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Collateral threat from US tariffs
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has launched a public consultation.
New deal for contractors and families
The government is overhauling the institutional framework of the “social consideration” program, with the aim of attracting contracting companies that will undertake the construction of social housing on public property.
The torch that lights a thousand dreams
Against the neoclassical backdrop of the Zappeion, a ceremony of quiet grandeur unfolded in the heart of Athens on Tuesday.
Thessaloniki Metro faces disruptions as technical failures persist
Technical issues have disrupted services on the Thessaloniki Metro on Wednesday.
Tsipras defends Tempe anniversary protests, accuses gov’t of suppressing dissent
Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras has defended the mass protests planned for Friday on the second anniversary of the Tempe railway disaster, while criticizing the conservative government for allegedly trying to frame the demonstrations as a politically driven effort to destabilize Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ administration.
Greek community leader in Berlin voices concern over AfD’s rise in Germany
The president of the Greek community in Berlin, Panagiotis Matlis, has voiced his concern over the rise of the far right in Germany following the recent national election.
Greek far right drinking from the Trump trough
Trumpism is trying to activate an international network of like-minded people. What is the agenda that unites the satellite parties? And how is its introduction being attempted in Greece?
Explosion at apartment building entrance in Varkiza; no injuries reported
An explosion occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at the entrance of an apartment building in the southern Athens suburb of Varkiza. No injuries were reported, but the blast caused minor structural damage.
Greek destination is increasingly popular in Australia, US
The US and Australia are the two distant countries where Greece ranks relatively high in the preferences of potential travelers.
Mitsotakis: Justice, not political games
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to address the cabinet on Wednesday, acknowledging public demands for truth and justice over the deadly train crash in Tempe in central Greece on February 28, while condemning opposition efforts to politicize the tragedy.
Central bank sees growth at 2.5%
The Bank of Greece on Monday predicted a sharp decline in inflation in the country over the next two years.
Social investment plan by Hellas Gold
Hellas Gold, the Greek subsidiary of Canada’s Eldorado Gold, on Tuesday made public an account of its social responsibility investment program last year, saying it included 130 projects and actions of a social nature with a total value of 2.47 million euros.
Greece and Cyprus discuss tourism cooperation
Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with Cyprus’ Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis on Monday to discuss the strengthening and coordination of bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Greece and Cyprus in the tourism sector.
Cypriot business sets its sights on the US
For the} first time, a Cypriot business delegation will participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit.
How a demographic ‘doom loop’ helped Germany’s far right
The Alternative for Germany party came in second in federal elections on Sunday, doubling its vote share from four years ago, in the strongest showing for a German far-right party since World War II.
European prices boost demand for Greek holiday homes
The Greek holiday home market is set to benefit from the downward trend in interest rates in the eurozone.
Cyprus Airways reschedules Friday flights to Athens
Cyprus Airways has announced it is modifying its flights scheduled for Friday, February 28, between Larnaca and Athens.
The 1st Amendment and the new sheriff in town
If the international scene were the stage of a Greek tragedy, the plot would have already reached the point where the chorus made its poignant entrance.
ATHEX: Bourse index loses grip of 1,600 points
The benchmark of the Athens stock market dropped below the psychologically barrier of 1,600 points on Tuesday,.