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1. Public debt dips in 2025 as cash reserves rise, repos increase

   Public debt stood at €362.8 billion at the end of 2025, down €2.15 billion from €364.95 billion at the end of 2024.

2. Cyprus Stock Exchange to turn private

   Cyprus’ House of Representatives unanimously approved on Thursday a bill to privatize the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE).

3. Passenger traffic up 2% at 24 regional airports in January

   Passenger traffic rose by 2% at the 24 airports managed by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) in January compared with the same month in 2025.

4. Smartpress to host security and fire safety forum in Athens

   Smartpress will hold a security and fire safety forum on February 27, at Divani Caravel Hotel, 2 Vassileos Alexandrou, in Athens.

5. Lowest food service revenue since 2022

   Food service revenue declined last year for the first time since 2020.

6. A night at the museum

   From rooftop cocktails gatherings and DJ sets at the Goulandris Foundation to experimental music performances at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST), institutions across Athens are hosting evenings of dancing, drinks and live music, betting that a good night out can lure new audiences into their galleries.

7. Teen arrested in Thessaloniki over alleged assault and revenge porn

   A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday in Thessaloniki following allegations that he pushed a 17-year-old pregnant girl, causing her to fall and sustain injuries.

8. ATHEX: Minor losses after ups and downs

   The stock market ended the week with a mixed session, having experienced significant ups and downs during the day.

9. Inmate and prison guard held in pretrial detention over Domokos prison killing

   A 38-year-old inmate accused of fatally shooting fellow prisoner Antonis Papadatos at Domokos Prison last Sunday and the prison’s chief guard, charged with complicity, were both ordered held in pretrial detention by a Lamia magistrate and prosecutor.

10. Unsilent Place | Athens | February 25

    Pianist and composer Stathis Anninos presents “Unsilent Place – Birthday Edition” at Athens’ Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou), leading a collective of top musicians.