Greece’s annual summer sales begin on Monday, July 13, with discounts running through August 31, but retailers are entering the season with cautious optimism as consumers continue to spend more selectively. Market analysts say shoppers are increasingly making targeted purchases rather than impulse buys, reflecting ongoing cost-of-living pressures and the fact that promotional offers are …
The murder of Vagia Nestora, whose home in Thessaloniki was firebombed in a politically motivated attack aimed at her daughter, a member of the New Democracy party, prompts feelings of sorrow and despair. Source link
Greek police arrested three people during a large-scale anti-drug operation across Attica, seizing significant quantities of narcotics and cash while dismantling an alleged drug trafficking network. Officers from the Sub-Directorate for Drug Enforcement, part of the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime, carried out the coordinated operation on the afternoon and evening of July 8, arresting …
Greek firefighters are helping battle blazes in southern France as part of the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism’s Pre-positioning Program. Source link
British tennis sensation Arthur Fery has swapped a planned Greek beach holiday for the biggest fortnight of his career, after an extraordinary run to the Wimbledon semi-finals captured the imagination of fans across Britain. The world No. 114 had expected to be relaxing in Greece with friends this week. Instead, the 23-year-old found himself battling …
The exploration well in the Ionian Sea’s Block 2 is moving closer to the drilling stage in terms of permits and organization, with the operation scheduled for February 2027 by Energean, ExxonMobil and Helleniq Energy, consortium sources said on Friday. Source link
Greek javelin thrower Elina Tzengko secured third place at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco with a best throw of 58.20 metres. Tzengko produced a consistent series throughout the competition, recording throws of 54.58m, 56.66m, a foul, 58.20m, another foul and 57.91m. Her fourth-round effort proved to be her best mark of the event and …
The tax and customs administration has played a crucial role in establishing fiscal stability, Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) chief Giorgos Pitsilis said on Friday, placing the stabilization of the public finances at the center of Greece’s return to the investment map. Source link
Football fans will have the opportunity to own a piece of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after FIFA announced plans to sell sections of the match turf as limited-edition collectibles. According to The Athletic, the world football governing body will offer four tiers of commemorative turf collected from the pitch used in the World …
Cyprus expects to begin exporting energy from its own natural gas reserves within the next few years. Source link