Under-age boys arrested for selling cocaine, marijuana to minors
Two under-age boys have been arrested in western Athens on suspicion of belonging to a gang that sold drugs to minors in the area, authorities said Monday. Source link
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Greece Builds Growing Semiconductor Industry With 35 Companies – Greek City Times
Greece is quietly establishing itself as an emerging player in the global semiconductor industry, with dozens of companies working in chip design, microelectronics and advanced technology. An industry study has identified 35 Greek companies operating in the semiconductor and microchip sector, employing approximately 1,200 specialists. The figures highlight a developing technology ecosystem that is increasingly …
Halloumi rule could be in for a change
The Cypriot government is preparing changes to halloumi’s protected designation of origin rules. Source link
Oikonomopoulos Melbourne Concert Closes Australian Tour
Greek singer Nikos Oikonomopoulos closed his Australian tour on Monday 2 November, when the Oikonomopoulos Melbourne concert at Festival Hall in West Melbourne ended a three-city run. The show marked the final night of his 20 Year Anniversary Tour of Australia, which Kinisi at Trak presented in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. As the title suggests, …
Metlen signs LNG supply agreement with Shell
Metlen and Shell Global LNG have signed a binding long-term liquefied natural gas supply agreement, following a memorandum of understanding signed in February. Source link
British Admiral of Greek Descent Says Europe Not Ready For War
Europe is not adequately prepared to deter or, if necessary, fight a major war, former First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas has warned, arguing that decades of defence spending cuts have left European countries struggling to rebuild their military capabilities. In an interview with Ta Nea Savvatokyriako, the British admiral of Greek descent, whose …
KTEL bus workers go on strike
Workers at Greece’s urban and intercity KTEL companies will strike nationwide for 24 hours on Tuesday, demanding a new sector-wide collective labor agreement, pay raises and permanent hires. Source link
US Candidate Proposes Trade Ban on Turkey Over Hagia Sophia – Greek City Times
A proposal to ban all Turkish imports into the United States until Hagia Sophia is returned to the Greek Orthodox Church has reignited debate over the historic monument, with a former South Carolina Senate candidate calling for sweeping economic pressure on Ankara. Republican candidate Mark Lynch announced the proposal on April 26, 2026, saying he …
Investment road map to attract €20 bln
Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis presented on Monday Greece’s plan to move its economy from recovery to productive expansion, centered on attracting up to €20 billion in investment over the next decade. Source link
Virgin Australia Seeks More Qatar Flights to Challenge Emirates – Greek City Times
Virgin Australia is seeking to expand its partnership with Qatar Airways, aiming to secure more flights between Australia and Doha and strengthen competition with Emirates on key international routes. The airline has applied for seven additional weekly flight frequencies between Australia and Qatar, increasing its allocation from 28 to 35 flights in each direction. The …