Heavy traffic as holidaymakers return
Highways and ports are exceptionally busy Sunday as many of the summer holidaymakers return to Athens. Source link
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Greece Moves Patriot Air Defense Battery to Crete Amid Iran Tensions – Greek City Times
Greece has relocated a Patriot air defense battery from Karpathos to Crete as Athens strengthens security around the strategically important Souda Bay area amid rising tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel. According to sources cited by Kathimerini, the battery, along with its personnel and equipment, was transferred overnight and is expected to be …
Police officer arrested over former partner’s rape, abuse allegations
A 48-year-old police officer was arrested Saturday in Thessaloniki after a former partner accused him of domestic violence, repeated rape, sexual assault, threats, verbal abuse and recording her without her consent. Source link
Greece Leads Euro Area in Cash Acceptance as 99% of Businesses Still Take Cash – Greek City Times
Greece has emerged as the euro area’s most cash friendly country, with 99% of businesses continuing to accept cash in 2026, according to new European Central Bank data. The figure is the highest among the 21 countries using the euro, matching Italy’s rate. Greek retailers reported an even stronger result, with 100% saying they accept …
Crackdown on university ‘eternal students’ pays off
Greece’s university graduation numbers are rising, driven largely by a new law purging so-called “eternal students” who had exceeded their programs’ maximum study time, according to the National Authority of Higher Education’s latest annual report. Source link
Lithuanian Estate Agent Faces Extradition to Cyprus Over Occupied Area Properties – Greek City Times
A 53 year old Lithuanian estate agent is set to be extradited to the Republic of Cyprus after a French court rejected her appeal against a European arrest warrant. The woman was arrested at Nice Airport on May 16 over allegations linked to the alleged usurpation of Greek Cypriot properties in the areas of Cyprus …
Greece moves Patriot battery to Crete amid Iran tensions
Greece is moving a Patriot air defense battery from the island of Karpathos to Crete to strengthen defenses around the strategically important Souda Bay area, according to sources cited by Kathimerini. Source link
Kimberly Guilfoyle explores the Ionian Sea aboard a luxury superyacht – Greek City Times
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is enjoying a summer getaway in the Ionian Sea, visiting some of the region’s most popular islands with a group of friends. Guilfoyle arrived in Meganisi on Saturday, where she dined at the well known Errikos restaurant in Vathy before spending time at the Odysseas bar in the marina. …
Lighter property taxes, more monitoring
Starting next year, many property owners will pay lower taxes for income derived from their properties. But, starting in October, they will also be obliged to take rent payments through banks or miss out on tax breaks and any subsidies for improving their properties. Source link
Madonna traditional Greek costume details light up Corfu birthday
Madonna celebrated her birthday in Greece wearing an outfit with details inspired by traditional Greek costume. The modern Corfiot-style choice fit the island setting perfectly. Greek fashion designer Vassilios Kostetsos first highlighted the overlooked detail. Designer notes fitting cultural choice Vassilios Kostetsos ranks among Greece’s best-known fashion designers and couturiers. He has led the Greek …