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Dimand kills two birds with one stone
Athens-listed Dimand Real Estate has concluded the acquisition of two REDS plots under development in Kantza, eastern Attica and in Iraklio, Crete, with considerable commercial prospects in the retail and hospitality sectors.
Google powering AI push in public sector
The Interior Ministry and Google are launching a new seminar series aimed at acquainting public administration employees with the capabilities and challenges of AI.
Greece does not want a trade war with the US, says finance minister
Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said Greece does not want a trade war with the United States, at the start of the informal ECOFIN meeting in Warsaw on Saturday.
Coast Guard says migrant smugglers fired at patrolling vessel in Lesvos, no injuries
Suspected smugglers disembarking migrants from a Turkish fishing boat on the south coast of Lesvos, in the eastern Aegean, fired towards an approaching Coast Guard vessel, Greek authorities said on Saturday.
Navy cadets disciplined
A Greek naval inquiry has concluded following offensive chants against Turkey during the March 25 military parade by cadets of the Navy’s Non-Commissioned Officers School (SMYN).
Bill for ailing railway company OSE coming on April 28
A Transport Ministry bill aiming to overhaul Greece’s rail system is expected to be debated in a ministerial council on April 28 before advancing to Parliament, Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said at the 10th Delphi Economic Forum.
Gay marriage, adoption face legal crosswinds
Greece’s top administrative court has begun reviewing the constitutionality of a law allowing same-sex marriage and adoption, following a challenge by three associations, including a pro-life group.
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle docks in Faliro Bay
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, has docked in Athens’ southern Faliro Bay, after participating in joint training with the Greek Navy and Air Force in the Aegean.
Martin Wolf: The 2008 crisis has led to phenomena like Donald Trump
The democratic experiment in the US risks coming off its rails, with the presidency descending into a quasi-dictatorial power, warned the FT Chief Economics Commentator.
Turkish boat fires at Greek Coast Guard vessel off Lesvos
A Turkish boat opened fire against Greek Coast Guard crew members during an attempted inspection within Greek territorial waters off the coast of Lesvos, in the eastern Aegean, early Saturday morning, local website Sto Nisi reported.
Prosecutor orders psychiatric evaluation for suspect in Aigio’s double murder
A 23-year-old man arrested on Friday for allegedly carrying out a double murder in Aigio, northern Peloponnese, was charged with intentional homicide, causing dangerous bodily harm and illegal use of a weapon.
Video records sound of explosion outside railway company
A security footage from a camera about a block away from the site of a Friday night explosion outside the offices of Hellenic Train, the country’s main railway company in central Athens, has recorded the sound of the blast.
Fencing’s global authority suspends Greek referee
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has issued sanctions following a contentious refereeing decision during the 2025 Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships.
AI recruited to improve public services
The government is assembling a small, elite team of artificial intelligence experts to develop applications aimed at improving state services and citizen interaction, part of a broader strategy to integrate cutting-edge technology into the public sector.
Analysis model for train blast questioned
The Belgian University of Ghent has raised serious concerns about the reliability of a method used to determine the type and amount of fuel involved in the fiery explosion following the deadly Tempe train crash in February 2023.
Fund invests in Megas Yeeros
The food sector is the first investment of EOS Hellenic Renaissance Fund II (EHRF II).
Anti-terrorism police investigate blast outside Hellenic Train offices
Anti-terrorism police are investigating Friday night’s explosion outside the offices of Hellenic Train, the country’s main railway company, off Syngrou Avenue in central Athens.
From monastery on Amorgos cliffside, prayer lift up wonders of the night sky
For more than a millennium, Orthodox Christian monks have woken up in the predawn darkness to start their day with prayer at the Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery, built high into a cliffside on the island of Amorgos.
EU irked by Turkish warnings against Greece-Cyprus-Israel electricity cable link, Cyprus says
The European Union is “strongly displeased” with Turkish government warnings that it would obstruct the laying of an electricity cable linking the power grids of Greece and Cyprus, the Cypriot president said Friday.
Iniochos 25: A theater of strength unfolds
Α striking formation of multi-type fighter jets soared over Santorini, marking the close of the multinational air exercise Iniochos 2025, hailed by officials as the most successful to date.