Parliament begins review of Kalamata airport concession bill
The first reading of a bill to ratify the concession for the International Airport of Kalamata began at the Parliament’s Standing Committee of Economic Affairs on Monday. Source link
Greece weathers summer’s first heat wave
Greece’s first heat wave of the summer is gripping the country, with temperatures climbing past 40 degrees Celsius in several regions since Sunday, and is expected to last through Thursday. Source link
Greek-Owned Tankers Attacked by Drones at Black Sea Terminal – Greek City Times
Three Suezmax tankers, two of them Greek-owned, were attacked by drones in two separate incidents at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal off the Russian Black Sea coast on Friday and Sunday. On Sunday, the tankers Asia (163,000 dwt, built 2022) and Nissos Ios (157,000 dwt, built 2021) were struck while loading oil, according to …
Debt management platform opens to more applicants
One of the most significant institutional reforms in the field of private debt management will become fully operational on July 27. Source link
Two Greek-Owned Tankers Attacked by Ukrainian Drones at Black Sea Oil Terminal – Greek City Times
Two Greek-owned crude oil tankers were struck by Ukrainian drones on Sunday while loading at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) export terminal near Novorossiysk on the Black Sea coast. The vessels, Asia (operated by Dynacom Tankers Management) and Nissos Ios (managed by Kyklades Maritime), were hit during loading operations, according to the CPC. Incident Details …
Cyprus starts crackdown on illegal rentals
The rapid growth of short-term rental accommodations continues to challenge the authorities in Cyprus. Source link
Great Cinema, But Nolan’s Odysseus Is Not Homer’s Odysseus
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is a cinematic masterpiece, but don’t let anyone tell you it’s a faithful adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey. Anyone that says so, has either not read the original, or has eaten so many lotus flowers they damaged their memory! The question every adaptation must eventually confront is this: at what point does …
Ministry announces funding program for water supply projects
The Ministry of Environment and Energy has announced a new €65 million funding program for water supply projects aimed at addressing growing drought pressures across the country. Source link
Greek Passport Now Available in Gov.gr Wallet – Greek City Times
In a significant step forward for Greece’s digital transformation, the Greek passport has been officially integrated into the Gov.gr Wallet application, allowing citizens to carry and use their passport digitally on their smartphones. Key Changes and Benefits Holders of valid ordinary Greek passports can now add their passport to the Gov.gr Wallet and use it …
Fourth suspect jailed over deadly arson attack
A fourth suspect was remanded in pretrial custody Monday in connection with a fatal arson attack on the house of New Democracy politician Afroditi Nestora earlier in the month. Source link