Netflix increases prices in Greece

Netflix increases prices in Greece

Netflix has implemented a price increase for all subscribers in Greece without any prior announcement. The updated pricing includes increases ranging from 1 euro to 2 euros, with the new rates as follows: Basic Plan: From €7.99 to €8.99 Standard Plan: From €10.99 to €12.49 Premium Plan: From €13.99 to €15.99 Netflix has started to …

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Trump, the world’s far-right guru

Trump, the world’s far-right guru

There was a time when the conversation in Greece during US elections was chiefly about which of the candidates was a better philhellene. We were very little troubled with how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump feel about Greece this time around. Perhaps we have finally learned – from one change of power to the next, …

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Turkey to celebrate 41 years since declaring occupied Cyprus a ‘Turkish republic’

Turkey to celebrate 41 years since declaring occupied Cyprus a ‘Turkish republic’

Turkey has announced events to mark the “41st anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).” Zeki Öztürk, spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Defense said on Thursday that the celebrations will include aerobatic demonstrations by the Turkish Air Force during a parade in Nicosia. Additional events will feature demonstration flights over …

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The Camerata resurrects after years of silence

The Camerata resurrects after years of silence

[Haris Akriviadis/Athens Concert Hall/AMNA] After four years of persistent efforts, two legislative interventions, and several strategic decisions, the beloved Camerata orchestra has finally returned as a permanent fixture of the Athens Concert Hall. The orchestra, under the leadership of renowned conductor George Petrou, is set to perform monthly concerts, marking a triumphant resurgence after years …

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Accountant in Thessaloniki jailed for embezzling company money

Accountant in Thessaloniki jailed for embezzling company money

An accountant accused of embezzling 450,000 euros from a construction company that participates in the consortium building Thessaloniki’s metro was jailed on Thursday. The judges found her guilty without recognizing any mitigative circumstances. In her testimony, the accountant appeared remorseful, expressing her regret for betraying the trust of her employers. Through her attorney, she said …

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High-tech overhaul for law enforcement

High-tech overhaul for law enforcement

The Ministry of Citizen Protection is embarking on one of the largest security and modernization programs in recent history, with a budget close to €650 million. The ambitious plan, financed largely through national funds, marks a significant leap forward from previous efforts. Notably, Greece’s earlier police modernization program, launched in 2020, had a mere €31 …

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Hatzidakis: Our chance to become energy exporters

Hatzidakis: Our chance to become energy exporters

Business mergers and acquisitions are a catalyst for the Greek economy, leading actors on the business scene, government officials and representatives of the academic community told the Mergers & Acquisitions Summit held on Wednesday at the Athens Concert Hall, organized by Kathimerini’s Money Review website. During the conference, Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis …

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Temu draws ire over Cyprus slogan

Temu draws ire over Cyprus slogan

Chinese online shopping platform Temu is drawing criticism for selling a T-shirt with a slogan referencing the Cyprus issue. The shirt, priced at 11.90 euros, on sale from an original €23.69, features the phrase “Half Cyprus is better than none.” The slogan appears to play off the saying “Half a loaf is better than none,” …

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Look who’s back | eKathimerini.com

Look who’s back | eKathimerini.com

President-elect Donald Trump seen during an event with the Economic Club of Chicago on October 15. [AP] The genuine surprise is not that Donald Trump has been re-elected. Almost every non-partisan analyst of American politics could feel it in the air, even if they enjoyed their coffee at Proxenou Koromila in downtown Thessaloniki instead of …

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