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A 21st-century military
One of the most crucial reforms that cannot wait any longer is the radical reform in the organization and culture of the Hellenic Armed Forces.
69-year-old man dies after falling onto ISAP tracks
A 69-year-old man was found dead Monday after falling onto the Athens-Piraeus Electric Railway (ISAP) tracks at Agios Eleftherios station, heading toward Piraeus.
Cenergy proceeds with US factory
Cenergy Group subsidiary Hellenic Cables is currently implementing the preliminary construction work for its factory in the Wagner’s Point industrial zone, in South Baltimore, Maryland.
New poll shows ND leading PASOK by 13 points
A new survey by Marc, published on Monday by Ant1 TV, showed the ruling New Democracy maintaining 13-point lead over the socialist PASOK.
NATO chief Rutte warns EU against defense industry ‘barriers’
NATO chief Mark Rutte told the European Union on Monday not to create barriers that would prevent companies from NATO countries that are outside the EU from taking part in its defense industrial push.
Pantograph collapse at Athens Airport station raises safety concerns
A train pantograph collapsed onto the platform at the Athens Airport station Monday, narrowly avoiding injuries, according to the Panhellenic Union of Train Drivers. Hellenic Train confirmed the incident.
Louka Katseli accepts SYRIZA’s nomination for president
Economist and former minister Louka Katseli released a statement on Monday, accepting SYRIZA’s proposal to be a candidate for the presidency of the Hellenic Republic.
A practical man with ambitions for Greece
The late premier Costas Simitis is very likely to win the one battle that no politician gets to see the outcome of: the battle for his legacy.
Greece faces disruptions as severe weather brings snow, rain and storms
Greece is on high alert as a new wave of severe weather brings heavy rain, storms and snowfall to several regions, leading to school closures and road disruptions, particularly in the north.
Ministry of defense to accelerate military reforms in 2025
The Ministry of National Defense plans to accelerate in 2025 the reforms in the armed forces initiated in 2024, aiming to create a more flexible, economically sustainable and less bureaucratic structure.
Window for new tax breaks
Additional revenue from beating evasion will determine taxation policy in coming months
Why Vargiani is the perfect destination for nature lovers
Vargiani on Mount Parnassos offers stunning natural beauty, peaceful escapes, hiking, rock climbing, and authentic experiences away from tourism crowds.
The invisible wall no longer exists
Drivers make videos of themselves crossing the border and honk their horns in celebration just before they enter the neighboring country. The booths at the Exochi border crossing, which connects Greece with Bulgaria, are empty: There are no police officers or soldiers.
SYRIZA puts forward former minister Katseli for the presidency
SYRIZA leader Sokratis Famellos on Monday proposed Louka Katseli, an economist and former minister, as the party’s candidate for the presidency of the Hellenic Republic.
Prosecutor denies order to avoid drunk driver arrest in Crete crash
The Hania Prosecutor’s Office denied claims that police were directed not to arrest drunk drivers after a fatal crash in Crete involving a previously intoxicated motorist.
Police suspends traffic on Mt Parnitha
The traffic police announced on Monday that traffic has been suspended on a section of Parnitha Avenue in Attica, near the casino, due to heavy snowfall.
Greece to overhaul health emergency departments in 2025
The Health Ministry announced plans to upgrade emergency departments (EDs) and on-call hospital services in 2025 to improve care and reduce overcrowding.
The Civic Symphony | Athens | January 20
The Demos Center (17 Ipitou) of The American College of Greece and the Frances Rich School of Fine and Performing Arts is celebrating democracy through the arts until 31 January.
Traffic disruptions across Attica due to rainfall, coastal road floods
The heavy rainfall in Attica caused traffic disruptions across the region on Monday, including on the coastal Poseidonos Avenue near Kalamaki, in the direction of Piraeus.
EU allocates €148 mln humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova
The European Union announced on Monday a new humanitarian aid package of 140 million euros ($142.8 million) for Ukraine and a further 8 million euros worth of aid for Moldova.