Persisting scenarios on NBG-BoC
Axia-Alpha Finance has joined the chorus of observers who see the National Bank of Greece making a move for Bank of Cyprus. Source link
EU Passes Chat Control Despite Clear Majority Voting Against It
Chat Control is the informal name for an EU law that lets platforms such as Gmail, Facebook Messenger and Skype scan your private messages and emails. This week, in a vote that has stunned even seasoned observers of Brussels, it was renewed even though more MEPs voted against it than for it. On Thursday 9 …
Installed wind power capacity exceeds 6 GW
Greece’s installed wind power capacity exceeded the 6 GW milestone at the end of the first half of 2026, according to the latest semi-annual statistics released by the Hellenic Scientific Association of Wind Energy. Source link
Kimberly Guilfoyle Steals the Spotlight at Paris Haute Couture Week
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece, made a surprise appearance on the front row of Paris Haute Couture Week, attending Greek designer Celia Kritharioti’s Autumn/Winter 2026/2027 showcase in a sheer, jewel-encrusted gown. Guilfoyle, 57, stepped out on Thursday for the presentation, held during a week that has already drawn a run of A-list attendees …
Propane tanker explosion injures 14
A tanker truck carrying 1.5 to 2 tons of propane exploded at a heavy vehicle repair shop in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, on Thursday, injuring 14 people, four of them seriously, authorities said. Source link
Rachel Zegler Toasts Summer in Mykonos With Zuma and Roka
Rachel Zegler has become the latest star to make Mykonos part of her summer, spending a girls’ getaway on the island that included dinner at two of its most talked about tables, Roka Mykonos and Zuma Mykonos. The Snow White and Evita actress documented the trip across her Instagram Stories, sharing a string of images …
Inflation eased to 4.4% in June, ELSTAT reports
Greece’s annual inflation rate slowed significantly to 4.4% in June from 5.2% in May, though it remained above the 2.8% recorded in June last year, as food price increases eased despite higher energy costs, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Thursday. Source link
Egypt Denies Entry to Gay Cruise Ship After Turkey Blocked It Over “Moral Standards”
A luxury cruise ship carrying thousands of LGBTQ+ passengers, mostly gay men, has been turned away from Egypt after Turkey already banned the same voyage. The Virgin Voyages ship Scarlet Lady, chartered by Atlantis Events, was scheduled for a 10-day Mediterranean cruise from Athens. It was first denied docking rights in Turkish ports of Kuşadası …
SYRREO | Syros | July 12-25
SYRREO 2026, now in its 22nd year, continues to confirm Syros as a cultural destination with a diverse program of opera, chamber music, theater and educational events. Source link
Athina Oikonomako Photographed with Jennifer Lopez – “Pinch Me!”
Greek actress Athina Oikonomako had a star-studded moment at Paris Haute Couture Week, where she got the chance to meet and pose with global superstar Jennifer Lopez. Athina Oikonomako with Jennifer Lopez at Paris Haute Couture Week Oikonomako attended the fashion show of renowned Greek designer Celia Kritharioti on Thursday, July 9, 2026, for the …