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French defense minister’s upcoming visit marked by symbolism
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is set to host his French counterpart, Sebastien Lecornu, in Athens on April 14 for extended talks, marking a long-anticipated visit aimed at dispelling concerns over “strained relations” following reports of a potential sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey.
PM to Breitbart: Europe can reach ‘win-win solution’ with Trump on trade
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday the European Union and the United States can reach a “win-win” trade deal that is “mutually beneficial” for both.
Demokritos: No request received on Tempe crash testing
The National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos” said Wednesday it has not received any official request to conduct laboratory tests related to the deadly 2023 train crash in Tempe.
Kassandra mayor among 8 individuals charged for fatal amusement park accident
The mayor of Kassandra, on the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece, is among eight individuals facing charges in connection with a fatal accident at an amusement park last summer.
Ex-Folli Follie CEO released pending appeal
A Greek appeals court granted conditional release to former Folli Follie executive Giorgos Koutsolioutsos, accepting his third request to suspend his 11-year prison sentence for fraud, market manipulation and money laundering.
Publisher Kostas Kavvathas dies at 86
Publisher and journalist Kostas Kavvathas has passed away at the age of 86.
Haris Tsalpara | Athens | April 10
The Theater of the NO (3 Konstantinou Palaiologou) hosts Haris Tsalpara for the presentation of her debut album, “Anadysi.”
Trump tests Europe with tariffs and on Le Pen’s conviction
Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times covering Europe, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the challenges President Trump’s tariffs present for Europe and the transatlantic partnership, look into the Le Pen conviction in France, and explore the links between the European right and the MAGA movement.
Silicon Valley investors eye Athens for a tech utopia
Athens is being considered, among other locations, by a network of Silicon Valley investors who have raised $500 million to build a technological hub.
Erdogan: Turkey not expecting negative trade, export situation after tariffs
President Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey is not expecting a negative situation for its trade, production and exports as a result of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which went into effect on Wednesday.
Papadimitriou resigns amid Tempe report controversy
Deputy Chairman of the Hellenic Air and Rail Accident Investigation Authority (HARSIA) Christos Papadimitriou has submitted his resignation, citing personal and family reasons.
Greek strike over wages halts ships, planes and trains
A strike by Greek workers on Wednesday left ferries docked at ports, flights to and from the country grounded and trains at a standstill, with Greece’s largest trade unions demanding higher wages to cope with rising living costs.
Paris grants honorary citizenship to jailed Istanbul mayor
Paris has named Istanbul’s jailed mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, an honorary citizen, with the city's top official expressing her support for the Turkish opposition figure, AFP reported.
Hatzidakis accuses opposition of concealing truth in Tempe disaster
Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis has accused opposition parties of attempting to conceal the truth about the 2023 Tempe railway disaster.
Increasing investor interest seen in Greek luxury real estate market
The Greek luxury real estate market has recently attracted institutional investors, according to a press release by Corina Saias, CEO of Premier Realty Greece. Several key factors have contributed to this growing interest.
‘Easter Basket’ to contain prices of holiday goodies
The so-called “Easter Basket,” a measure imposing discounted prices on a series of products, went into effect on Monday and will last until the day before Easter, April 19.
Teens arrested after chainsaw-point robberies in Thessaloniki
Three teenagers, including a 14-year-old, have been arrested in Thessaloniki in northern Greece after allegedly carrying out a string of robberies – at times threatening victims with a chainsaw, police said on Tuesday.
Flights and ferries halted in Greece as unions call general strike
A nationwide general strike in Greece disrupted public services across the country Wednesday, with ferries tied up in port, flights grounded and public transportation running only part time as labor unions press for an end to lingering austerity measures imposed on Greece by international creditors a decade ago.
False dilemma
The aerial images of the tourist town of Naousa on Paros, submerged in mud, served as yet another warning signal, adding to the numerous alarms that have sounded across the country over the years.
US sanctions hit Serbian oil firm NIS’ operations despite waivers
Serbian oil firm NIS is struggling to buy oil from traders abroad, while at home its former clients are seeking alternative fuel suppliers as pending US sanctions have impacted operations, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.