New €40 mln investment plan for vehicle industry
The Hellenic Vehicle Industry (ELVO) has announced the activation of a new investment plan of €40 million. Source link
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Tsitsipas Stuns Lehecka to Reach US Open Round of 16 – Greek City Times
Stefanos Tsitsipas has reached the US Open round of 16 for the first time in his career, finally breaking through after nine previous appearances at Flushing Meadows. The Greek star produced another impressive comeback, defeating 18th seed Jiri Lehecka 2–6, 6–1, 7–6(3), 6–1 in 2 hours and 34 minutes. Tsitsipas, 28, who previously reached a …
Tsipras’ student plan triggers attacks
A fierce clash erupted between the government and the Greek Left Alliance (ELAS) party following announcements by the latter’s leader Alexis Tsipras in Thessaloniki. Source link
Ioannina Exhibition Connects Greek Producers Across Regions
The sixth “Go Local & Taste” Local Products Exhibition opened a new path for connecting local production with other regions of Greece, bringing together producers and businesses from Epirus and Crete in Ioannina from August 28 to 31. The event, held at Mavili Square, moved beyond the traditional format of a local products exhibition. For …
Cyprus deposit rates at lowest level in euro area in July
Deposit rates in Cyprus fell to the lowest level in the euro area in July, while interest rates on new loans remained broadly comparable with the euro area median, the Central Bank of Cyprus said, pointing to the high liquidity of Cypriot banks as a possible explanation for the divergence. Source link
Emmanouil Karalis Soars to First Diamond League Victory
Greek pole vault star Emmanouil Karalis added another major achievement to his already brilliant career, winning the Diamond League Final in Brussels and claiming the prestigious “diamond” trophy for the first time. The Greek champion cleared 5.92 metres, a height that secured first place and gave him the perfect finish to his campaign in this …
Stavros Halkias never wanted to get political
Over the last few years, comedy in the mainstream has turned toward the interpersonally brutish, the politically conservative and the offhandedly viral. At each of those turns, Stavros Halkias has blanched, and tried to intervene – while still, you know, being funny. Source link
New Museum Showcases More Than 200 Orthodox Treasures
A new museum dedicated to the religious, historical and folkloric heritage of Rhodes is opening at Skiadi Monastery, showcasing more than 200 significant treasures connected with Orthodox worship and the centuries-old tradition of Panagia Skiadeni. The Ecclesiastical Museum of Skiadi Monastery aims to preserve, highlight and make the monastery’s important collection accessible to the public. …
Encroachers appear to be disinterested
One week before the deadline expires, there have been very few citizens who have encroached upon state land and have applied for a settlement at the online platform created for that purpose. Source link
Passengers May Be Entitled to Up to €600 for Cancelled or Delayed EU Flights – Greek City Times
Air passengers travelling under EU passenger rights rules may be entitled to compensation of up to €600 per passenger when a flight is cancelled, significantly delayed or a missed connection results in a substantial delay at the final destination. The amount of compensation depends primarily on the flight distance: Up to 1,500 km: up to …