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1. ATMs enjoy brisk business

   Greece is the only EU country with charge-free cash machines for European citizens.

2. Scientists and university clash over beekeeping ban

   The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) has ordered the removal of a research beekeeping site operated by the Hellenic Agricultural Organization’s Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems, citing fire safety concerns after a July 28 blaze near Mount Ymittos.

3. Lawyers slam Michaloliakos’ release

   Lawyers representing the family of Pavlos Fyssas, the anti-fascist rapper murdered in 2013 by a Golden Dawn supporter, and Egyptian fishermen condemned the release of Nikos Michaloliakos, the neo-Nazi party’s leader, calling his treatment “especially privileged.” Michaloliakos, convicted of leading a criminal organization, was freed by a Lamia judicial council on health grounds and placed under house arrest.

4. New highway code brings heavier fines, longer suspensions for repeat offenders

   Greece’s new Highway Code tοοk effect Saturday, introducing stricter penalties and cumulative punishment for repeat traffic violations. 

5. Turkish basketball federation removes provocative social media post

   The Turkish basketball federation removed a provocative social media post on Saturday after the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) protested.

6. After Kirk killing, Americans agree on one thing: Something is seriously wrong

   After Charlie Kirk, the right-wing activist, was fatally shot Wednesday, two thoughts occurred to Edward Padron, a 67-year-old locksmith in Brownsville, Texas. One was immediate. One was slower to rise.

7. We urgently need hydro-diplomacy

   The news comes from Africa but it also concerns us here in Greece. Ethiopia, a country that has repeatedly been hit by drought and where people are dying by the thousands from thirst and hunger, has completed the construction of the largest hydroelectric dam on the continent.

8. Aktor maintains financial targets after dropping €580M Prodea deal

   The objectives of the Aktor group management remain unchanged in terms of financial performance for both this year and the long term, based on last October’s business plan, despite the decision to cancel the acquisition of the portfolio of 39 properties owned by Prodea Investments, worth 580 million euros. 

9. Key Athens water reservoir hits lowest level since 2014

   The Mornos reservoir, a key water source for Athens, has shrunk to its smallest September size since 2014, the National Observatory of Athens said Friday.

10. Ntrismpioti withdraws from 35km race walk at World Championships

    Greece’s Antigoni Ntrismpioti competes in the women’s 35km race walk at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, on Saturday.