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Hungarian opposition leader Magyar walks to Romania, courting ethnic Hungarians
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar walked across the border to Romania on Saturday after a week-long journey, in a attempt to win support of the ethnic Hungarians in Romania and appeal to conservative voters in the run-up to the 2026 elections.
Bulgarian family rescued from Mt. Olympus after weather-related stranding
A four-member Bulgarian family was safely rescued early Sunday morning after becoming stranded on Mount Olympus in northern Greece due to unfavorable weather conditions the previous night.
Annual symposium honoring Dr. Georgios Papanikolaou at Weill Cornell Medical College
An annual symposium in memory of Dr. Georgios Papanikolaou, inventor of the “Pap test”, took place this week at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, offering both educational value and emotional depth.
Battle continues against tax evasion, red tape
During the meeting of the Steering Committee of the Union of Hellenic Chambers of Commerce last week, National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis referred to the need to further reduce tax evasion and bureaucracy.
PM: Government committed to narrowing income gap with EU
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to further aligning Greek income levels with the EU average, highlighting a 24% rise in incomes over the past six years.
Growing number of consumers opt for fixed electricity tariffs
An increasing number of Greek households are switching to blue (fixed) electricity tariffs, drawn by the prospect of more stable and potentially lower energy costs.
Weather shift forecast across Greece with rain, cooler temperatures
A change in weather is expected Sunday across western, central, and northern parts of Greece, gradually extending to other regions. The forecast includes rain, occasional thunderstorms, and strong winds.
Car crashes into Halandri bus stop, injures three
A car veered into a bus stop on a main street in Halandri, northern Athens, on Saturday evening in a hit-and-run accident, injuring three women.
AADE hires more tax, customs officers
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) on Friday welcomed 188 new staff members of a total 385 who had successfully passed tests.
EU-China Relations in the Era of Trump
The China Program of the Institute of International Relations (IDIS) is hosting a lecture by Thomas Christiansen, professor of political science and European integration, titled “EU-China Relations in the Era of Trump: Between Hope and Hostility” on Monday.
Macedonian AI factory to benefit farmers
The second artificial intelligence factory in Greece is expected to operate in the region of Western Macedonia to benefit agricultural production.
Is there a least bad alcohol?
If you’ve heard that red wine is better for you than beer or liquor, or that clear liquor like vodka or gin is less harmful than dark liquor like rum or whiskey, we have bad news.
Maritime Med Conference in Piraeus on Wednesday
The Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting the Maritime Med Conference from 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
Chief of the Greek Air Force visits US, discusses the delivery of F-35s
Lieutenant General Dimosthenis Grigoriadis, Chief of the Hellenic Air Force General Staff, held significant meetings in the United States regarding preparations for the delivery of F-35 fighter jets.
How do we save our crumbling apartment buildings?
We have a better disaster threat than the usual extreme weather, war and pandemics featuring in horror movie screenplays: plaster and masonry falling off buildings.
Opportunity for education
The United States has embarked on a self-destrictive assault on its universities, driving away people who have gathered there from all over the world.
Traveling around Greece with a cat
A van, a mountain and a black cat named Fatsas
Choreographing an international dance festival
Jenny Argyriou talks about her new role as artistic director of the annual Kalamata event and her vision for its future.
Five historic Athenian souvlaki joints
Souvlaki joints started appearing in earnest in downtown Athens in the 1930s, with the earliest establishments opening in the central flea market district of Monastiraki.