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Greece's ambitious 'smart city' by the sea takes shape
Greece's ambitious 'smart city' by the sea takes shape
Economy
by  AFP

High above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes for building the 50-floor luxury tower centrepiece of Greece's future "smart city" look out over the Saronic Gulf. - A 'smart city' - The former terminal, a listed building since the airport relocated in 2001, is to be converted into an exhibition hall.

Corruption overshadows Ukraine's multi-billion reconstruction progam
Corruption overshadows Ukraine's multi-billion reconstruction progam
Economy
by  AFP

When Bart Gruyaert agreed to help rebuild destroyed apartment blocks outside Kyiv, he hoped to be one cog in Ukraine's vast reconstruction programme, repairing just some of the damage wrought by Russia's invasion. For some officials, Russia's invasion has provided new opportunities for personal enrichment.