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1. United to extend season flights between Athens and the US

   United Airlines has announced the extension of seasonal flights with daily direct connections from Athens to US for the summer of 2025.

2. French court clears Cyprus on FBME case

   France’s highest court has brought an end to the $1.4 billion legal battle over the resolution of FBME Bank.

3. US embassy and consulates in Greece closed Monday for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day

   The US Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the US Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all US government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 

4. Applications open for home renovation program aiding vulnerable households

   Property owners can submit applications until January 31, 2025, to participate in the home renovation program for houses that will be rented to households facing severe housing issues.

5. Greens and Reds overcome hurdles at home

   The first home games for Panathinaikos and Olympiakos in this season’s Euroleague ended up with victories over Bayern and Zalgiris respectively.

6. Court ruling for building bonus looms

   In a significant development that could impact various stakeholders, the Council of State is expected to announce its ruling on building height bonuses provided by Greece’s New Building Regulation before Christmas. 

7. ATHEX: Reaction to stock decline rather weak

   The reaction of the Greek stock market on Friday to a string of sessions of decline was fairly unsatisfactory.

8. JMSN | Athens | October 23

   Soul and R&B sensation JMSN is set to bring his hypnotic sound to the Gazarte Ground Stage (34 Voutadon) on October 23.

9. Threats and denial

   As Hurricane Milton was barreling towards the coast of Florida, gathering force at a speed that stupefied scientists, following on the trail of destruction sowed by Hurricane Helene a few days earlier, an equally frightening wave of denial was rising, spreading anger and panic, hindering efforts to handle the crisis.

10. The danger of another gap

    The development of private education further intensifies the need to upgrade free education.