An investigating magistrate on Friday ordered the pretrial detention of the mayor of Stylida, a contractor and the owner of a company involved in a wind farm project in Viotia as part of an investigation into a wildfire that spread into western Attica. Source link
For almost 3,000 years, Helen of Troy has been celebrated as the most beautiful woman in the world and blamed for a war that destroyed a city. Yet the woman behind “the face that launched a thousand ships” has never been easy to pin down. Homer gave her regret and intelligence; other ancient writers questioned …
Settlement of out-of-court debts had exceeded €20 billion by the end of July. A total of 66,578 cases were successfully settled, although it remains whether debtors will abide by the terms. Source link
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are scheduled to sign a joint defence agreement in Jeddah on Friday, according to sources close to the Saudi military and government. The move comes as the three countries deepen security cooperation amid heightened regional tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to …
Inspections of fire-damaged buildings in parts of western Attica ravaged by the recent wildfire have so far found 84 to be completely destroyed and another 67 to have suffered reversible damage, authorities said Thursday. Source link
Talks between refinery group Motor Oil and construction group Aktor about the sale of waste management companies Helektor and Thalis to the latter have finished ahead of schedule with both parties agreeing on a €300 million total valuation for Manetial Limited, the 100% owner of the two companies. Source link
The Red Cross has deleted a film it produced about an Afghan migrant now accused of murdering a British woman in Athens and concealing her body in a suitcase. Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, was arrested on Monday over the killing of Scottish Christian volunteer Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38. He is accused of murdering Ms Ross, placing her …
Public Power Corporation’s CEO Giorgos Stassis said that talks over the construction of a data center near Kozani, western Macedonia, are at an advanced stage and could be concluded before the end of the year. Source link
Applications are now open for Greece’s Tourism for All 2026-2027 programme, a government-funded domestic travel scheme offering eligible residents digital accommodation vouchers worth between €200 and €600. The programme is designed to make holidays within Greece more affordable for Greek households while encouraging travel outside the peak summer season. Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday, …
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to deliver a dual message at this year’s Thessaloniki International Fair, using the preelection event to outline both planned economic measures and the governing New Democracy party’s program for the next national vote. Source link