Metlen announced on Wednesday it has started a strategic partnership with the Hellenic Survey of Geology & Mineral Exploration (HSGME) to enhance the supply security of the historic Aluminium of Greece plant and ensure the sustainable development of investments in the aluminium and alumina sectors. Building on HSGME’s extensive experience in strategic mineral research and …
A 39-year-old Turkish man has been arrested and confessed to the murder of an OPAP store owner in Palaio Faliro on Sunday night. The suspect, who has been in Greece for three years under asylum status, was captured in central Athens with €7,000 in cash. Authorities report that the man admitted to the killing but …
Greek debt fell by 10 percentage points in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, marking the largest contraction in the European Union. According to Eurostat data, the percentage of Greek debt compared to gross domestic product continued to decrease and closed the gap with Italy, but is still by …
Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus in Moscow, doctor Kypros Giorgallis, visited the painting exhibition “Winter Meetings”, organised by the Creative Union of Artists of Russia. The head of the painting department of the Union, Andrey Dubov, and the curator of the exhibition, Tatiana Fruleva, conducted a tour of the exhibition. The exhibition is attended …
The long-anticipated expansion of Latchi port in Cyprus, which is managed by the Cyprus Ports Authority, is once again gaining momentum. The project, considered a game-changer for Poli Chrysochous in the island’s northwest, promises to bring significant economic and social benefits to the region. The project had originally been estimated at 53.5 million euros but …
The Greek National Opera is set to stage La Forza del Destino for the first time in 27 years, with a new production directed by Rodula Gaitanou. Gaitanou’s interpretation of the iconic Verdi opera will be set in the early 20th century, incorporating elements from both World Wars to reflect the story’s timeless themes. “‘La …
Ariadne Interconnection, a subsidiary of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE), has successfully completed the site acceptance test (SAT) for the cable system of the Crete-Attica electrical interconnection at the Koumoundouros Converter Station (Aspropyrgos), ADMIE sources reported on Wednesday. During the technical test, Ariadne engineers charged the two poles of the cable system, of a …
On January 21, 2025, one day after his inauguration, President Donald Trump welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America before the National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The service, which has been a longstanding tradition since George Washington’s presidency, saw the participation of President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, …
On Wednesday, after six straight days of growth, the benchmark of the Greek stock market came off its highest point in 13.5 years to return to Monday’s closing level, mainly due to some profit taking on bank stocks. Still, the majority of stocks and the mid-cap index enjoyed fresh gains, and turnover returned to satisfactory …
Recent reports from Turkish media suggest that Turkey’s naval forces are undergoing a major modernisation, driven by advancements in the country’s defence industry. This initiative, known as the “Blue Homeland Modernisation,” is expected to significantly enhance the Turkish Armed Forces’ (TSK) “Power Transfer Capability.” Turkey has expanded its missile range to 800 kilometres (497 miles), …