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More heavy rain expected in Crete, Dodecanese islands until Wednesday
Downpours, accompanied by strong winds and local hail, are expected at intervals until noon on Wednesday in areas of the Aegean, the Risk Assessment Committee said after a meeting on Tuesday to discuss to discuss the updated emergency report on severe weather issued by Greece’s Meteorological Service.
Ex-SYRIZA minister repeats call for probe into his role in delayed train contract
Former transport and infrastructure minister Christos Spirtzis, who served under SYRIZA from 2016 to 2019, submitted a new request to Parliament to investigate him over his alleged role in the deadly train crash in Tempe in 2023, which cost the lives of 57 people.
ODAP brings Greece’s cultural legacy to Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum
The enduring love affair between cruise passengers and Greece’s cultural, archaeological, and historical sites is set to grow even stronger.
Rebrain Greece is under way
The representatives of the 26 companies in Greece that participated in a Labor Ministry event held last Saturday in London as part of the Rebrain Greece action have returned with at least 300-310 CVs in their luggage.
Cherry blossoms in Pella attract Japanese diplomat
Greece is rapidly diversifying its themed tourism offerings, with the northern prefectural entity of Pella, in Central Macedonia, organizing events for the season of cherry tree blossoming.
Greece’s role in Europe’s race for critical minerals
Europe’s race to secure critical minerals and break its dependence on China has put the spotlight on Greece after the bloc announced a list of strategic projects that include a Greek aluminum plant that will soon extract gallium - a critical metal used in everything from advanced semiconductors to military radar systems.
Athens eyes Italian frigates
Greece is advancing negotiations to acquire two Italian FREMM frigates, the Virginio Fasan (F 591) and Carlo Bergamini (F 590), with a €580 million budget earmarked for the purchase.
Foreign universities seek entry into Greek market
The Education Ministry has received 10 applications from foreign universities to open branches in Greece, starting this October.
Parents shoulder growing costs of private tutoring
Greek parents spent nearly €614 million on private tutoring in 2023, reflecting a growing reliance on supplemental education, according to a study by the General Confederation of Greek Labor’s educational policy institute (KANEP/GSEE).
Major expansion of Athens airport inspired by architectural history
Athens International Airport is set to double its passenger capacity by 2032 through a major expansion and redesign inspired by the city’s layered architectural history.
Sani/Ikos agreement with Goldman Sachs
The Sani/Ikos group has signed an agreement to acquire three hotels in Halkidiki from Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Turkish push on F-35s, sanctions not taking off
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived at the US State Department with a long list of demands and high expectations.
Pay raise dispute rattles government
A push for salary increases for police and other security forces has sparked political turbulence, exposing divisions within the ruling New Democracy party.
Archaeologist George Korres, who dug in ancient Pylos, dies at 85
Prominent Greek archaeologist George S. Korres, known for his excavations in the area of Pylos in Messenia in southwestern Greece, died on Monday, aged 85.
Passengers evacuated after false fire alert on Olympic flight
An Olympic Air airplane taxiing on the tarmac of Mytilene’s airport had to be evacuated on Tuesday morning, after a fire indicator started flashing, owner Aegean Airways said in a statement.
Tracking the secret, and enigmatic, lives of sea turtles
In the vast Mediterranean, sea turtles like Harriet, Triton and Daphne swim across international waters, their movements tracked by cutting-edge satellite technology.
Spies wanted: EYP hiring hackers and field agents
The National Intelligence Service (EYP) is launching its first major hiring push in five years, aiming to recruit 310 new employees by 2025, including cybersecurity experts and field agents.
Speculation on Donald Trump Jr visit to Athens
Donald Trump Jr is likely to visit Athens this month, sources have told Kathimerini.
Marine Le Pen’s sentence and democracy
A French court’s depriving Marine Le Pen of the right to stand for election is a political earthquake, as her National Rally party has the most seats in the National Assembly and polls have her in the lead for the 2027 presidential election.
Troubles for small carriers
The turbulence in European skies, with ever-growing concentration and financial problems for some carriers, was unlikely to leave the domestic aviation sector unaffected.