In January-February 2025, the central government cash balance recorded a surplus of 836 million euros, compared to a surplus of €346 million in the same period of 2024. In the same period, according to data from the Bank of Greece, the primary surplus stood at €2.1 billion. Ordinary budget revenue amounted to €11.63 billion, compared …
The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens has been honored with the prestigious 3 Michelin Keys distinction in the newly launched Michelin Guide awards for hotels in Greece, cementing its status as a world-class hospitality leader. The iconic Astir Palace is just outside Athens. Introduced globally in 2023 and debuting in Greece this year, the …
Christoforos Katsadiotis’ ‘Saint Christopher,’ 2020, was one of the pieces smashed on the floor by the religious-fundamentalist MP from the Niki party. [John Liakos/Intime News] The hallmark of religious fanatics is not dogmatism, but their inability to accept that someone else has different preferences and opinions. They are haunted by the thought that there are …
After undergoing two surgeries in 2023, Nick Kyrgios has faced a grueling road to recovery and a full return to form. On March 19, 2025, he marked a monumental milestone, clinching his first tour-level victory in two and a half years with a gritty 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Mackenzie McDonald in Miami. This breakthrough …
[InTime News] More than half of Greeks believe the government ordered the landfilling of the Tempe railway disaster site, according to a poll conducted by ALCO. The survey, which was aired on Alpha TV, found that 54% of respondents believe the alteration of the accident site – commonly referred to as “landfilling” – was government-ordered, …
Yesterday, the tennis world was rocked by a groundbreaking lawsuit filed against the ATP and WTA Tours. The lawsuit was initiated by the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), an organization co-founded by Novak Djokovic and supported by Nick Kyrgios. As players geared up for the 2025 Miami Open, the legal action emerged as a potential …
Cyprus, with its strategic geographical position, has the potential to become a key hub for seaplane routes, both domestically and across the Eastern Mediterranean, according to Nikolas Charalambous, president and CEO of Hellenic Seaplanes. Speaking on Cypriot radio Spor FM, Charalambous emphasized that the Cyprus-based company, which has been operating in Greece since 2013, is …
The Greek frigate Kountouriotis has returned home after completing its mission with NATO’s Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG-2). It recently participated in the high-profile anti-submarine exercise Dynamic Manta 2025 off the coast of Italy. The vessel’s involvement in the exercise and its broader deployment underscores Greece’s active role in strengthening NATO’s maritime capabilities and …
The European Investment Bank on Wednesday approved four investment proposals by Greece’s Environment and Energy Ministry, including two for new buses. The European Union’s credit institution approved two proposals for buses running on electricity and on hydrogen, a proposal for heat pumps in greenhouses, and one proposal about heat pumps in municipal swimming pools. The …
The Bi-communal Technical Committee for Cultural Heritage has announced the successful completion of the restoration of the Saint (Ayia) Paraskevi church, situated in the illegally occupied area of Kato Varosha, Famagusta. The project, a significant step in preserving Cyprus’s cultural heritage, was celebrated with an event marking its conclusion. Sotos Ktoris, co-chair of the committee, …