s offices …

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Gkrava Gas Odour Unexplained as Inspection Finds No Leak

Gkrava Gas Odour Unexplained as Inspection Finds No Leak

The Gkrava gas odour remains unexplained after a second inspection found no natural gas leak at the school complex in Athens, the City of Athens said on Monday. A private company carried out the secondary inspection for the municipality. It finished on Sunday night and detected no leak, according to its findings. The school complex …

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Metlen, Thales team up on Greek defense satellite program

Metlen, Thales Alenia Space – a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) – and Thales Hellas have announced a cooperation agreement to jointly predefensepare for future opportunities under Greece’s defense satellite communications program. Source link

Turin Liver Transplant Saves Greek Woman With Hours to Live

Turin Liver Transplant Saves Greek Woman With Hours to Live

A Turin liver transplant has saved the life of a 28-year-old Greek woman with a rare genetic illness, who has now left hospital, her Italian doctors said on Sunday. Eirini, a Greek student completing a master’s degree in the Netherlands, has Wilson’s disease. The condition causes copper to build up in the liver. She developed …

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Cyprus eyes US for talent, investment

For the second year in a row, Nicosia is seeking to build ties with the US market and connect with Cypriots living and working there. Source link

How a Remote Greek Island Is Transforming Its Energy Supply With Wind and Solar Power – Greek City Times

How a Remote Greek Island Is Transforming Its Energy Supply With Wind and Solar Power – Greek City Times

A small Greek island in the northeastern Aegean is showing how renewable energy can transform how remote communities generate electricity and heat their homes. Agios Efstratios, also known as Ai Stratis, has developed a hybrid energy system combining wind power, solar energy, battery storage, and district heating to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Home …

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