Greek News in English
Ραντεβού | Appointment
Cyprus to court US investors
Cyprus is making a bold push to attract American investment, with President Nikos Christodoulides leading a high-profile delegation to the US.
Desperation grows in Gaza as UN shutters bakeries
Bilal Mohammad Ramadan AbuKresh has lost his home, his job, his wife and seven other relatives during the war in the Gaza Strip.
Greece auctions €600 million in 13-week treasury bills
Greece on Wednesday successfully auctioned a 13-week treasury bills issue at a lower cost.
Producers, not importers
The involvement of domestic production in defense procurements must be a staple condition in every agreement Greece signs for its national security.
OFI earns ticket to Greek Cup final, to face Olympiakos
Olympiakos and OFI will contest next month's Greek Cup final, after overcoming AEK and Asteras Tripolis respectively.
All shops must get IRIS-ready
All shops and businesses will have to accept payments through the IRIS system as of November 1, 2025.
ATHEX: Banks spur local stock rebound
The Greek bourse shook off the morning concerns regarding Donald Trump’s tariffs on Wednesday.
Police union concerned over detachments’ cost
Police unions have raised concerns over costly detachments that burden the Ministry of Citizen Protection’s budget by millions of euros.
ADAF | Athens | April 3-7
The Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF) 2025 returns to Technopolis (100 Pireos) with “Simulacra,” a bold exploration of reality versus illusion through AI, deepfakes and the metaverse.
Outsourcing collection of overdue contributions
Labor Ministry to allow private entities to share burden of collecting social security debts.
Another poll puts Konstantopoulou’s party in second place
An opinion poll has once again placed Zoe Konstantopoulou’s anti-establishment Course of Freedom party in second place in terms of voting intention.
Greece eyes Israeli-made air defense system
Greece is actively exploring the acquisition of Israel’s BARAK air defense system to replace its aging Soviet-origin S-300s, potentially making it a key component of the country’s new multilayered air defense architecture, known as the “Achilles Shield,” sources told Kathimerini.
‘Bugonia’ directors remain optimistic about filming on Acropolis
The producers of Yorgos Lanthimos’ film “Bugonia” have said they “remain optimistic” that their application to film at the Acropolis will have a “positive outcome,” a day after the body responsible for overseeing the site rejected their request.
What’s the point of public relations?
I fail to see why Greece needs a public relations firm in the US. Instead, it could simply let Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan do the work – launching weekly verbal attacks on Israel, meeting with senior Hamas officials, and posing for photos with them.
Positively Different Short Film Festival | Athens | April 3-6
The Astor Cinema (26 Stadiou), one of Athens’ most historic venues, hosts the 6th Positively Different Short Film Festival.
Council of State to rule on legality of Airbnb rentals in Plaka
The Council of State, Greece’s highest administrative court, has been called upon to rule on the legality of short-term rentals in Plaka, the historic Athens neighborhood located beneath the Acropolis.
Thessaloniki hospital doctor arrested for demanding bribes
A doctor based at a public hospital in Thessaloniki has appeared before a prosecutor on charges demanding a bribe from a patient.
Volos man jailed for sexually harassing underage volleyball players
A court in Volos has sentenced a 60-year-old man to eight months’ imprisonment for sexually harassing two female volleyball players, aged 16 and 17.
Miyazaki Tribute | Athens | April 3-5
While the AI craze with Studio Ghibli content is sweeping social media, Cinobo Patission (79 28is Oktovriou) is offering a chance to experience three of Hayao Miyazaki’s most iconic films on the big screen.