New health insurance policy sales in freefall
The first quarter of the year saw a 13.4% decrease in sales for new health insurance plans. Source link
Agios Paisios of Mount Athos – Greek City Times
Today is the Feast Day of Agios Paisios of Mount Athos, who was born on July 25, 1924, and died July 12, 1994. (Γέροντας Παΐσιος ο Αγιορείτης) Also known as Elder Paisios (Γέροντας Παΐσιος ο Αγιορείτης), he was a monastic of Mount Athos. An ascetic, he was known by his visitors for his gentle manner …
Plan for balcony photovoltaics
These systems will be used exclusively to meet the consumer’s own electricity needs. Source link
US Launches Third Round of Strikes on Iran Following IRGC Assault on Cyprus-Flagged Vessel in Strait of Hormuz – Greek City Times
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces initiated a third round of precision strikes against Iranian military targets on Saturday, July 11, in direct response to an attack by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on a civilian container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The Cyprus-flagged vessel M/V GFS Galaxy (IMO 9401271), a 2009-built Post-Panamax container …
Man dies after suffering severe burns in Aspropyrgos factory fire
A man who suffered severe burns in a large factory fire in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, has died at KAT Hospital. Source link
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Aged 71 – Greek City Times
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the Republican Party’s most influential foreign policy voices and a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” According to reports, emergency responders were called to Graham’s Washington, D.C., home following a cardiac …
Rail service suspended after wildfire near tracks in northern Greece
Rail traffic between Thessaloniki and Litochoro in northern Greece was suspended early Sunday after a wildfire broke out near the tracks, disrupting services and cutting power to the line. Source link
American Airlines Expands International Network With New Nonstop Flights to Athens – Greek City Times
American Airlines has unveiled 13 new international nonstop routes for 2026, with Athens among the standout additions as the carrier continues to expand its global network. The new service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Athens International Airport reinforces Greece’s growing popularity as a year-round destination for American travellers and strengthens transatlantic connectivity. Operated by the …
Mitsotakis highlights Marfin arrests, Turkey tensions and economic progress
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday said the arrest of suspects linked to the deadly 2010 Marfin bank arson marked a significant step toward justice for the victims and their families, while also highlighting recent security and economic developments in his weekly review. Source link
Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom II Returns to Bastille Day Flypast in Paris – Greek City Times
The Hellenic Air Force will send its iconic F-4E Phantom II fighter to France for the 14 July Bastille Day military parade in Paris, after a last-minute change restored the original participation plan. The decision means Greece will once again showcase one of its legendary Phantom aircraft during the prestigious flypast over the French capital, …