Safe infrastructure
Many of Greece’s public buildings are old. Schools, in particular, should be given priority when it comes to inspections to ensure they meet the necessary safety standards. Source link
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EU Unites Against Turkish-Libyan Maritime Deal as Greece Raises Alarm at UN – Greek City Times
The European Union’s 27 member states have unanimously condemned the ratification of the Turkish-Libyan maritime memorandum, declaring that the agreement violates the sovereign rights of third countries and cannot produce legal effects against them. The strong statement, issued by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on October 21, follows the …
Single platform for tax and contribution dues
Citizens will be able to have a comprehensive view of their debts to the state through the new Single Digital Payment Portal. Source link
Whistleblowers Deliver Key Evidence in Greek Basketball Bribery Probe – Greek City Times
Two whistleblowers have emerged as key figures in an investigation into alleged bribery and match-fixing in Greek basketball, with the case threatening to trigger major changes at the Greek Basketball Federation. According to Eurohoops, two individuals who allegedly received bribes approached Greek authorities and offered detailed testimony in exchange for full amnesty and protected-witness status. …
ATHEX: Second half of session boosts index
The Athinon Avenue benchmark recorded much more notable gains in this, second consecutive session of advance. Source link
Greek Airports Handle 71.7 Million Passengers in Nine Months
Greece’s airports handled 71.7 million passengers in the first nine months of 2026, marking a 4.8% increase compared with the same period in 2025, according to statistics from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). The country’s airports served 71,665,899 passengers between January and September 2026, up from 68,386,113 during the corresponding period last year. Aircraft …
Navy’s new frigate Kimon to open to public ahead of ‘Ochi Day’ parade
The Thessaloniki public will have the opportunity to board the Hellenic Navy’s new frigate Kimon, Greece’s first FDI-class warship, ahead of the October 28 “Ochi Day” military parade. Source link
Turkey Hails Libya Deal as Greece Faces New Maritime Tensions – Greek City Times
Turkish media has celebrated the ratification of a controversial maritime memorandum with Libya, claiming the agreement strengthens Ankara’s position in the Eastern Mediterranean and expands its maritime boundaries. The development follows the approval of the 2019 Turkish-Libyan maritime agreement by Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives, prompting renewed concerns over the dispute between Greece and Turkey …
EU foreign policy chief reiterates bloc’s criticism of Libya-Turkey maritime deal
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has reiterated the bloc’s strong criticism of Libya’s maritime memorandum with Turkey, telling Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan that the deal “infringes upon the sovereign rights of third states.” Source link
Oxi Day Toronto: Archbishop Apostolos on Freedom
Archbishop Apostolos of Canada addressed an Oxi Day Toronto event at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church on Sunday 18 October, calling the 1940 “No” a symbol of freedom. Archbishop Apostolos with guests and dancers at the Oxi Day Toronto event, Polymenakion Cultural Centre, on Sunday 18 October 2026. Photo: Orthodox Times Titled “Hours of Freedom …