Cyprus secured a notable victory over Turkey on Wednesday, defeating the Turkish national team 4-1 at the World Backgammon Federation’s World Championship in London. The Cyprus Backgammon Federation celebrated the result on social media, announcing the win with a message declaring that the Cypriot team had defeated Turkey. The match took place during the international …
The Court of Audit has rejected an appeal by former Thessaloniki Mayor Vassilis Papageorgopoulos seeking a reduction in a financial surcharge imposed over a major municipal deficit. Source link
The funeral of beloved Greek singer Dimitris Kokotas will take place on Friday, August 28, in Agia Varvara, following his death at the age of 57. According to an announcement issued by the Municipality of Agia Varvara on Wednesday, August 26, the funeral service will be held at the Church of Panagia Eleousa at 12:00 …
Operating licenses for three non-state universities canceled by the Council of State will be returned within the coming days, Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki announced. Source link
A 38-year-old taxi driver has been arrested in Athens after allegedly threatening a family of tourists and forcing them to hand over €600 before allowing them to leave his taxi and collect their luggage. Officers from the Syntagma Department for the Prosecution and Investigation of Crimes arrested the man under a warrant on Tuesday morning, …
Search efforts continued Wednesday for a 66-year-old Spanish businessman who fell from his sailboat in the Ionian Sea while traveling with his wife from Italy to Greece last Tuesday. Source link
Feast Day of Agios Fanourios Feast Day of Agios Fanourios On August 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Fanourios, commemorating the Martyr and Miracle Worker who is asked to intercede when things are lost. Fanouropita is also made on August 27th, to commemorate Saint Fanourios. The story behind this is …
Taxpayers falling afoul of the tax authorities will be given a chance to pay discounted fines if they accept the results of the inspection rather than trying to contest them. Source link
Italy and Greece are set to sign the Implementing Arrangement for the acquisition of two Italian FREMM type frigates on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Rome. The agreement is expected to be signed in the presence of Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, and the Chiefs of the Navies …
New applications for residence permits under Greece’s Golden Visa program are on track to fall by roughly half this year, according to data for the first six months of 2026. Source link