Every Greek company that secures a position in the world’s most demanding markets does not merely strengthen itself, it strengthens Greece as well, Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said during his address on Tuesday at the 12th MAC Gala. Source link
Argentine footballers, including Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, and Nicolás Otamendi, have sparked international controversy by unfurling a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”) immediately after defeating England in the World Cup. The timing of the gesture — right after the match against England — was widely seen as deliberate, reigniting long-standing …
Cyprus will be among the 19 eurozone countries participating in the European Central Bank’s first pilot program for the digital euro. Source link
Holidaymakers heading to Greek islands and other Mediterranean destinations this summer are being warned about a highly dangerous intruder: the silver-cheeked pufferfish, also known as the toadfish. This invasive species carries one of the most lethal natural poisons in the world tetrodotoxin which is far more toxic than cyanide. It kills by blocking nerve signals, …
A monthslong dispute over the presidency of the Super League appears headed for resolution after Olympiakos owner Vangelis Marinakis and Panathiniakos president Giannis Alafouzos agreed to alternate leadership of the league association. Source link
Greece recorded a primary surplus of €4.48 billion during the first six months of 2026, significantly exceeding the budget target, according to preliminary state budget execution data released by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance. The January-June 2026 results show that the primary surplus exceeded the government’s target of €1.953 billion by €2.527 billion. …
Greece and Cyprus will jointly submit a program under the EU’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) framework for the co-production of an Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), Kathimerini understands. Source link
Greece has blocked agreement on the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Russia, primarily due to concerns over a proposed ban on the transport of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries. The objection has forced the EU to temporarily extend the existing $44.10 per barrel price cap on Russian crude oil for another …
The deplorable characteristics of the so-called industrial zone of Aspropyrgos in western Athens were once again brought to light by last week’s fire. Source link
Defending champions Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 and book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where they will face Spain in a showdown between two football giants. England looked on course for a famous victory after Anthony Gordon broke the deadlock in the 55th minute, giving the …