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Time is up for Europe
Some think that Europe still has time to consider its alternatives, to consult to find its autonomy. But everything is pointing to the reality that time is up.
Bill for media transparency
A new bill aimed at enhancing transparency and publicity in print and electronic media was presented on Wednesday to the cabinet by deputy minister and government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis.
Tempe rail crash: Fear, anger haunt survivors
On Sunday, January 26, Kostas Topouzidis joined a march for the first time to honor the victims of the deadly train crash in Tempe. For two years, he had avoided most events and refrained from reading related news to shield himself from resurfacing painful memories.
A eulogy for my hometown newspaper, The Washington Post
The Washington Post, founded in 1877, is not shutting its doors. Not yet. But to many of us, its change of direction is a form of demise.
US tariffs on EU would indirectly impact Greece, report notes
The Greek economy is expected to be impacted mainly indirectly if the US imposes tariffs on the EU following the election of President Donald Trump, Alpha Bank noted in its weekly economic bulletin.
Switzerland fines Morgan Stanley $1 million over 2010 money laundering case
The Swiss attorney general’s office said on Thursday it had imposed a $1 million fine on Morgan Stanley’s Swiss operations for failing to do enough to prevent one of its client advisors committing qualified money laundering in 2010.
Investigation authority president denies cover-up claims in Tempe train crash probe
Christos Papadimitriou, president of the Greek Air and Rail Safety Investigation Authority (EODASAAM), rejected allegations of a deliberate cover-up following the deadly February 2023 train crash in Tempe.
Police arrest member of drug trafficking ring in Athens
A 22-year-old man has been arrested as part of a drug trafficking ring suspected of operating in Athens.
Imprisoned Kurdish leader urges PKK to disarm to make peace with Turkey
Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan called on his militant group Thursday to lay down its arms and dissolve as part of a new bid to end a four-decade long conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.
Four Gavdos migrant boat incidents recorded Thursday
The Hellenic Coast Guard recorded four incidents involving migrant boats either reaching or approaching Gavdos, Greece’s southernmost island, on Thursday.
Starting a war is easy; ending it is not
Looking at developments surrounding Ukraine today, I am reminded of the Gospel of Matthew’s description of what the soldiers did after Christ’s crucifixion: They divided his garments among them by casting lots.
Court nears decision in case of Blue Horizon ferry passenger drowning
Court proceedings over the death of 36-year-old Antonis Karyotis, who drowned after being pushed off the Blue Horizon ferry in September 2023, concluded Thursday after 17 sessions. A verdict is expected later in the day.
ATHEX: Stock losses contained by the close
The benchmark ended the day with a negligible decline and with the banks index finishing with small gains.
Majority of office spaces in need of upgrades
Modern office buildings are a minority in Attica, as most assets run the risk of obsolescence in the coming years.
Three traditional “kafeneia” you should visit in Pilio
Whether you’re in northern, central or southern Pilio, you’re never far from a traditional kafeneio for coffee, meze and great conversations.
Realty register to cut red tape
New online tool will impose a single square meterage for each property and facilitate sales.
SYRIZA joining main opposition PASOK in censure motion over Tempe
Sokratis Famellos, leader of the left-wing SYRIZA party, until recently the main opposition party, has stated that Thursday’s release of an official report into the 2023 Tempe rail disaster, pointing to a series of systemic failures and oversights, validates his party’s call for a joint motion of no confidence.
Transport Ministry responds to Tempe report
The Infrastructure and Transport Ministry issued a statement following the release of an independent report on the February 2023 Tempe train crash, which killed 57 people.
MIT Technology Review’s Flagship Conference Returns to Athens on March 5-6
EmTech Europe, the highly anticipated flagship conference of MIT Technology Review, in collaboration with Kathimerini, is set to return to Athens, promising a transformative exploration of the latest advancements in emerging technologies.
UAE’s TAQA could invest in electricity project, Cyprus energy minister says
Cyprus Energy Minister, George Papanastasiou, said on Thursday that Abu Dhabi’s energy and water company TAQA is interested in investing in the delivery of an international electricity connection project.