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Fox pup’s life in danger after fall in Kypseli

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 15:56
The life of a young fox pup found severely injured in the Kypseli area of central Athens is in jeopardy after it reportedly fell from a rock on a hill aptly named “Alepotrypa” (Fox Hole). The pup is currently being treated by ANIMA, the Hellenic Wildlife Care Association.

Tsipras criticizes Turkey’s opposition to power cable and F-35 sale during US event

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 15:26
Alexis Tsipras, currently in the United States, has criticized Turkey’s opposition to a planned undersea power cable between Greece and Cyprus, while also expressing his opposition to the potential sale of US-made F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, the former left-wing prime minister said in a social media post.

Multiple challenges for cruise tourism

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 14:51
The cruise industry faces multiple challenges that could potentially slow its growth.

Difficult April looms for Athens

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 14:21
April remains a critical month for Greece as it navigates key developments in its relations with Turkey and broader geopolitical issues. 

18-tear-old struck by car in Argyroupoli, hospitalized in serious condition

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 14:12
An 18-year-old man was seriously injured late Thursday night after being struck by a passing car while attempting to cross the service road outside the Argyroupoli metro station in southern Athens. The vehicle was driven by a 19-year-old man.

Cyprus approves law enabling women to volunteer for military service

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 14:03
Cyprus’ parliament on Thursday approved legislation allowing women to volunteer for military service in a move officials said eliminates any gender bias over who can serve in the ethnically divided island’s National Guard.

Hooligans and Olympiakos chief in the dock

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 13:49
A total of 142 individuals will stand trial at the Three-Member Felony Court of Appeals for their involvement in a criminal organization linked to hooligan violence in the area of Renti in Athens which led to the murder in December 2023 of police officer Giorgos Lyggeridis, according to a judicial ruling released Thursday.

Turkey wants to negotiate to lift 10% additional US tariffs

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 13:29
Turkey wants to negotiate with the United States to lift the 10% additional tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said on Friday, adding these were the “best of the worst” given higher tariffs on many other countries.

Lanthimos’ ‘Bugonia’ abandons plans to film at the Acropolis

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 12:55
The production team behind maverick Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’ upcoming sci-fi comedy “Bugonia” has officially abandoned efforts to film at the Athens Acropolis or any nearby archaeological site.

Diaspora soccer sensation follows his heart

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 12:27
His great-grandfather pursued a better life in the mines of Belgium. His grandfather nurtured a dream of the Greek national team. This is the story of a family that emigrated but never truly left its homeland.

Antisemitism row erupts in Parliament

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 12:00
A heated exchange erupted on Thursday during a parliament plenary session between Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis and Zoe Konstantopoulou, president of Course for Freedom (Plevsi Eleftherias).

US tariffs worry Greece, too

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 11:57
Trade war will benefit nobody, says Mitsotakis, while Stournaras warns of indirect effects.

Scuffles during PM visit to power plant in north

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 11:36
Minor scuffles broke out outside the Amyntaio Power Plant in northern Greece on Thursday, just before Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived for a scheduled visit.

Disposable income boost ‘solution to housing problem’ 

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 10:10
The solution to the housing problem, Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos claimed on Thursday, will arise through a productive transformation of the economy in order to increase citizens’ disposable income. 

Cosco to proceed with necessary Piraeus port works immediately

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:11
A discussion on bilateral trade relations between Greece and China, as well as other issues concerning Cosco activities in the port of Piraeus, has been held between Chinese Ambassador Fang Qiu and the president of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Vassilis Korkidis.

Inflation at 1.6% in Cyprus

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 08:00
The Cypriot inflation index stood at 1.6% in March, according to data the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat).

The UK government wouldn’t ban phones in schools. These parents stepped up

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 06:42
The idea of getting her eldest child a smartphone had long felt inevitable, said Daisy Greenwell. But by early last year, when her daughter was 8 years old, it filled her with dread.

Supermarket prices rose 1.59% annually in March

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 05:27
There was a 1.59% increase in supermarket product prices in March 2025 compared to March 2024, according to a survey released by the Research Institute of Retail Consumer Goods (IELKA) on Thursday.

Cartoon (03/04/2025)

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 03:49

Most Greek enterprises sell foreign goods

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:56
Only 36% of Greek commercial enterprises sold goods of Greek origin in 2024, the lowest percentage recorded since 2016.

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