ATHENS, October 2026 — The Athens Stock Exchange rebounded on Monday morning after three losing sessions, with the General Index up 1.01 per cent at 2,584.93 points by 11am. Over the previous three sessions, the benchmark index of the Athens Exchange had lost a combined 4.73 per cent. Turnover reached €31.47 million by 11am Athens …
Organ donations from a 29-year-old man who died following a severe cerebral hemorrhage have given six patients a chance of a new life, Athens’ Henry Dunant hospital has said. Source link
SHANGHAI, October 2026 — Stefanos Tsitsipas came from a set down to beat 11th seed Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Monday and reach the Shanghai Masters last 16. The Greek won the third-round match on Stadium Court in two hours and 13 minutes, according to ATP Tour results. Tsitsipas now has three wins in …
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested in Athens on suspicion of attempting to poison her ex-husband, a military doctor, with atropine. Source link
CHANIA, October 2026 — A 32-year-old man died in a Chania VOAK accident on Sunday evening when a car struck him as he tried to cross the highway on foot, reports said. The man was walking along the Northern Crete Highway (VOAK), the main road along Crete’s northern coast, local reports said. He had reached …
A nationwide school meals program for the new academic year will begin on Tuesday, providing hot meals every school day to students at 1,982 public primary schools across 159 municipalities, according to OPEKA, the Organization for Welfare Benefits and Social Solidarity. Source link
THESSALONIKI, October 2026 — A prosecutor has charged the 45-year-old driver in the Evosmos taverna crash, in which a car drove into tables and injured three customers early on Sunday, reports said. The charges are dangerous driving, causing bodily harm by negligence on multiple counts and driving under the influence of alcohol. Authorities referred the …
The historic victory by Greece’s national team over Germany in Augsburg (0-1), followed by the precious draw with Germany at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki (0-0) in the UEFA Nations League, bore the imprint of players from across the spectrum of Greek and European soccer. Source link
WUHAN, October 2026 — Maria Sakkari came from 4-2 down in the opening set to beat her friend and doubles partner Donna Vekic 6-4, 6-2 on Monday and reach the Wuhan Open second round. The Greek won the first-round match on Dongfeng Voyah Center Court, Tennis.com match data show. Wuhan hosts the last WTA 1000 …
Three suspects held on remand over the fatal arson attack on a Marfin Bank branch in central Athens in May 2010 are expected to be called to testify again on Tuesday, following the upgrading of the charges to homicide in the context of a terrorist act. Source link