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PASOK navigates political shifts on the left amid dual right-wing offensive
PASOK is carefully navigating shifting political dynamics on its left, as SYRIZA and its splinter group, the New Left, hold their respective conferences, all while confronting a dual offensive from the right.
Carrot for empty-home owners
‘Renovate-to-Rent’ program and tax exemption to put residences back into the rental market.
Gender wars in America and beyond
A closer look at the breakdown of the vote in the United States reveals a recurring trend in many elections across the Western world: In the 18-29 age group, only 49% of men voted Democrat while the corresponding rate among women was 63%.
The marathon’s enduring legacy
The event’s medal was unveiled during the official press conference for the 41st Athens Authentic Marathon on Thursday at the Tae Kwon Do Arena at Faliro in southern Athens.
Fidan arrives in Athens for pivotal talks
The meeting on Friday of the Greek and Turkish foreign ministers, George Gerapetritis and Hakan Fidan, in Athens is expected to confirm the willingness of the two sides to hold substantive discussions that could lead to the next steps on the contentious issue of the delimitation of the continental shelf and the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Disaster response system upgrade
The Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry has signed a €10 million contract to upgrade the ENGAGE information system, part of the AIGIS program to enhance real-time monitoring of natural disasters and improve communication between firefighting and civil protection forces.
Eurobank reports higher nine-month earnings
Eurobank, Greece’s largest lender by market value, on Thursday reported higher profit for the first nine months of the year, driven by higher net interest and net fee and commission incomes.
NBG records a 15% growth in Jan-Sept after-tax profits
National Bank of Greece posted after-tax profits of 983 million euros in the first nine months of the year, the lender announced on Thursday, recording a 15% increase year-on-year.
Stournaras: European economy will suffer if US imposes tariffs
The European economy would suffer if Donald Trump enacted his pledges on tariffs and trade barriers, and this could impact European Central Bank policy, Greek central bank chief Yannis Stournaras said on Thursday.
Larnaca and Paphos boost air capacity
The deal to hand over Larnaca and Paphos airports to Hermes Airports Ltd is nearly sealed.
Minimum wage bill posted for public consultation
A bill on establishing the minimum wage for 2025, 2026 and 2027 was posted for public consultation on Tuesday. The draft law was submitted by the Labor and Social Insurance Ministry and will remain posted until November 21.
A strong America is good for America and its allies
After enduring two impeachments, two general election challenges in a single cycle, nine years of relentless accusations and unfounded claims, years of weaponized institutions, 94 politically motivated charges, and even two assassination attempts on his life, Donald J. Trump achieved one of the most historic multicultural victories in US electoral history.
Poor night in Europe for the Greeks
Thursday was a difficult day for Greek teams in Europe, with Olympiakos dropping two points at home to Rangers, while PAOK and Panathinaikos lost on the road.
‘Israel feels it is the right time to strike Iran’
“What I fear is that if there is such an attack, it will again create retaliation from Iran and then the war will continue,” Ambassador (ret.) Alessandro Minuto-Rizzo, the former acting NATO secretary-general, tells Kathimerini in an interview.
Two arrested in major drug bust
Authorities have arrested two individuals suspected of being part of a criminal organization involved in the large-scale storage and export of illegal drugs, including MDMA and methamphetamine.
ATHEX: Benchmark ends virtually unchanged
The rising sequence of five sessions came to an end for the benchmark of the Greek bourse on Thursday.
Political parallels
It is fair to say that most, if not all of us are following the current SYRIZA saga with some interest. Some of us are more interested than others either because we support or oppose the party, others are interested in the personalities involved; in any case the interest is high.
Greece braces for rain and temperature drop
Greece is set to experience a significant change in weather next week, according to meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas, director of the Hellenic Meteorological Service (EMY).
Teen arrested for arson attack on police car
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with an arson attack on a police patrol car in Aetolia, central Greece.