Mixed results for Greeks in Spain

Mixed results for Greeks in Spain

[Intime] The first half of yet another double week in the Euroleague had mixed results for the Greek teams, as leader Olympiakos won at Baskonia in overtime and Panathinaikos went down once again at Barcelona. On Tuesday Olympiakos needed the extra five minutes to beat host Baskonia with a 102-101 score and stay alone at …

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Spanish Officials’ Remarks On Cyprus Occupation Spark Controversy In Turkey

Spanish Officials’ Remarks On Cyprus Occupation Spark Controversy In Turkey

In a move that has intensified diplomatic tensions, recent remarks by Spanish officials regarding Turkey’s presence in Cyprus have ignited a strong backlash in the Turkish media. Spanish Congress President Francina Armengol Socias and Senate Vice President Javier Ignacio Maroto Aranzábal, during their visit to Cyprus, openly criticized Turkey’s ongoing occupation, calling it an “anomaly …

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Titan America listing on NYSE

Titan America listing on NYSE

Titan Cement International SA announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary, Titan America SA, has filed a registration statement on Form F-1 to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The completion of the offering is subject to market conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when it will be completed, or …

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There can be no wealth without democracy, says economist

There can be no wealth without democracy, says economist

It’s a warm December day when we meet Elias Papaioannou for lunch at a popular restaurant in the downtown Athens district of Pangrati. The multi-award-winning professor of economics at the London Business School and recently named fellow of the British Academy is one of the stars of Greece’s academic diaspora. At the same time, though …

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Insurers halve premium hikes | eKathimerini.com

Insurers halve premium hikes | eKathimerini.com

Insurance companies announced increases of 7% on average for lifelong health insurance policies for 2025, revising the hikes they had announced a few days ago, which reached 14.6%. Ethniki Insurance was the first to revise the increases, while Eurolife, Generali and Interamerican announced single-digit increases on Tuesday, with NN Hellas, Ergo and others expected to …

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Rena Morfi to headline major Greek festivals in Australia this February

Rena Morfi to headline major Greek festivals in Australia this February

Versatile Greek singer Rena Morfi, known for her electrifying stage presence, is set to headline festivals organized by the Greek communities of Melbourne and New South Wales (NSW) in Australia this February, organizers announced on Wednesday. Morfi, also recognized by her artistic alter ego, Souli Anatoli, will perform at the Antipodes Festival in Melbourne on …

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Hania police officers suspended for failing to arrest drunk driver

Hania police officers suspended for failing to arrest drunk driver

[Shutterstock] The three police officers who failed to arrest a drunk driver who later caused a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of a 22-year-old man in Hania, Crete, on Saturday, have been suspended from duty. The officers had found the driver driving under the influence and without a license shortly before the deadly …

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Athens public transport to accept bank cards for boarding starting Wednesday

Athens public transport to accept bank cards for boarding starting Wednesday

[InTime News] A new contactless payment system, “tap2ride,” launches on Wednesday, enabling passengers to use bank cards to board all public transport modes of the Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA). In addition to the existing tickets, passengers will now have the convenience of using their bank card or smart mobile phone to access public transport …

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Once upon a time in the West

Once upon a time in the West

A rehearsal takes place at the US Capitol ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, on January 12. [Reuters] In a week’s time we will know whether Donald Trump upheld his “promise” to shock and awe the world on the first day of his second presidency. He has said that among …

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Petros Tsitsipas Set For Men’s Doubles Debut, First Match On Thursday

Petros Tsitsipas Set For Men’s Doubles Debut, First Match On Thursday

Following the eliminations of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari, attention now turns to Petros Tsitsipas. On December 30, 2024, during the United Cup in Perth, it was announced that the Tsitsipas brothers would compete in the doubles event at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Due to their high rankings in the global doubles standings, they …

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