Cypriot air traffic control is short-staffed
Cyprus’ air traffic control system is operating with around 90 controllers, compared with a requirement of 140. Source link
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The European Beach Where Men and Women Still Swim Apart (VIDEO)
A beach in Trieste has separated men and women for more than a century, with a three-metre-high wall dividing the bathing areas at La Lanterna, known locally as El Pedocin. The beach is widely regarded as the last in Europe where men and women swim separately. While the arrangement may appear outdated to some visitors, …
Greece to auction €400 million in six-month treasury bills
The Public Debt Management Agency announced on Friday that on Wednesday, September 23, it will auction 26-week treasury bills, in book-entry form, to the amount of €400 million. Source link
Greece on Alert as Turkey Launches Major Naval Exercise
Turkey will conduct a major naval exercise in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean from September 20 to 24, 2026, as tensions in Greek-Turkish relations increase. Turkish Defence Ministry spokesperson Zeke Aktürk officially announced the surface naval exercise, “Denizkurdu-I”, which will involve activities across several strategically important areas. The exercise comes as the period of relative …
A valuable proposal, with a tough road ahead
Canada becoming an “associate member” of the European Union, as proposed by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday, would have many positive points and would benefit both sides. Source link
Corfu Hosts International Festival of Philharmonic Bands
Corfu is hosting the second International Festival of Ionian Islands Philharmonic Bands 2026, bringing together philharmonic bands and musical ensembles from Greece and abroad for two days of performances. The festival begins this afternoon with musical presentations at locations across Corfu’s historic Old Town, followed by an international parade of local and visiting musical ensembles. …
ATHEX: Bourse finally gets back to the top level
The Greek bourse has finally returned to the level of developed markets, securing more and better exposure in the trading world. Source link
Morocco embassy in Athens holds caftan fashion show
The Moroccan embassy in Athens held on Thursday a caftan fashion show, showcasing the outfit that stands as a symbol of elegance and artisanal haute couture in local culture. Source link
Who regulates medical claims?
The medical services that have come under scrutiny in recent days following the death of popular singer Giorgos Mazonakis are not provided in secret. Source link
Water main break sends 30-meter jet into air near Artemida
A major break in a central water pipeline occurred Friday near the boundary between Vravrona and Artemida, east of Athens, during roadside construction work. Source link