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Still reeling from 2015
The coming Saturday marks 10 years since leftist SYRIZA’s rise to power and its decision to join forces with the nationalist right-wing Independent Greeks (ANEL) in a coalition government.
Athens responds to ‘provocative’ comment by North Macedonia PM
Athens on Thursday issued an official response to recent statements by the prime minister of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, who indicated that Skopje does not consider the name dispute with Greece as resolved.
Muhabbet | Athens | January 27 – May 23
The American College of Greece is hosting “Muhabbet: East Mediterranean Conversations,” a series of discussions running from January 27 to May 23, focused on the shared Ottoman past of the Eastern Mediterranean.
PASOK to pursue an independent path to power, says Androulakis
PASOK President Nikos Androulakis said that his party will pursue an autonomous course with the goal of becoming the leading political force in the country, during an interview on Action24 TV on Wednesday.
Paris gala showcases enduring influence of Greek heritage through historic costumes
The Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy in France is set to host a philanthropic gala spotlighting Greek heritage through a unique fusion of historical and modern fashion.
Ionian, Aegean marine parks plan pushed to mid-2025
The establishment of two national marine parks in the Ionian and Aegean seas has been pushed back to mid-2025, according to Greece’s Environment Ministry.
Cocaine seized from ship linked to Piraeus
Greek authorities have intensified investigations following the seizure of 4.5 tons of cocaine on a ship, the Blume, managed by a Greek company, off the Canary Islands.
Chevron survey gets the green light
The Environment and Energy Ministry has approved a proposal by Chevron and Helleniq Energy to search for hydrocarbons in the sea zones within the concession areas Block A2 and South of Peloponnese.
Ministry announces Messinia archaeological site upgrade
The Culture Ministry has announced a €500,000 project to restore and enhance the Peristeria Archaeological Site in Messinia, southern Greece.
Israeli trade delegation visits Athens to strengthen economic ties
A high-level trade delegation from Israel paid a visit to Athens on Tuesday to explore further Greek-Israeli cooperation in trade and investments, and mutually beneficial consortia in technology, industry, energy, exports, pharmaceuticals, health services and agriculture.
Greece raises €600 million in T-bill auction as yield falls to 2.45%
The Public Debt Management Agency announced that during the auction of 500 million euros of 26-week treasury bills conducted on Wednesday.
National debt posted notable decrease in Q3
Greek debt fell by 10 percentage points in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, marking the largest contraction in the European Union.
Latchi port expansion to benefit Poli Chrysochous
The long-anticipated expansion of Latchi port in Cyprus, which is managed by the Cyprus Ports Authority, is once again gaining momentum.
Crete-Attica electrical interconnection passes final test
Ariadne Interconnection, a subsidiary of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE), has successfully completed the site acceptance test (SAT) for the cable system of the Crete-Attica electrical interconnection at the Koumoundouros Converter Station (Aspropyrgos).
Metlen and HSGME team up on raw materials
Metlen announced on Wednesday it has started a strategic partnership with the Hellenic Survey of Geology & Mineral Exploration (HSGME) to enhance the supply security of the historic Aluminium of Greece plant and ensure the sustainable development of investments in the aluminium and alumina sectors.
Breaking the chain
What happened on Tuesday at the EOPYY pharmacy on Alexandras Avenue – which provides high-cost medications, including those for cancer patients, and failed to open due to staff absences – is not an exception.
Special ‘godparents’ for new navy boats
One of the two elementary school-aged children growing up on Pserimos, Panormitis Sakellaris, 5, baptizes the Mandouvalos at the Salamis Shipyards on Monday.
ATHEX: Streak ends for bourse as banks fall
The benchmark of the Greek stock market came off its highest point in 13.5 years to return to Monday’s closing level,
November a record-breaking month for Greek tourism
Last November marked a record-breaking month for Greek tourism, with average spending up by 20.9%, total spending up by 44.7%, and arrivals increasing by 23.6% compared to the same month in the previous year.