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Chris Avramidis wrote that 1,500 artisanal bakeries closed within three years, of which 1,200 for economic reasons. He cited the president of the Professional Chamber, who, according to him, stated that more bakeries had closed than during the Occupation. He added that professionals claimed their energy costs had increased by 40%. Avramidis noted that the four largest energy groups had shown operational profitability exceeding 1 billion euros in terms of EBITDA in 2025 from energy production, trading, and supply activities. He mentioned that he asked the government if it planned to intervene in the market and the profits of the groups to reduce costs for small businesses. According to Avramidis, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis referred to the greatest energy crisis in history, previous state interventions, and the taxation of windfall profits, while stating that retail electricity prices in Greece were lower than the European average. Avramidis stated that he raised the question of how the closure of small businesses coexisted with the high profitability of energy groups, asking for a specific new measure for bakeries. In his account, Marinakis responded again referencing already implemented measures, fixed household tariffs, and comparatively low electricity prices in Greece, without announcing new support for bakeries. Avramidis argued that the government response did not address the issue of small businesses and that the energy crisis had different consequences for small professionals and large groups. He said that for the former it could mean closure, while for the latter it coexisted with profits of hundreds of millions of euros. #ενεργειακήκρίση #οικονομία #φούρνοι (translated)

U.S. Senator Rick Scott warned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan about the ongoing military occupation of Cyprus, urging Ankara to respect other sovereign countries and reiterated U.S. support for the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus. #Κυπριακό #Τουρκία #ΕξωτερικέςΣχέσεις (translated)

Zastro described Panathinaikos' victory by 2-1 as a "great missed opportunity," as he wrote that the team could have scored more and kept a clean sheet. He noted that the "greens" took the lead in the tenth minute, created many chances, and had overwhelming possession, but failed to capitalize on their potential. Zastro pointed out that the goal difference was significant in the tournament to avoid the intermediate round and to enhance the chances of advancing to the quarter-finals. He estimated that the +1 margin was small and added that the 25,000 fans who went to the stadium on a weekday expected a better performance. He urged coach Nistrup to make more substitutions and widen the rotation, while stating that the team needed to be more effective and focused. As examples of the mentality he deemed necessary, he mentioned Antino, Kanguwa, and the two center-backs. He added that the match against Asteras would be tougher and that Nistrup would need to cover for the suspended Kamara. #paofc #Παναθηναϊκός #ποδόσφαιρο (translated)

AKEL expresses its strong opposition to the creation of a parliamentary group by DISY, DIKO, and ELAM in collaboration with the Israel Allies Foundation, describing the move as "provocative" and calling into question Cyprus's foreign policy on issues of occupation and violations of international law. #Κύπρος #ΑΚΕΛ #Ισραήλ (translated)

Only pride and warm congratulations to the participants in this impressive exercise IRIS 2026. As long as there is occupation and as long as there is political and geopolitical fluidity in our wider region, we must train, improve, and strengthen our deterrent power to effectively protect our territorial integrity and our sovereignty, but first and above all, to ensure the safety of the citizens of the Republic of Cyprus. The Minister of Defense, Vasilis Palmas, stated after the completion of the exercise that as long as occupation continues and political and geopolitical fluidity prevails in the wider region, Cyprus must train, improve, and strengthen its deterrent power, aimed at safeguarding its territorial integrity, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens. #Κύπρος #ΙΡΙΣ2026 #ΑμυντικήΔύναμη (translated)

Ari Chapessian participated in the YEP Summit 2026, where he emphasized the importance of respect for international law regarding the 52-year Turkish occupation in Cyprus, while also discussing local governance issues with young elected officials from other European Union countries. #Κυπριακό #YEPSummit2026 #ΤοπικήΑυτοδιοίκηση (translated)

Amalia claimed that the Bulgarian occupation in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace continued from September 9 to October 26, 1944, with the complicity of the EAM. She wrote that this period was omitted by leftist historiography and that, after the communist-controlled Patriotic Front took power in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian forces did not withdraw from the Greek areas that had been ceded by the Germans. According to her, the EAM followed a "brotherhood" line with the occupiers and had agreed to the annexation of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace to Bulgaria. She also claimed that Soviet officers and soldiers had arrived in Komotini, Xanthi, and Drama, saying they were waiting for units for operations in Thessaloniki. Amalia stated that George Papandreou informed Churchill, who requested from Moscow and Sofia the complete withdrawal of the Bulgarian troops; according to the post, they left on October 26. Amalia added that Bulgaria attempted in July 1946, at the Paris Peace Conference, to claim Western Thrace with the support of the USSR, but the British rejected the request. As sources, she cited works by V. Kontis and S. Sfetas, Andreas Papandreou, Vasileios Kontis, and Chris Woodhouse. #Βουλγαρία #Ιστορία #Κατοχή (translated)

The illegal Turkish military exercise "Mediterranean Storm 2026" began today in the occupied territories and will last until October 16, with the participation of land, naval, and air forces from Turkey and the occupying military forces. #Κυπριακό #ΤουρκικήΆσκηση #ΜεσογειακήΚαταιγίδα2026 (translated)

Nikos Boyiopoulos linked the anniversary of the liberation of Athens on October 12, 1944, with a conference and archaeological exhibition scheduled for October 15-17. He wrote that EAM, ELAS, and EPON liberated Athens from Nazi occupation at that time. Boyiopoulos argued that the titles and themes of the presentations downplayed the German occupation. He also criticized the event's poster, stating that it depicted a large Wehrmacht flag over the Acropolis, where, as he noted, Manolis Glezos and Lakis Santas had lowered the Nazi flag. He specifically referred to a presentation by a German historian, whose title linked the desire to be present when the flag was raised at the Acropolis with the horizons of imagination and the reality of the German occupation in Greece from 1941-1944/45. Boyiopoulos interpreted the title as an insinuation that aspects of the Nazi atrocities could be a product of imagination and connected his criticism to revisionist approaches regarding the 200 from Kaisariani. He characterized the event as a disgrace and emphasized that it was held under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Culture. As he mentioned, the conference was organized by the German Archaeological Institute of Athens (DAI), the Italian School of Archaeology, and the Institute of Historical Research/National Hellenic Research Foundation. #ΓερμανικήΚατοχή #Αθήνα #Ιστορία (translated)

The author of the post mentioned that Athens was liberated from Nazi occupation on October 12, 1944. He characterized the day as a symbol of dignity, resilience, and faith in freedom, while honoring those who fought and sacrificed, and referred to the cost of the occupation. He added that they held something alive together, without specifying what. https://t.co/OQls4n4l7l #Απελευθέρωση #Ελευθερία #Ιστορία #GR (translated)

The author wrote that on October 12, 1944, Athens was liberated, after 3.5 years of occupation, famine, sacrifices, and resistance of the people. He mentioned that the blue and white flag waved again at the Acropolis and characterized the liberation as one of the most significant moments in the struggle to shake off the occupation. https://t.co/gpMwKVnmxk #Αθήνα #Ιστορία #Απελευθέρωση #GR (translated)

Elia Kallonas described Panagiotis Retsos' performance as impressive, noting that he was first in Olympiakos in actions with the ball (77), clearances (8), interceptions (4), and recoveries. He called him a leader. https://t.co/NWy6T65624 #OLYPAO #Olympiacos #OlympiacosFC https://t.co/aBkVZOT8oi #Ολυμπιακός #Football #Σπορ (translated)

Charis Doukas stated that, 82 years after the Liberation of Athens, the ceremony honored those who fought against the Nazi occupation. He characterized it as an act of democratic vigilance and said that from the Acropolis, the message was sent that democracy needs citizens who defend it every day. He added that each generation has this responsibility towards those who fought, to future generations, and to democracy. #Απελευθέρωση #Δημοκρατία #Μνήμη (translated)

The Greek authorities arrested a 52-year-old gynecologist in the northern suburbs of Attica following a notification from the American organization NCMEC and Google regarding the possession and distribution of digital material of child pornography. #ΠοινικόΔίκαιο #ΠαιδικήΚακοποίηση #Cybersafety (translated)

Nikolas Moraitis wrote that he admired the simple and direct language of Dionysis Charitopoulos and characterized him as a great writer. He added that Greece owed him the restoration of historical truth, as, according to him, through his study and the book "Aris: the leader of the irregulars," he had refuted the propaganda of the right’s underground for the National Resistance. Quoting an excerpt from Charitopoulos's work, Moraitis mentioned that the author accused official Greece of having hidden or defamed the resistance movement for years and that former fighters of ELAS and their families faced social and state stigma. Charitopoulos, according to the excerpt, also described a multi-year effort to distort the facts and argued that EAM was the greatest epic of modern Greek history. The same text cited words from Panagiotis Kanellopoulos regarding the National Resistance. #ΔιονύσηςΧαριτόπουλος #ΕλληνικήΙστορία #Αντίσταση (translated)

Maria Kalantzi used derogatory terms for a man she presented as supportive of Hamas and asked how many times he had taken a public stance on occupied Cyprus, the Turkish invasion, and the ongoing occupation. She also asked how many times he had raised the Greek flag and defended national issues. The post was shared by Nikos Sotiriopoulos. https://t.co/nCTiw2MwDt #Κύπρος #Ελλάδα #ΕθνικάΖητήματα (translated)

At the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE in Andorra, Greek Cypriot MPs accused Turkey of occupying territory in Cyprus, with Turkish MP Ali Oztunç responding that the presence of the Turkish army aims to maintain peace, referring to "massacres" against Turkish Cypriots before 1974. #Κυπριακό #ΟΑΣΕ #Τουρκία (translated)