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Louka Katseli is a ‘respectable choice’ for president, leftist leader says
President of New Left, Alexis Charitsis, described Louka Katseli, SYRIZA’s nominee for president of the Republic, as “a respectable choice” on Tuesday, during an interview on public broadcaster ERT.
Greece’s presidency and Mitsotakis’ dilemma
All eyes are on Prime Minister Mitsotakis as Greeks wait to hear who he plans to nominate as Greece’s next president.
Health centers recruited to relieve ERs
Aiming to ease the pressure on Athens’ hospital emergency rooms, the Health Ministry is launching a new initiative involving local health centers, which will begin managing lower-priority cases from next month.
Brothel racket and drug unit scandal intertwined
A sweeping investigation into a suspected protection racket involving brothels and gambling dens in Athens has led to the arrest of 19 individuals, including police officers and a businessman identified as the alleged mastermind.
Athens, Riyadh strengthen strategic ties
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis concluded a significant visit to Saudi Arabia this week, strengthening ties between the two nations.
Five arrested in Crete for firearm violations and reckless gunfire
Five individuals were arrested in Rethymno on the island of Crete for firearm violations, reckless gunfire, and harboring a criminal.
A question that’s worth 18 bln euros
The government will have to climb a mountain of milestones and targets over the next 20 months, until August 2026.
Severe weather to persist on Tuesday
Severe weather conditions are expected to persist across the country on Tuesday, with thunderstorms primarily affecting central and southern regions. Snowfall is anticipated in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, as well as locally in central and northern regions at lower altitudes.
Deadly crash stirs debate and outrage
A deadly car crash in Hania, Crete, involving a 45-year-old Porsche driver allegedly under the influence of alcohol, has reignited debates over lax road safety enforcement in Greece.
Hellenic Caucus submits bill for permenant abolition of Cyprus arms embargo
Leaders of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus submitted a bill at the US House o Representatives aimed at permanently lifting the arms embargo imposed by the United States on the Republic of Cyprus.
PM set to announce nominee
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce his nominee for Greece’s next president in the next couple of days.
Byzantine monastery unearthed in Israel
Archaeologists in southern Israel have uncovered a 1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery near Kiryat Gat, complete with a stunning mosaic floor and remnants of daily life.
Inflation rebounds to 2.6% in December
Greece’s inflation rate accelerated by 2.6% in December from 2.4% in November, but eased from 3.5% in December 2023, resulting in an increase of 2.7% at average levels last year, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Record year for fruit and vegetable exports
Last year is expected to have been a record one for Greek exports of fresh fruit and vegetables.
New bond issue before Trump
Greece is planning for an immediate sale of 10-year debt ahead of the White House change.
Syria confronts an immense challenge: Justice for Assad regime crimes
There seem to be no limits to the dark revelations laid bare by the downfall of Syria’s 54-year Assad regime. Prisons have emptied, exposing the instruments of torture used on peaceful protesters and others considered opponents of the government.
Platikampos garlic’s flavorful global ascent
A farmer tends the plants in a Platikampos garlic crop, a variety renowned for its culinary and health benefits, and checks the bulb for disease.
ATHEX: Imported fear weighs on local bourse
The first waves of international jitters started reaching the Greek stock market on Monday.
Cheap cash from Japan for Aegean
Aegean Airlines has joined the global exclusive club of carriers that use the JOLCO financing tool.
Wasteland: Grammatiko’s unused €35 mln disaster
Once heralded as a solution to Athens’ waste crisis, the 35-million-euro landfill at Grammatiko in East Attica now lies in neglect, a ghostly reminder of failed planning. Despite years of delays and legal battles, the facility, completed in 2019, has never operated.