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Cost of balancing demand with supply makes local power market more expensive
ENERGY ENERGY The Italian electricity market may be the most expensive in Europe, but the final cost of the wholesale electricity price in the Greek market is much higher. This, according to a new study carried out on behalf of the Association of...

Most Greek vacationers avoiding islands
It may be mid-July and apparently many people are packing their bags for their summer getaways, but a significant number of Greeks, almost one in two, are unable to afford even a week of vacation. According to recent Eurostat data for 2024, 46% of...

Health Check: Lumos shares 150pc brighter after company-making US diagnostics deal
Lumos Diagnostics' US distribution deal has lit up its share price – and there's no one beaming more than Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest. Pic: Getty Images Lumos Diagnostics says its US distribution deal is worth up to $487 million Impedimed’s US device...
It's the peak of season at the Athens Farmers Market
Summer flowers from R&R Secret Farm at the Athens Farmers Market at Creature Comforts brewery in downtown Athens, Georgia, on Wednesday, June 9, 2025. The Farmers Market is held every Wednesday afternoon at Creature Comforts and Saturday mornings...

Brits hit with 'heart attack' bill after being lured to 'free' sunbeds on Greek island
02:40, 16 Jul 2025 Holidaymakers have issued a stark warning to fellow travellers about the so-called "free" sunbeds on offer at a beach bar in Mykonos, Greece, which has been accused of hitting customers with hefty bills after enticing them with...

Panama Indigenous River Community Seeks New Trade After Migrant Wave Ends
Bajo Chiquito once braced each dawn for thousands of migrants stumbling out of the jungle. Now, the Emberá village stands still, caught between relief and uncertainty, its economy gutted, its quiet streets echoing with memory and unanswered...

Top 10 Multilingual Careers You Can Land in Greece This Year
For those seeking exciting professional opportunities, multilingual careers in Greece are booming in 2025! The country has firmly established itself as a vibrant hub for international businesses, particularly in the customer service and tech...

A Guide to Rock Climbing in Meteora, Greece
Meteora is a complex of imposing dark rocks, rising over the settlements of Kalampaka and the picturesque Kastraki village, on the plain of Thessaly, Greece. There are approximately 900 multi-pitch climbing routes in the Meteora towers. The...

Flexible Travel Planning: Hacks for a Stress-Free Paros Greece Getaway
If you’re planning to visit Paros, get ready for an unforgettable experience. This charming Cycladic island offers crystal-clear waters, traditional villages, stunning sunsets, and mouthwatering Greek cuisine. But to truly enjoy it all without the...

Israel's Loanwise offers mortgages for Greece and Cyprus
Two months after the war broke out in December 2023, non-bank financing (mainly loans for buying vehicles) company Mimun Yashir founder and CEO Eran Wolf stepped down after 18 years in the job. In his resignation letter to employees Wolf promised...

Church leaders condemn settler violence in West Bank
The Latin and Greek Orthodox patriarchs of Jerusalem, together with foreign diplomats, pay a visit to the last Christian village on the West Bank, which in recent weeks has come under frequent attack from settlers. By Marie Duhamel On Monday, the...

Most Livable Cities 2025 – Where is Athens: Economic Intelligence Unit
Three European cities top the list as the most livable in the world, according to the 2025 annual Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranking. The capital of Austria, Vienna, was toppled from the top spot after three years of dominance by Denmark’s...

L'Oréal introduces NYX to Israeli market with bold launch campaign
L'Oréal Israel has officially launched the NYX Professional Makeup brand in the local market, marking its first formal introduction to Israeli consumers. Known for its youthful image, strong presence on social media and accessible price points,...

Last Christian town in West Bank cries out
“This is a cry from the last Christian town in the Holy Land. Please do not let it go unheard.” The leaders of the major Christian Churches in the Holy Land are urgently calling for accountability after weeks of violent attacks on Taybeh — the...

European Stocks Close Lower On Trade Concerns, U.S. Inflation Data
European stocks closed lower on Tuesday, extending recent losses, despite some optimism about the European Union striking a trade deal with the U.S. in the coming weeks. Data showing an acceleration in U.S. inflation in the month of June hurt...

Michael Jordan Leaves €10,000 Tip at Greek Restaurant
Michael Jordan Leaves €10,000 Tip at Greek Restaurant American basketball icon Michael Jordan recently created a stir in Greece—not on the court, but at a restaurant in the coastal town of Vouliagmeni, near Athens. During a special evening out,...

Sumgayit Chemical Industrial Park resident begins exporting products to Greece
Baku, July 15, AZERTAC “Azertexnolayn” LLC, a resident of the Sumgayit Chemical Industrial Park managed by the Economic Zones Development Agency (EZDA) under the Ministry of Economy, has launched exports of dual-outlet irrigation hydrants to...

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts spotted with $3,50,000,000-worth Michael Jordan in Greece 4 months after having dinner with Bulls legend
Jalen Hurts has had an interesting few months since winning the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in February. The quarterback had dinner with NBA legend Michael Jordan in March and recently met up with the Chicago Bulls icon in Greece...

Travel companies slash prices in bid to get Brits to snap up to Spain, Greece and Turkey
Major holiday companies including TUI, Jet2, and EasyJet have slashed their prices, so Brits who have yet to book a July and August break can make use of the low prices. Price cuts include popular destinations such as Spain, Greece, and Turkey,...

Status Update: Nick brings his Greek fare to Laguna Niguel; Burlington debuts in Garden Grove
Nick the Greek celebrates its grand opening Tuesday, July 15 in Laguna Niguel. The restaurant, which is joining the busy Home Depot-anchored Plaza de la Paz shopping center, is going big, offering free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The menu...