National Bank of Greece posts profits of €661 mln in the first half
National Bank of Greece (NBG) recorded profits of €661 million in the first half of the year, it announced on Thursday. Source link
Tourists Slam Mykonos Beach Bar DK Oyster Over €50 Cocktails – Greek City Times
Notorious Mykonos beach bar DK Oyster accused of ripping off tourists again with €50 cocktails DK Oyster, the Platis Gialos beach club that has spent the past four years collecting one of Greece’s worst reputations for overcharging, is once again facing a wave of complaints from holidaymakers who say they were charged extortionate prices by …
Eurobank raises outlook for the year
Eurobank reported on Thursday a 10% credit expansion in the year’s first half, with adjusted net profit up by 9.2% to €776 million and reported net profit up 6.8% to €738 million. Source link
easyJet Signs Long-Term Aircraft Maintenance Agreement with Bird Aviation in Cyprus – Greek City Times
Low-cost airline easyJet has signed a long-term agreement with Bird Aviation for the provision of base maintenance services at its facilities in Larnaca, Cyprus. The agreement covers two maintenance lines and will initially run for seven years, with an option to extend the partnership for an additional three years. Under the deal, Bird Aviation will …
Cyprus sees revenue drop from tourism
Cyprus beaches are busy, hotel pools are full and flights continue to arrive, but its tourism industry is earning significantly less money than it did this time last year. Source link
Turkish Tourists Flock to Greek Islands as Ferry Bookings Surge 54% – Greek City Times
Turkish tourists are heading to the Greek islands in record numbers this year, with ferry bookings from Turkey rising by nearly 54%, the highest growth rate among Greece’s top tourism markets in 2026. According to data released by Greek ferry booking platform Ferryscanner, reservations made between January 1 and July 28 for travel between June …
Why do we tolerate Elon Musk’s racist commentary?
“The Turner Diaries” is a work of white supremacist agitprop. It purports to be the diary of a neo-Nazi militant, Earl Turner, who is working to overthrow the United States government – or as the book calls it, “the System” – through a group called “the Organization.” Source link
Italy Threatens Schengen Suspension After Spanish Border Crisis
Italy has threatened to suspend the Schengen agreement with Spain after a surge in illegal migrant crossings into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, dramatically escalating tensions between the two European Union members as Madrid deploys troops to restore order. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government is prepared to take “extraordinary measures” to protect …
PAOK and Panathinaikos advance in Europe
PAOK and Panathinaikos are in the third qualifying round of the Europa League and the Conference League respectively. Source link
Privacy Concerns Rise After Greek Minister Wears Meta Glasses
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has confirmed he wore Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with a built-in camera and microphones during official visits to the islands of Lemnos and Leros. Georgiadis denied recording any citizens and claims the device was used only for personal security and as a Bluetooth headset. The episode has sparked sharp debate …