Greece-Turkey Hackathon 2026 innovation competition
The “Greece-Turkey Hackathon 2026” innovation competition is taking place for the second consecutive year. Source link
Police Bust Criminal Syndicate Over Livestock Theft and Subsidy Scams
Greek police have dismantled an organised criminal group in Crete accused of orchestrating livestock thefts, extortion and a long-running scheme to fraudulently obtain European Union agricultural subsidies. The operation, led by the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime (DAOE), took place on Monday, July 27, across several locations in Crete. Officers from the Special Counter-Terrorist Unit …
Tracing a city’s soul through the facades of a bygone era
A new volume documenting the old houses and neighborhoods of Katerini brings together photography and fiction to trace the city’s historical path, while highlighting the people and communities that shaped it. Source link
Saharan Dust Cloud to Spread Across Greece This Week
Meteorologists said atmospheric conditions over the eastern Mediterranean are carrying air masses laden with desert dust from North Africa toward Greece. While the dust will be most noticeable in the upper atmosphere, smaller concentrations are also expected closer to ground level.The event began on Monday, July 27, and is forecast to gradually weaken by Wednesday, …
ATHEX: Banks index reaches new decade-high
The Euronext Athens (ATHEX) general index closed at 2,517.84 points, adding 1.01% to Friday’s 2,492.71 points. Source link
It is time for realism
A new party in the opposition – but one with old political baggage – acknowledged the need for non-state universities just a few days ago, saying that its stance was a demonstration of “realism.” Source link
Justin and Hailey Bieber’s Luxurious Greek Getaway with Their Son – Greek City Times
After Justin Bieber’s high-profile appearance at the World Cup final, the star and his wife Hailey chose Greece once again for a few quiet days of rest. The couple, who have long shown their affection for the country, this time travelled with their young son Jack. In 2021 the Biebers visited Milos and described the …
Call center operators being replaced by AI responders
The first victims of the artificial intelligence onslaught are not some distant, future professions, but call centers. Source link
“Nobody Dictates What I Sell – Turkey Is a Good Ally” – Greek City Times
US President Donald Trump has made clear that the decision on whether to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey rests solely with him. Speaking aboard Air Force One on July 27, 2026, Trump responded to a reporter’s question about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s open opposition to the potential sale: “Nobody tells me what we …
Democracy is built from the ground up
On Friday afternoon, as the nation’s leadership prepared to assemble and mark the 52nd anniversary of the restoration of democracy, as heavy clouds stormed across Attica’s sky, I thought of a town hall meeting that I attended a few months ago. Source link