Moldovan Oligarch Vlad Plahotniuc Arrested in Greece, Faces Extradition

In Greece, Vladislav Plahotniuc, a Moldovan oligarch who fled justice, was detained. This information was confirmed by the Moldovan police press service via the social network X. The arrest was made possible thanks to information received from Greek …

Fugitive Moldovan oligarch implicated in $1 billion bank fraud detained in Greece

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — A fugitive Moldovan oligarch implicated in a $1 billion bank fraud and other illicit schemes was detained Tuesday in Greece, Moldova’s national police said. Vladimir Plahotniuc fled Moldova in 2019 as he faced a series of …

Fugitive Moldovan oligarch implicated in US$1B bank fraud detained in Greece

Tourists, workers seek respite as Greece, Balkans hit by heat wave

Laborers were pausing outdoor work and tourists looked for some shade on Tuesday as Greece sweltered under its third heat wave this summer, with soaring temperatures gripping the wider Balkan region and fueling wildfires in Albania. Situated at Europe' …

Kadewere heads to Greece

Tino Kadewere Aris ThessalonikiZimbabwe international Tino Kadewere has left French Ligue 1 side FC Nantes and moved to Aris Thessaloniki in Greece. The move is on a free transfer although Nantes will have a sell-on fee. Kadewere signs a two-year contract …

Greece Lowers ATM Fees, Puts Clamps On Transaction Costs

ATHENS – Public anger at high ATM and transaction fees charged by banks which pay almost no interest on deposits has led the government to scrapping fees on basic transactions and putting a ceiling on ATM fees. That was sparked especially by high fees …

Greece’s New Cruise Tax Hits Mykonos, Santorini, and the Influencer Wave

Greece has unveiled a new cruise ship tax, officially called the “sustainable tourism fee,” directly impacting anyone disembarking on popular islands like Mykonos and Santorini. While most headlines focus on the effect for ordinary tourists, there’s …

New fee to enter Spain, France and Greece in major travel change

11:06, 22 Jul 2025 UK and other non-EU travellers will soon be obliged to pay for entry into 30 European countries under a new travel scheme. As a result of Brexit, UK passport holders will need to register with the European Travel Information and …

Greece Sees Strong Growth from Italian Market, Especially Off-Season

Italy is gaining ground as one of Greece’s most dynamic inbound tourism markets, with official data showing a sharp rise in visitor numbers — particularly outside the summer peak. In 2024, more than 2 million Italians visited Greece, accounting for roughly …

Greece Seeks Additional €2.1 Billion in Recovery Fund Grants After Meeting Key Milestones

Greece has submitted its sixth payment request to the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF), seeking 2.1 billion euros in grants following the completion of 39 new milestones across sectors including education, health, justice, energy, and transport. The …