News archive of September 2024

Giannis Antetokounmpo married his beloved, Mariah Riddlesprigger, in a spectacular reception held at Costa Navarino on Sunday, September 1st.

The event capped off a three-day celebration with a guest list that included top NBA stars like LeBron James, Khris Middleton, the owners of the Milwaukee Bucks, and other celebrities.

The government is launching a package of measures to preserve the long-term viability of Greek tourism, and to address issues caused by the growing number of visitors, which has already reached a new high.

The matter is expected to be broached by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the forthcoming Thessaloniki International Fair.

A young Bulgarian woman, who set fire to the Russian flag and wrote "murderers" in front of the Russian Cultural and Information Center in Sofia, shared her story with Nova TV this morning. Alexandra Mileva explained that her actions were driven by her recent experiences in Donbas, where she witnessed the effects of the Russian military on Ukrainian civilians.

Following a month-long hearing, the Athens Court of Appeals for Criminal Matters (Trial Chamber) has acquitted all four defendants in the trial for the alleged illegal hiring of employees at the Greek National Health Insurance Fund in 2013-2014.

A man was stabbed twice in the head and neck by an unknown young man for reasons that are still unclear while he was enjoying the Sardine Festival in Preveza with his family.

Romania's public debt is nearing the critical threshold of 60% of GDP, as outlined by the Maastricht criteria, further distancing the country from its goal of adopting the euro. According to the "Ziare" information site, cited by BTA, Romania's public debt stood at 52.6% of GDP by the end of May, marking a 3.8% increase from December 2023.

Greece's airports have achieved notable growth in passenger traffic through the first seven months of 2024, showcasing a significant 9.5% increase over last year.

Olympiacos and PAOK remain joint leaders at the top of the standings, while Panathinaikos now trails by four points, narrowly avoiding defeat against Athens Kallithea with a stoppage-time equalizer.

On the other hand, AEK returned to winning form with a 3-0 win against Levadiakos, who protested a penalty not awarded against Mukoudi in the first half with the score still 0-0.

The government has been signaling over the past few days that no overly ambitious announcements should be expected from Kyriakos Mitsotakis this coming Saturday from the podium at TIF. The tight fiscal constraints and stricter European regulations for Eurozone member states after the emergency period have passed, define the situation.

When temperatures and humidity levels rise, our gardens and balconies often become unwelcome hosts to mosquitoes. However, their presence is no longer as harmless as we once thought.