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Ioannis Karagiorgas

Green News

Audit reveals 'serious weaknesses' in Cyprus's water management plan

The audit calls for urgent action as water management failures persist.

Health news

Cypriots, health activists walk to raise awareness of childhood cancer

The group walked in support of a foundation that aids families grappling with childhood cancer in Cyprus.

Travel News

Athens Airport hit by delays as air traffic controllers limit flights

Athens Airport is facing delays after air traffic controllers limited the number of flights they handle.

Greece

Greek abbot accused of relic theft says they were his grandmother's

The abbot and the five other defendants are being held in pre-trial detention, following their arrests earlier this week.

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Cyprus

Strike in Cyprus demands return of automatic inflation adjustments

Cyprus faces a nationwide three-hour strike on Wednesday as unions demand the return of automatic inflation adjustments, affecting 15,000 air passengers and public services.

Travel News

Germans, French and Italians chose Greece and increased their spending

Bank of Greece data on travel spending shows a significant increase compared to 2024

Travel News

Ryanair renews call for air traffic control reform after Athens delays

The low-cost airline denounced the delays in Athens and, for the second time this summer, attacked the Commission on the EU's Air Traffic Control system

Cyprus

Greek Cypriot who entered the north arrested on drugs charges

The case is being investigated by the Dhekelia bases police and a procedure to return the man's vehicle is under way under with the help of the UN.

Greece

Crete sees surge in migrant arrivals despite harsher aslyum policy

Greece's government suspended all asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea in July, a move it argued helped deter crossings that peaked in July at more than 2,500 in a single week.

Travel News

Test flight in Corfu marks seaplane comeback in the Ionian Islands

The test was carried out smoothly and safely, offering stunning views of Corfu's coastline.

Travel News

Crete tops passenger traffic as Greek airports see 6.5% increase

Almost half a million more passengers moved through Greek airports in the first half of 2025

Greece

Greek police block protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship

Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at the island's port. There have been similar protests in Rhodes and Crete.

Cyprus

Greek and Turkish Cypriots unite to restore cemeteries in Green Line

The €700,000 project involves work at 15 sites in the Green Line, the island's demilitarised zone.

Greece

Fresh Gaza war protest erupts in Greece as Israeli cruise ship docks

Riot police clashed with pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the port city of Volos, the latest protest against the Crown Iris ship and tourists from Israel.

Tech News

Greece prepares to launch its largest data centre yet

Greece is investing in the creation of large data centres amid a boom in demand across Europe and worldwide.

Business

Greece bans ATM withdrawal fees for banks across the country

The Greek Ministry of Finance has implemented new rules across the country banning withdrawal fees for bank ATMs.

Travel News

Greek ports halt island ferries amid gale-force winds

The port authorities are monitoring the updated weather reports and will give the "green light" for departures once conditions improve.

Markets

Euronext bids for the Greek stock exchange: Here's what it means

Euronext has offered to buy the Athens Stock Exchange. Here's what it means for Greek businesses and how it will help the Greek economy.

Travel News

US tourists shift to Europe’s local favourites for summer 2025

American travellers are turning to lesser-known European destinations in 2025, seeking authenticity and value.

Sport

World Athletics announces new DNA testing rules for women athletes

From 1 September, only those athletes who have passed the SRY gene test will be allowed to participate in women's competitions organised by World Athletics.

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