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Four charged with Turkish national’s murder in Kypseli
Four Turkish nationals have been charged in connection with the murder of a 39-year-old Turkish national in Athens’ Kypseli district on November 5 last year, police said. All suspects have fled the country.
Turkey’s Milliyet accuses ex-Greek PM of anti-Turkish ‘lobbying’ in the US
Turkey’s Milliyet newspaper has accused Alexis Tsipras, Greece’s former leftist prime minister, of engaging in anti-Turkish lobbying efforts in the United States.
Student literary competition celebrates Greek traditions in Australia
The Hellenic Writers’ Association of Australia has announced its annual Student Literary Competition as part of the “Speak Greek in March” campaign, under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Melbourne, The Greek Herald reports. The 2025 competition, titled “From Greece to the World”, invites students across Australia to explore and reflect on the theme of “Greek institutions, customs, and traditions in the Antipodes.”
Realpolitik trumps principles for EU on Turkey
The European Union is numb to the moves of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is taking advantage of a highly favorable international environment. US President Donald Trump is practically encouraging him.
Discussion on US political developments since Trump’s election
The ELIAMEP think tank is organizing on Monday a discussion on US political developments since the inauguration of President Donald Trump and implications for transatlantic relations.
ACG institute’s report on Greek economy
The Institute for Hellenic Growth and Prosperity, a part of the “ACG 150” initiative celebrating the American College of Greece’s 150-year anniversary in 2025, announces the publication of a new extensive report on the Greek economy.
Trump’s baseline tariff plays to Turkey’s advantage, vice president says
The relatively low 10% baseline tariff that the United States has applied to Turkey could favour Turkish exporters, Turkey’s vice president told broadcaster CNN Turk on Saturday.
Ancient site, modern prices
A week into Greece’s new pricing policy, Acropolis tickets have risen from €20 to €30, with a simple handwritten sign informing visitors.
Fidan: Trump likely to find ‘solution’ to sanctions on Turkey
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said he is hopeful that Trump will find a solution to end years-long US sanctions on Turkey’s defense industry.
Christodoulides and Hajioannou ring NYSE Closing Bell
New York Stock Exchange flew the Cypriot flag together with the US and Safe Bulkers flags on Wall Street.
Greece pushes on with cable plan
Greece is preparing to resume surveys for its undersea electricity interconnection with Cyprus, the Great Sea Interconnector, in waters east of Kasos and Karpathos.
Fatal road crash in Halkidiki leaves one dead, police officer injured
A 33-year-old man was killed and a police officer injured early Saturday after being struck by a truck in the northern region of Halkidiki.
Top court reverses gay blood donation reform
Greece’s top administrative court has overturned a 2022 Health Ministry decision that lifted a long-standing blood donation ban on gay men, effectively reinstating the exclusion until further scientific evaluation is provided.
Group of 58 migrants found on Cretan beach
Α group of 58 migrants arrived at dawn at a beach in southern Crete.
Museums in dialogue
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias on Friday attended a signing ceremony between the Athens War Museum and London’s Imperial War Museum, sealing a cooperation agreement to modernize historical exhibits and boost cultural exchange.
Rocks, humor, tech: Making geology relatable to all
The National Geological Museum in Greece is seeking to challenge the long-standing stereotype that rocks and minerals fail to captivate the general public’s interest.
Caught in net of regulations, fishermen take to the harbors
Greece’s fishermen have taken to the harbors, protesting a new ministerial decree requiring stricter measures on fish counts and the use of certified scales.
MyAADEapp available for businesses and legal entities
The myAADEapp, the official digital application of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) for mobile devices, is now available for businesses and legal entities.
Out-of-court debt settlements expanded 35.7% in March
Successful debt settlements through the out-of-court mechanism increased by 35.7% in March 2025 compared to March 2024.
Shipping’s transition requires upskilling of seafarers
The decarbonization of shipping not only requires the adjustment of vessels and daily procedures, but also the training of crews to that effect, according to Dimitris Fafalios.