A national property valuation system for Greece
As Greece continues its economic recovery and digital modernization, a major opportunity remains underutilized: the implementation of a nationwide mass appraisal property valuation system. Source link
New arrest made in Larnaca terrorism investigation as suspect remanded for eight days – Greek City Times
Cypriot authorities have made a new arrest in connection with the ongoing terrorism case currently before the Larnaca Criminal Court. Police confirmed that officers from the Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department (CID), working alongside other security services of the Republic, carried out a coordinated operation that resulted in the arrest of a third-country national. The suspect …
How an Ancient Greek lyre became the voice of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Greek musician and musicologist Rosa Fragorapti never expected a mysterious London recording invitation to lead her to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Her ancient Greek lyre would become one of the defining sounds of the film’s score. Source link
€220 million superyacht of Abu Dhabi emir turns heads in Mykonos – Greek City Times
One of the world’s most spectacular superyachts has dropped anchor off Psarou Beach in Mykonos, attracting the attention of holidaymakers and yacht enthusiasts alike. The 107-metre luxury yacht Mar, owned by Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, a member of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, has become one of the island’s biggest attractions after arriving in …
Aegean breaks record in weekly flights
In the first 10 days of July, air traffic reached particularly high levels, with Aegean Airlines registering an all-time high in daily flights to rank among the 20 busiest airlines in Europe. Source link
Greece faces renewed pressure over Patriot missile stocks for Ukraine – Greek City Times
Greece is facing renewed pressure from allies to support Ukraine’s air defences by providing Patriot missile stockpiles, according to a report by eKathimerini. The report says Ukraine has requested up to 200 PAC-2 missiles from Greece’s Patriot batteries, arguing that some of the missiles—used by the Hellenic Air Force for more than two decades—may be …
Firefighter, local official among three arrested for arsons in Messinia
A firefighter, a former local community president and his brother were arrested on Saturday in connection with repeated cases of deliberate arson in Messinia, southern Greece. Source link
Man arrested in Thessaloniki for stealing €364 from church
A 58-year-old man was arrested in the suburb of Efkarpia, in Thessaloniki, for stealing €364.50 from a church’s donation box. Source link
Last-minute holiday deals offer big savings as prices fall across Europe – Greek City Times
Travellers booking their summer holidays at the last minute could save hundreds of pounds, with package holiday prices across Europe falling sharply compared with earlier this year. New research by UK consumer group Which? found that package holidays to 53 of 71 European destinations are now cheaper than they were in March, with Greece among …
OPEKEPE investigation deepens political divide
The political dispute over the OPEKEPE EU farm subsidy scandal intensified after the European Public Prosecutor’s Office referred four New Democracy lawmakers for misdemeanor charges and closed files involving seven others. Source link