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Mitsotakis unveils constitutional revision plans to President Tasoulas
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with President Konstantinos Tasoulas at the Presidential Mansion to discuss the upcoming constitutional revision.
Water shortage halts key Greek harvests
Severe water shortages in parts of central and southern Greece have led to restrictions on irrigation, forcing many farmers to abandon water-intensive crops such as tomatoes and cotton.
Gov’t has restored confidence in Greek economy, Mitsotakis tells CNBC
The conservative government has managed to restore confidence in the Greek economy, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said during an interview on CNBC’s television program “Europe Early Edition.”
Public worker oversight to be tightened
The government is advancing a new legislative framework to accelerate and toughen disciplinary procedures for public sector employees, aiming to address long-standing inefficiencies and delays in disciplinary justice.
Attica Group scraps iconic ferries Kriti I and II amid fleet modernization drive
Greece’s largest ferry operator, Attica Group, has scrapped two of its oldest and most iconic vessels, Kriti I and Kriti II, as part of a broader fleet renewal program that includes the construction of two new high-capacity, environmentally friendly ferries.
Greek Australians urge Athens to bolster support for Queensland consulate
Prominent members of Queensland’s Greek Australian community have called on the Greek government to strengthen support for the state’s Honorary Consulate, citing administrative limitations that hinder essential services.
Woman scams €160,000 in EuroLeague Final Four ticket fraud
A 38-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday, accused of scamming at least 50 victims out of more than €160,000 through a fraudulent EuroLeague Final Four ticket scheme.
Europe’s €150 bln defense lending scheme, Turkey’s participation, and Greek concerns
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into the EU’s Security Action For Europe (SAFE) €150 billion defense lending scheme, and the decision at the EU level to allow for limited participation by third countries – including Turkey.
Role of AI in modern warfare debated in Athens
The growing role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare and crisis management was the focus of a two-day international conference ending Friday at the Hellenic Army Academy (SSE), held under the auspices of Greece’s Ministry of National Defense.
Desert duel: Greek titans eye Abu Dhabi glory
The press conference for the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four was held on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Olympic champion McEvoy says Enhanced Games ‘record’ meaningless
Olympic 50 metres freestyle champion Cam McEvoy thinks the record time claimed by Kristian Gkolomeev as part of the Enhanced Games program, where swimmers are allowed to use banned drugs, is irrelevant to the sport.
Police arrest suspect in Rafina killing
Police have arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday in Rafina, east of Athens.
Alpha Bank entering fresh growth trajectory
The management of Alpha Bank referred on Wednesday to the success of strategic actions that placed the institution on a trajectory of strong gains, during the annual general meeting.
Saharan dust strikes again
A new wave of Saharan dust is sweeping into the Eastern Mediterranean, significantly affecting Greece through Sunday, according to the National Observatory of Athens.
Turkey EU defense bid tied to casus belli
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that lifting Turkey’s long-standing casus belli against Greece could be tied to Ankara’s participation in European Union defense programs.
Stournaras: The euro could rival the US dollar
The euro could potentially and gradually replace the US dollar as global reserve currency, but this cannot be done from one day to the next, Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras said in an opinion article in the Economist magazine.
Corinth Pipeworks wins major contracts for Italy’s Adriatica project
Corinth Pipeworks has been awarded a series of contracts by Snam in Italy for the manufacture and supply of more than 180 kilometers of pipeline for the Adriatica project, a key infrastructure development that will enhance Italy’s natural gas network.
Campaign to bring Cypriots back home
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has issued a heartfelt invitation to Cypriots living abroad: Come home and help build the future of Cyprus.
Cyprus breaks into top 40 global startup ecosystems
Cyprus ranks 40th worldwide for the first time and it is placed among the fastest growing startup ecosystems internationally, according to an official publication by StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem.
Stone trails and beloved pines
In the low morning light above Nafplio, the pines stand motionless, dignified sentinels over land shaped by time and myth.