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Farmers’ markets of northern Greece set their sights on attracting tourists
A delegation from the Farmers’ Market Association of Macedonia, Thessaly, and Thrace met with Deputy Minister of Tourism Elena Rapti, to discuss promoting farmers’ markets as a tourist attraction and introducing local products to visitors.
Athens taxi drivers set to strike Wednesday
Taxi drivers have announced a 24-hour strike in the wider Athens area for this Wednesday, starting at 6 a.m., the Athens taxi drivers’ union, SATA, has announced.
Chevron’s long shot off Crete
US energy giant is targeting a hydrocarbon-rich area with geopolitical complications.
Mother recognizes clothes of missing son on corpse
The mother of a 39-year-old man who was reported missing over a month ago claims to have identified the clothing found on a corpse in Tirnavos, in central Greece, early Monday as belonging to her son.
Tempe surveillance video found in recycle bin, security company employee says
The head of the technical department at Interstar Security, the company responsible for the security and video surveillance of the railway network, stated during his testimony that he found the videos depicting the freight train involved in the Tempe accident in the computer’s recycle bin.
Santorini escape port to be developed, minister announces
Santorini escape port to be developed, minister announces An evacuation port will soon be set up on the island of Santorini to facilitate the safe escape of people in case a bigger quake hits the popular tourist destination, a Greek government official announced on Monday. Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias informed that […]
Dilemmas for Europe’s Syrian refugees
A week before crucial German elections, migration is once again the issue rocking the political scene in the European Union’s powerhouse.
Few ‘eternal students’ show up for exams
Only 7.02% (22,271) of the 317,374 so-called “eternal” students at Greek universities have shown up to take even a single examination since a law providing for their being struck off the rolls was voted in 2022.
Metlen starts construction of England-Scotland subsea power superhighway
Leading Greek energy group Metlen announced on Monday the start of construction work in Great Britain for an underwater electricity link.
Rania Thraskia joins PASOK, raising number of socialist MPs to 32
Rania Thraskia, an independent MP from Thessaloniki, will be joining the ranks of PASOK, it was announced on Monday. Her move increases the number of lawmakers in the main socialist opposition party to 32.
Greece and Europe in political upheaval
The Tempe train crash is expected to once again dominate Greece’s political agenda this week after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the issue in an interview with Kathimerini’s Sunday edition.
Gov’t eyes on renovate-to-rent program
The government and the market are anxiously waiting to see the response that the “I Renovate – I Rent” program will have.
Police dismantle human trafficking ring operating in Athens
A criminal organization involved in the trafficking of foreign women for sexual exploitation has been dismantled following a coordinated police operation on February 14 and 15.
Municipal fees about to rise further
The list of monthly fixed charges for property owners includes at least six different levies.
Greece seeks to raise 500 mln euros in T-bills
The Public Debt Management Agency will auction 26-week treasury bills in book entry form to the amount of 500 million euros.
5.1 magnitude quake strikes off Amorgos
Another earthquake, measuring 5.1, struck the sea area between Amorgos and Santorini on Monday.
Steve Bannon: Greece would be finished in 10 years if Trump hadn’t returned to power
The voice of MAGA speaks to Kathimerini about Greece, Turkey and Erdogan, his contacts in Europe, and Elon Musk, in an interview at the War Room HQ in Washington DC.
Greece acquiring its first microsatellites in 2025, says minister
Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou was in Larissa in central Greece on Friday and Saturday, attending the Innovent Forum, where he announced that Greece will have its first satellites by the end of the year.
PASOK leader seeks ways to reverse slump in polls
Floundering in recent public opinion polls after a surge in popularity last year that saw it unseat SYRIZA as the main opposition, PASOK is embarking on a 13-conference tour of Greece – one in each region – on February 22, as party leader Nikos Androulakis seeks to emphasize grassroots engagement.
A defining moment for Greece’s role on the global stage
As the world navigates significant changes, shifting alliances, and critical developments – such as the evolving transatlantic relationship, the potential resolution of the war in Ukraine, and the fragile situation in Gaza – Greece has a unique opportunity to strengthen its role as a reliable and responsible global actor.