Cat abuser convicted by Thessaloniki court
A court in Thessaloniki has convicted a woman for abusing a neighbor’s cat by striking it with a metallic broom handle, causing severe injuries. Source link
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Greek Parliament Draws Judges for Tempi Crash Site Tampering Trial
Supreme Court judge Georgios Papageorgiou will preside over the Tempi special court that will try alleged tampering at the 2023 rail crash site, after a draw in Parliament. Deputy Supreme Court prosecutor Anna Kalouta will serve as the court’s prosecutor. Efstathia Kapagianni will also sit as her alternate. MPs held the draw for the Tempi …
Piraeus Bank sets bar higher for next year
The management of Piraeus Bank has upgraded its medium-term goals after its January-September performance, which yielded a 9% year-on-year increase in net profit to shareholders amounting to €893 million. Source link
Thessaloniki Film Festival Honours Composer Stavros Xarchakos – Greek City Times
Composer Stavros Xarchakos will receive an honorary Golden Alexander at the 67th Thessaloniki Film Festival in November for his lifetime contribution to Greek culture, organisers said while unveiling the lineup. The tribute takes place on Saturday 7 November at 5.15pm at the Olympion cinema, the Thessaloniki Film Festival said. Following the ceremony, a special screening …
eCommerce & Digital Marketing World set for November 4
The 15th eCommerce & Digital Marketing World 2026 will happen on November 4, with the theme: “The Growth Playbook!” Source link
La Trobe University Secures Three-Year Funding Boost for Modern Greek Studies – Greek City Times
La Trobe University’s Advanced Modern Greek programme has secured a three-year funding commitment from prominent Greek Australian benefactors Peter and Mary Mitrakas, helping safeguard the future of tertiary-level Greek language and cultural studies in Victoria. The commitment follows efforts by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), which pledged to underwrite the funding required to keep …
Helleniq Energy extends heating oil and diesel discounts until November 15
A special emergency discount on heating oil and diesel fuel has been extended until November 15, Helleniq Energy announced on Friday, taking into account current market conditions in the fuel sector. Source link
Turkey-Libya Maritime Agreement Illegal and Invalid
Speaking via videoconference at the IISS Manama Dialogue 2026 in Bahrain, during a discussion with International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Director-General Bastian Giegerich, Mitsotakis also warned against using connectivity projects for geopolitical purposes and urged European countries to strengthen their presence in the Gulf. Responding to a question about the Libyan House of Representatives’ …
Limassol too expensive for businesses?
Limassol’s cost-of-living pressures appear to be reaching a breaking point. Source link
Why Orthodox Christians should never celebrate Halloween
As Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026, many Orthodox parents are again asking whether their children should join in. Every year, Greek City Times shares one priest’s clear answer on why Christians should not celebrate Halloween. The reflection below was written by Fr Irinaios Koikas while he served the Greek Orthodox Church of St …