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Dendias presents 12-year defense procurement plan to parliamentary committee
The 12-year Long-Term Defense Armaments Program (MPAE) was presented to the special parliamentary committee on Thursday by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias.
Ferry cost hikes contained
Gov’t to subsidize reduction of port fees for coastal shipping passengers and vehicles.
EPPO summons 16 over €3 million compensation linked to railway contract 717
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has summoned sixteen individuals as suspects to testify regarding the payment of approximately €3 million in compensation to the company TOMI, a member of the consortium awarded the unfinished railway contract 717.
BoG slashes growth forecast
The impact of a trade war will be negative for all sides, damaging economic activity and growth, Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras warned in a speech at the bank’s general meeting of shareholders.
Papa Cristo’s, iconic Greek deli and restaurant in LA, to close after 75 years
Papa Cristo’s, a popular and historic Greek deli and casual restaurant that has served the Los Angeles community since 1948, will close its doors next month, a decision made as a result of rising costs, its owner said.
Nick Waterhouse | Athens | April 12
American jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Nick Waterhouse and his orchestra will take the stage at Gazarte (Voutadon 32) on April 12
What happens in Syria does not stay in Syria
Even as the whole world changes day by day, we need to keep an eye on places which might not seem to have direct ties with Greece but where developments will affect our country’s future, too.
Fallen light pole disrupts traffic in northern Athens
A roadside light pole collapsed in the northern Athens suburb of Ekali around midday Thursday, disrupting traffic in both directions and damaging a parked car.
Taxi driver arrested for drug trafficking
Police arrested a taxi driver on Wednesday afternoon, accusing him of being part of a drug trafficking ring.
‘No projects in East Mediterranean without Turkish consent’
No projects in the East Mediterranean can go ahead without Turkish consent, Turkish defense ministry officials have asserted in response to news that Greece and Cyprus, along with Israel, have resumed preparatory work on the Great Sea Interconnector, a project intended to link their respective electrical grids via undersea cable.
Apartment hunters at their wits’ end
It was the ideal apartment for them. Airy, with high ceilings, a marble floor in the living room and wooden floors in the two bedrooms, the 78-square meter residence in a well-maintained 1975 apartment building was located in Kallithea, in a quiet neighborhood two minutes from the train station.
Pyatt highlights opportunities for Greek-Turkish energy cooperation
Former US deputy secretary of energy and ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, discussed the prospects for Greek-Turkish energy cooperation at the 10th Delphi Economic Forum.
Turkey, Israel hold talks to avoid accidental conflict in Syria
Turkey and Israel have held “technical talks” aimed at preventing conflict between their troops in Syria, a Turkish official said Thursday.
The Storyville Ragtimers | Athens | April 11
Τhe Storyville Ragtimers are set to present their brand-new album, “High Society,” with a live performance at Gazarte (34 Voutadon) on April 11.
UAE renewable energy firm Masdar completes purchase of Greece’s Terna Energy
The United Arab Emirates’ renewable energy company Masdar said on Thursday it had fully acquired Greece’s Terna Energy, after buying a majority stake last year, a further step in its international expansion strategy.
‘Vaccination fatigue’ post-Covid raises alarm
Greek health officials are raising concerns over declining inoculation rates, citing “vaccination fatigue” from the Covid-19 pandemic.
How the East Med is transforming Middle East security
Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Gregg Roman, executive director of the Middle East Forum, join Thanos Davelis on the sidelines of the Delphi Economic Forum to look into the ways Eastern Mediterranean diplomacy – particularly the 3+1 between Greece, Cyprus, Israel and the US – is transforming the security landscape of the region.
EU puts tariff retaliation on hold for 90 days
The European Union’s executive commission said Thursday it will put its retaliation measures against new US tariffs on hold for 90 days to match President Donald Trump’s pause on his sweeping new tariffs.
March inflation slows to 2.4%, but household expenses soar
March inflation eased slightly to 2.4%, from 2.5% in February, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Athens University professor honored by Archaeological Institute of America
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) named Athens University Professor Dimitris Plantzos as the 2024-2025 speaker for the Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Lectureship.