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Greek designer of Princess Diana’s “revenge dress” tells its story as the gown heads to auction

The black silk gown, which sold for $74,000 in 1997, is on show at Sotheby's London before touring Hong Kong and Geneva ahead of a December auction in New York estimated at up to $300,000

Financial Times: Greece is “wooing” hedge funds – the incentive and Chris Rokos’ tax residency move

Greece is ramping up efforts to lure hedge funds and private equity executives with a new 5% tax rate on bonuses and carried interest, its most high-profile win being billionaire manager Chris Rokos' move of tax residency from Britain to Greece

Chris Rokos, manager of $22 billion hedge fund, leaves London and chooses Greece for tax residency

According to Bloomberg, his decision is a major success for Athens but a significant blow to Britain, as the prominent fund manager was the country’s third-largest taxpayer

Months without rain: Images of London’s (unrecognisable) parks

Once-lush green spaces have taken on the characteristic yellowish colour of parched grass, as July was the driest month on record in the country

The Greek architect behind 36 Victorian properties in London’s Knightsbridge

His widow is selling them for £187 million following his “sudden death” – The portfolio belongs to the family of the little-known, despite the scale of his wealth, Dimitris Panagopoulos and includes 32 ultra-luxury apartments and four mews houses, generating approximately £6.13 million in annual rental income

Citizens take legal action over planned giant Chinese embassy in London amid fears of espionage and targeting of dissidents

China’s plans to build an embassy at Royal Mint Court, a two-century-old site near the Tower of London, were approved in January as part of efforts to improve relations between the two countries

End of an era: King Charles will not move into Buckingham Palace after £369m renovation

The King will continue to reside at Clarence House - The palace will serve only as a venue for official and ceremonial events, including state visits

Tax incentive for hedge funds from London, Asia and the Middle East – Goal: Turn Athens into an investment hub

Protective framework for investment funds, managers and executives relocating activities to Greece – 5% tax rate on carried interest and a block on double taxation

Legal victory for Greek debt in London: Greece vindicated in €62bn GDP warrants case and buyback upheld

The High Court of England confirmed the legality of the exercise of the buy-back right and price fixing in a landmark decision

Rebrain Greece in London: “Greece 2026 offers significant professional opportunities”, Kerameos says

The event brings together Greek professionals excelling abroad with 35 major business groups operating in Greece

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