Antiquities hoard found in central Athens basement

Antiquities hoard found in central Athens basement

An illegally acquired hoard of antiquities, including objects from the Geometric (1100-750 BC) to the Hellenistic (up to 31 BC) periods and 3,247 coins, has been discovered in the basement of a commercial property in central Athens, the Culture Ministry has announced. The artefacts were found in the Alexandros Soutsos Mansion, located at the corner …

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Tourism revenue to reach a record 22 bln euros in 2024

Tourism revenue to reach a record 22 bln euros in 2024

On Monday Olg Kefallogianni participated in the event presenting the ministry’s partnership with the Monocle publication, a prestigious review that will help promote the Greek destination internationally. Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni referred to the great contribution of tourism to the country’s gross domestic product after last year’s record year in tourism revenues, speaking to ERT …

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Thessaloniki discovers itself through metro

Thessaloniki discovers itself through metro

Thessaloniki is witnessing a historic transformation with the launch of its long-awaited metro system, breaking decades of delay and skepticism. The metro’s arrival is not just about modern transportation, but also a shift in the city’s public space and social dynamics. Thousands of residents have flocked to the stations, many of them capturing photos in …

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Out-of-court debt settlement reaches all-time high in Nov

Out-of-court debt settlement reaches all-time high in Nov

File photo. The number of successful debt settlements reached through the out-of-court mechanism reached a historic high in November, according to an announcement by the National Economy and Finance Ministry on Monday. Successful debt settlements increased by approximately 73% in November, reaching 1,991 in number and corresponding to initial debts worth approximately 600 million euros, …

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Tax reform ‘essential’ for Cyprus

Tax reform ‘essential’ for Cyprus

The Cypriot Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos. The Cypriot government will present its blueprint for a tax reform in early 2025, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos announced. Speaking at an open discussion event organized by the GRM Professional Training Center in Limassol, themed “The Upcoming Tax Reform in Cyprus: Purpose, Guidelines and Timelines,” the minister said …

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Greek deputy speaker attends Doha Forum, highlights cooperation with Qatar

Greek deputy speaker attends Doha Forum, highlights cooperation with Qatar

[AMNA] The 22nd Doha Forum, held last weekend, was attended by the first deputy speaker of the Greek Parliament, Yiannis Plakiotakis, who held a series of meetings with senior state officials. Plakiotakis even participated in the opening ceremony of the forum, which was attended by the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, …

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ATHEX: Index keeps rising in the new week

ATHEX: Index keeps rising in the new week

After the credit rating upgrade for Greece by Scope Ratings and the favorable reports on Greek bank stock prices, the local bourse extended its rising streak to six sessions on Monday. In this period the main index has risen by over 5% to highs unseen since late September. Capital Link’s Greek stocks roadshow in New …

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Olympic athlete Tentoglou helps Grevena gymnastics club with donation

Olympic athlete Tentoglou helps Grevena gymnastics club with donation

[InTime News] The Grevena Gymnastics Club in Western Macedonia expressed gratitude to two-time Olympic gold medalist Miltos Tentoglou for his generous donation, which will be used to purchase new equipment for the athletes. “Miltos may have achieved global success, but he has never forgotten the club where his journey began,” the club said in a …

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Worker killed in Naxos factory accident

Worker killed in Naxos factory accident

File photo. A 62-year-old man died Monday in an accident at a concrete production factory on the island of Naxos. The victim was reportedly cleaning machinery when he was pulled into it, dying instantly. Firefighters worked for hours to recover his body, with paramedics and police also responding to the scene. The Naxos police department …

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