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Ankara eyes offshore hydrocarbon exploration in Libya, minister says
In an interview published on Friday by the Turkish newspaper Sabah, Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced that Ankara is seeking to conduct offshore surveys for hydrocarbons in Libyan maritime zones.
Trikala: Big fire & explosions at the Waste Transfer Station (videos)
A major fire, accompanied by explosions, broke out shortly after 6 p.m. at the Waste Transfer Station in Rizario Trikala.
Olympic Games: The Greek delegation is ready for the opening ceremony (photos)
Any issues that have arisen in recent hours are being set aside; everyone is putting on their best smile as we count down to the opening ceremony, which also marks the start of the Olympic Games.
Olympic Games: The girl who extinguished the Olympic Flame in Athens 2004 speaks 20 years later about the emotional night
Fotini Papaleonidopoulou was 10 years old when her face became one of the symbols of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
Solomun | Athens | September 27
Techniques Festival presents deep house superstar Solomun, who is returning to Greece after four years for an open-air show at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Piraeus. With his devoted local fan base, he is sure to make Athens dance once again. Tickets start from 35 euros and are available at more.com.
Households continue to spend more than they earn
Greeks continue to spend more than they earn, as Hellenic Statistical Authority data for the first quarter of the year show a high negative rate in savings (8.1%) for households and non-profit organizations, meaning that they spent 8.1% more than their gross disposable income.
This serves as a warning regarding the country's investment and growth prospects.
Discovering the diverse charms of Naxos
Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, is a place of many faces and boundless charm. There's the Naxos of ancient monuments, where passionate history enthusiasts climb rocks to reach the Cave of Zeus; the Naxos of sandy beaches, where French retirees sunbathe naked as early as May; and the Naxos of orchards and pastures, where farmers tirelessly tend to their land and livestock.
Santorini: Greece’s most “Instagrammable” island nears the brink of overcrowding, writes AFP
The French Press Agency (AFP) addresses the issue of overtourism on Santorini, Greece’s “Instagram island,” which has now reached a point of saturation.
Athens Exchange returns to profit – Fourth consecutive up week
The Athens Stock Exchange returned to an upward “channel” and coordinated with the recovery effort of foreign stock markets, ending the three-day downward streak that preceded it.
Serbian financial, corporate sectors expect 3.5-5 pct one-year ahead inflation
BELGRADE - The results of a June Ninamedia survey show that one-year ahead inflation expectations of the Serbian financial sector amounted to 3.7 pct, declining from the previous month (3.9 pct) and getting closer to the NBS target midpoint, says the National Bank of Serbia (NBS).
Bulgaria Accelerates Eurozone Entry: Parliament Sets July 2025 Target
The Bulgarian Parliament has recently adopted a decision to accelerate the process of adopting the euro. Under this new directive, the Ministry of Finance is tasked with requesting Bulgaria's Eurozone membership to commence on July 1, 2025, provided the country meets the inflation criteria by the end of this year.
Greeks’ short working life
The working life of the Greeks is relatively short, just over 34 years, a phenomenon that becomes even more pronounced if compared to other countries, such as the Netherlands, Sweden and also Denmark, where people work for over 40 years.
Three Bulgarians Arrested for Desecrating Paris Holocaust Memorial
Three Bulgarians suspected of desecrating the Holocaust memorial in Paris in mid-May have been detained, according to the State Agency "National Security" (SANS). The arrests took place on July 25 through a coordinated effort by Bulgaria's State Security Service and the Ministry of the Interior.
Economic Chaos in Bulgaria: How Political Turmoil is Crushing Eurozone Ambitions
Bulgaria's economy is navigating through political turbulence and the likelihood of new early elections, with many analysts suggesting it is largely operating on autopilot. This situation is driven by regional and Western economic trends, according to an analysis from ING's analytical unit, "ING Think," titled "An economy coasting through the political saga."
10 authentic souvlaki shops in Piraeus
Souvlaki's glorious history began in 1924, when Isaak Meraklidis established the first souvlaki shop, Aigyptiakon, in Nikaia. Uncle Isaak, an Armenian from Adana (known for its kebabs), came to Piraeus as a refugee.