News archive of September 2024

The merger of Attica Bank and Pancreta Bank was finalized on Wednesday, creating the fifth largest bank in Greece by estimated assets.

According to the official announcement, the merger was completed within demanding timelines and at unprecedented speed - just weeks after the shareholders' agreement - signaling a new era for the unified bank and the country's financial system.

Those who received social initiatives last year, namely pensioners, senior citizens, parents, the disabled, and the economically disadvantaged, will again this year (it appears) be beneficiaries of the new cheque to be “distributed” by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the TIF, with money from the 300 million euros of the extraordinary tax on refineries.

Britain has announced the delivery of 650 missile systems to Ukraine as part of a 162 million British pounds (213 million USD dollars) aid package aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defenses against Russia. British Defense Minister John Healey stated that the new commitment would boost Ukraine's air defense capabilities and reaffirm the UK government's ongoing support.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has confirmed the reintroduction of compulsory military service, according to the Belgrade publication "Vreme." The move will see men undergo 75 days of training, while participation will be voluntary for women. Vucic noted that he had discussed the decision with military officials, signaling that the change could take effect within a year.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlespiger, who were married last weekend at Costa Navarino with a select group of guests, are now enjoying their honeymoon in Greece. Following their posts from Mykonos, the NBA star has shared new photos featuring his wife.

Vogue magazine has recently named Sofia as the most dynamic city in Europe, spotlighting the Bulgarian capital as an unexpected yet thrilling urban destination. The article, known for its fashion and lifestyle insights, portrays Sofia as a city where ancient history and modern innovation coexist harmoniously.

The AR-15 rifle used by 14-year-old Colt Gray in last Wednesday’s deadly school shooting in Georgia was a Christmas gift from his father. According to sources from the New York Post, Colin Gray, the 54-year-old father, admitted this week that he gave the rifle to his son last December.

In the annals of Bulgarian history, few events stand as tall as the Unification of 1885. This momentous occasion marked a critical step towards realizing the national ideal of a united Bulgaria, bringing together the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia in defiance of great power politics and Ottoman rule.

Historical Context

Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras reconfirmed on Thursday that "18 full years after the signing of the basic contract for the project, on April 26, 2006, in 87 days Thessaloniki will have a metro." 

Three protest rallies are scheduled for today, Friday, September 6, in Thessaloniki.

The first rally will take place at 8:30 AM outside Hippokratio Hospital, organized by the “Caravan of Health” from the Panhellenic Federation of Public Hospital Workers.