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Mitsotakis and opposition parties clash over Triantopoulos’ waiver of parliamentary immunity

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 02:02
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and opposition parties have clashed over former minister Christos Triantopoulos’ decision to waive his parliamentary immunity and request that a parliamentary committee refer him directly for trial regarding his alleged role in the mishandling of the Tempe railway disaster site.

Gerapetritis says the only solution to the Cyprus issue is the island’s reunification

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 01:27
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis stated that “the only solution is the reunification of the island” while speaking to journalists after the meeting on the Cyprus issue held in Geneva on Tuesday.

Crucial time for hydrocarbons

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 01:06
The national hydrocarbon program is at a critical point, with all possibilities open, at a time when the global oil industry appears ready to allocate huge funds to the research and exploitation of new deposits.

Proceedings initiated against mayor who addressed ex-royal family member as ‘prince’

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 00:47
The Decentralized Administration of the Peloponnese, which supervises regional and municipal governance in the region, has initiated procedures to investigate an incident where a local mayor publicly addressed a son of Greece’s last king as “prince.”

Tommy Tiernan | Athens | April 10

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 00:17
Renowned comedian Tommy Tiernan presents his new show, “Tommedian,” at Universe (87 Kifisou) on April 10.

Greek and Israeli ministers discuss energy cooperation in Athens

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 00:13
Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou and the deputy minister responsible for energy affairs, Nikos Tsafos, have met in Athens with Israel’s regional cooperation minister, David Amsalem, who was accompanied by representatives from leading Israeli energy and infrastructure companies.

Raising the level of salaries

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 00:09
The government is planning a new index-linked set of tax brackets offering relief for middle-income earners, a reduction in the use of asset-based determination of real incomes (“tekmiria”), and interventions in the solidarity contribution for pensioners from January 2026.

Turkish Cypriot leader says Geneva talks on the island were positive

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 23:29
The leader of the Turkish Cypriots said on Tuesday that talks in Geneva on Cyprus were positive, and that he hopes to open a new page on a sustainable future for the island.

Guterres announces new round of Cyprus talks in July

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 22:49
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced that a new round of talks on the Cyprus issue will be held at the end of July, following the conclusion of Tuesday’s five-party meeting in Geneva.

Triantopoulos waives parliamentary immunity in Tempe allegations

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 22:39
Just hours after a parliamentary preliminary investigation committee commenced its work on examining possible criminal offenses by him at the site of the Tempe train disaster, former deputy minister for climate crisis and civil protection Christos Triantopoulos has announced that he is waiving his parliamentary immunity.

Mitsotakis and Starmer discuss Ukraine in telephone call

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 22:05
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has had a telephone conversation with his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, to discuss the latest developments concerning Ukraine.

North Macedonia’s FM visits fire victims undergoing treatment in Thessaloniki

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 21:53
North Macedonia’s foreign minister, Timco Mucunski, has travelled to Thessaloniki to visit the victims of the deadly fire in Kocani who are currently receiving treatment there.

UN chief hosts informal talks aimed to help revive stalled talks over Cyprus’ future

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 21:25
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has hosted informal talks in Geneva between leaders of the two Cypriot communities, hoping to breathe new life into the Cyprus peace process that has been on hiatus for nearly eight years.

Barcelona police arrest suspect in 2024 Athens stabbing

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 20:49
Police in Barcelona have arrested a 23-year-old man who is alleged to have killed another man in a brawl outside a nightclub in the Athens district of Maroussi in April last year.

Andros: Greece’s top hiking island for 2025

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 20:48
Andros, named Greece’s top hiking island for 2025 by Conde Nast Traveler, boasts diverse landscapes, scenic trails, cultural charm and stunning beaches.

North Macedonia appeals for calm as nightclub fire deaths trigger protests

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 20:25
Authorities in North Macedonia are appealing for calm as student groups called for fresh protests on Tuesday following the horrific nightclub fire that killed 59 people and injured more than 150 over the weekend.

Student found hanged at Athens University campus

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 19:52
Police are investigating the death of a student at the Athens University campus in the suburb of Zografou after his body was found hanging from a tree on Tuesday morning.

Greece ready to receive Scotland for the Nations League playoffs

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 19:31
Greek soccer is hoping that the men’s national team will continue the effort that began last September with its managerial change.

Moody’s upgrade opens Greek securities to Asian markets

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 19:11
Last Friday’s upgrade by Moody’s opened up Greek securities to the markets of the Persian Gulf and further East, and to further inflows of up to 8 billion euros for Greek bonds.

Strong wind forecasts keeping ferries tied up at port

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 18:58
Port authorities in Piraeus, Rafina and the islands of the Aegean are canceling dozens of ferry departures in response to forecasts for gale-force winds on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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