Build first in Cyprus, get a permit later
The report documents numerous cases in which buildings were completed without planning permission. Source link
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Founding Ember Frames and New Projects – Greek City Times
In Part 3 of this series with Award-winning Filmmaker Nicholas Franghias, learn about the founding of his company, Ember Frames, inspiration, new “American” projects, and more. On the one-year anniversary of the launch of the motion picture company Ember Frames, I had the opportunity to chat with its founder, Award-winning Filmmaker Nicholas Franghias. In Part …
Shipping requires realistic energy transition
Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Vasilis Kikilias focused on the challenges facing global shipping, the need for international cooperation and the conditions for a realistic energy transition in shipping in his address at the North Bund Forum, which opened in Shanghai on Tuesday. Source link
Bag Bomb Injures Two Police in Athens
A Kolonos explosion injured two police officers and two civilians at an Athens apartment block on Wednesday, after a bag reported to contain drugs blew up as officers checked it. The building manager called the police emergency line at 2:32pm local time (11:32pm AEDT), the Hellenic Police said. He reported a bag inside the building …
Four systemic banks join €320 million fund
Greece is taking a leading role in the new Endeavor Catalyst Fund V, totaling $320 million, with the largest investment participation among all markets in which Endeavor operates. Source link
Maniots in Corsica Celebrate 350 Years in Cargèse Village
Descendants of the Maniots in Corsica marked 350 years since their ancestors reached the island, as Greek MP Filippos Fortomas joined anniversary events in the village of Cargèse in October. Fortomas is MP for the Cyclades and chairs the Hellenic Parliament’s Special Permanent Committee on Hellenism of the Diaspora. The double anniversary also marked 250 …
Cartoon (21/10/2026)
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Tsitsipas Beats Kovacevic to Advance at Almaty Open – Greek City Times
Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a stern opening test at the Almaty Open, defeating American Aleksandar Kovacevic in three sets to advance to the second round of the ATP 250 tournament in Kazakhstan. The Greek seventh seed secured a 7-6(9), 3-6, 6-3 victory at Almaty Arena on Tuesday, October 20, after two hours and one minute on …
Parthenon Marbles protest staged inside BM fundraiser
Activist Georgie Robertson turned the British Museum’s second annual fundraising gala into a protest stage on Saturday, demanding the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles. Source link
Greek MEPs Urge Action Over Crop Burning Pollution from Turkey
Two Greek MEPs have asked the European Commission to intervene over the systematic burning of agricultural waste in rice fields on the Turkish side of the Evros River, warning that the practice causes air pollution and threatens public health and fragile ecosystems in northeastern Greece. New Democracy and European People’s Party (EPP) MEPs Freddy Beleris …