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Metlen deal with Iveco on Defense Ministry program
Athens-listed group Metlen announced on Monday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), establishing an exclusive partnership for their joint participation in a Greek state procurement program for military vehicles for the army, navy, and air force.
Sammy Baloji | Athens | April 3 – November 2
The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens (Kallirois & Frantzis) presents “Echoes of History, Shadows of Progress,” the first solo exhibition in Greece by internationally acclaimed visual artist Sammy Baloji.
Useless grandstanding
With his knowledge of the ancient Greeks, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis silenced all those Western-minded government liberals and others.
Trial of Konstantinos Plevris for Nazi salute postponed
The trial of Konstantinos Plevris, the lawyer who represented former MEP Yiannis Lagos of the now-disbanded Golden Dawn party, for making a Nazi salute in court has been postponed until September 24.
The urgent need for justice and inclusivity in Syria
With Syria standing at a pivotal moment, Nadine Maenza joins Thanos Davelis to highlight how lasting peace and stability can only be achieved through genuine inclusion and equal citizenship for all Syrians.
Pierrakakis says gov’t will exhaust all options for pay raises for uniformed personnel
Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has said that the government will “exhaust all options” for salary increases for police, firefighters, and coast guard personnel.
Keeping Chevron on board
Greece’s long-standing effort to identify and exploit its potential hydrocarbon deposits has never been at a more favorable juncture.
‘The F-35s will not go to Turkey,’ says US Rep Gregory Meeks
US Representative Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has said that the committee would oppose any potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
Exploring Greek music in America
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) will host a seminar titled “Greek Music in America” on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. (Melbourne time).
Middle school student charged with sharing explicit photos of classmate
A middle school student in Thessaloniki in northern Greece has been charged with allegedly sending explicit photos of a classmate to friends via an online application, according to the police.
Thousands celebrate Greek Independence Day Parade on NYC’s Fifth Avenue
Despite cloudy skies and chilly temperatures, thousands of Greek-Americans and supporters gathered on New York City’s iconic Fifth Avenue on Sunday to celebrate the Greek Independence Day Parade.
Jean Toussaint Quartet | Athens | April 4-7
The quartet of renowned American jazz saxophonist Jean Toussaint will perform four nights at Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) from April 4 to 7
European Women’s Chess tournament begins Monday in Rhodes
The 25th European Women’s Chess Championship kicks off Monday at the Rodos Palace Conference Hotel, bringing nearly 140 players from 34 European federations to the southeastern island of Rhodes.
66-year-old motorcyclist killed in traffic accident in east Attica
A 66-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in a traffic accident on Sunday night in Paiania, east Attica.
Erdogan condemns Israel in Eid al-Fitr speech, calls for global action on Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the destruction of Israel during Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of Ramadan, reportedly declaring, “May Allah damn Zionist Israel.”
Great Sea Interconnector moves ahead
Greece is preparing to restart undersea cable surveys for the Great Sea Interconnector, an ambitious electricity link that aspires to connect Greece, Cyprus and Israel.
Spring showers on the way
Unsettled weather is expected across Greece at the start of the week, with rain and thunderstorms affecting much of the country through Wednesday.
Denmark’s Sanders eyes listing on ATHEX
Danish company Sanders Group, which operates in the short-term accommodation sector in many European markets, has announced its intention to list its shares on the Athens Stock Exchange.
New T-bill auction planned on Wednesday
The Public Debt Management Agency announced that it will auction 13-week treasury bills in book entry form, to the amount of 500 million euros.
Mitsotakis, Netanyahu meet
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu n Jerusalem Sunday