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
Eldorado Gold Reaches Key Milestone at Skouries Project in Greece – Greek City Times
Eldorado Gold Corporation (TSX: ELD, NYSE: EGO) announced today that it has achieved a significant milestone at its Skouries copper-gold project in northern Greece, with the first ore successfully crushed as the project advances through commissioning. The company reported that ore has now been fed through the commissioned crushing circuit at Skouries, marking an important …
Fiscal performance has boosted bond resilience
Maintaining primary surpluses and reducing public debt as a ratio of GDP while promoting reforms that foster growth are the prerequisites in keeping the public debt’s funding cost low, the parliamentary budget office said on Monday. Source link
Hürriyet Columnist Sounds Alarm Over Yacht Tourism Shift – Greek City Times
A prominent columnist for the Turkish daily Hürriyet, Fatih Çekirge, has raised concerns about the future of Turkey’s marine tourism sector. He warns that growing numbers of Turkish yacht owners are abandoning Turkish marinas in favor of Greek islands. Publishing a photo of a crowded Greek harbor almost entirely filled with boats flying Turkish flags, …
Wrong message
There were obviously certain shortcomings and blatant exaggerations in the investigation of Greece’s farm subsidies scandal by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. In some cases, the reputations of politicians were unjustifiably tarnished. Source link
41°C Already Recorded, Peak Expected on Wednesday – Greek City Times
The first strong heatwave of the summer has hit Greece. On Monday, July 20, temperatures in several areas exceeded 41°C, with forecasts indicating Wednesday will be the hottest day, particularly in Attica, eastern central Greece, and parts of the Peloponnese. Some regions could see highs of up to 42°C, while fire risk remains elevated. According …
ATHEX: Banks reverse early decline of benchmark
The new week started at the Greek bourse with a balanced session, which had banks determining the final result. Source link
Major €17 Million Tax Evasion Ring Uncovered in Greece – Greek City Times
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has dismantled a large-scale tax evasion network that used fake invoices and rapidly dissolving companies to defraud the state of millions of euros. The Special Unit for Audits and Investigations (DEOS) uncovered €9.6 million in VAT evasion and €8.3 million in income tax evasion, for a total of …
PM outlines TIF agenda, pledges focus on middle class, reforms
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday outlined the main priorities of ruling New Democracy ahead of his upcoming address, in September, at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), saying the government would focus on practical solutions to citizens’ everyday concerns. Source link
Chinese-made toys recalled in Greece over cancer-causing benzene – Greek City Times
A major safety alert has been issued across Europe, including Greece, for popular children’s toys known as Squeezy Dumplings or squishy dumpling toys. These soft, squeezable playthings, sold in small plastic steamer-basket-style containers with a dumpling-shaped squishy inside, are being recalled due to dangerously high levels of benzene, a known carcinogen. The warning was published …