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Tourism cooperation between Greece and UK
The strengthening of tourism cooperation between Greece and the UK and the repatriation of the Parthenon Sculptures were discussed, among other things, at a meeting between Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and her British counterpart Sir Chris Bryant at his office in Whitehall.
Hatzidakis criticizes Eurogroup resolution
National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis criticized the Eurogroup resolution on the competitiveness of the European economy in the discussion held in Brussels, saying that “the resolutions we are adopting are in the right direction, but they lack ambition.
Development minister pushes supermarkets to highlight discounts
Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos told Real FM on Tuesday that on Monday he asked supermarkets to place a special sign on the shelves with the products that will undergo a discount, as agreed with the ministry.
Cyprus’ tight deadline on investments
Cyprus faces an end-2024 deadline to align with the European regulation governing large foreign investments.
Election reverberations felt in Greece
In a discussion heavily influenced by the American elections, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Katerina Sakellaropoulou reflected on the broader implications for Greek-American relations and European geopolitics.
Cooperation between Israel and the US is more important than a single strike
What were the reasons behind the Israeli government’s choice of a limited strike on Iran’s military facilities, and what is the “next day” in the irregular Israel-Iran war? Kathimerini contacted former Israeli deputy foreign minister and former ambassador to the US Danny Ayalon for his insights.
ATHEX: Bourse gets back on rising course
Stocks on the Greek bourse enjoyed a rare respite on Tuesday after the pressure of the previous days,
Getting inside the mind of Matt Dillon
US actor Matt Dillon speaks on Monday at the opening of “Interfears,” a visual installation by Jesper Just – exploring the “emotional topography” of an actor’s brain by having Dillon perform a monologue while in an fMRI scanner – at the Experimental Center for the Arts in Thessaloniki.
Fire breaks out near forest in Peloponnese
Firefighters are battling a blaze near the Strofylia forest in Achaia, western Greece, that is burning grasslands and low vegetation.
Wages jump up to 46% in 5 years
Salaries have increased in total by 12-46% over the last five years in the 20 sectors with the greatest employment.
Laws are void without resolve
Legislation prohibiting the sale of alcohol and tobacco products to minors is a typical example of laws that have been passed and never properly implemented.
Man fatally shot in Kypseli
A man of Turkish descent was fatally shot Tuesday in Athens’ Kypseli district.
Tourist takes to Reddit about overcharging in Athens taxi ride
A tourist has taken to Reddit to ask if he was ripped off by a Greek taxi driver who charged him 160 euros for a ride from Athens Airport to Piraeus.
Athens bombing suspect ordered to testify Friday from hospital
A 32-year-old woman severely injured in a suspected terror-related explosion in Athens last Thursday is expected to testify Friday morning.
Greece and Serbia discuss security and defense in Belgrade meeting
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with Serbian counterpart Bratislav Gacic in Belgrade Tuesday to discuss regional security and bilateral defense relations.
Police make connections after weapons stockpile discovered
New evidence is coming to light regarding the seizure large quantities of explosives and firearms following raids in Western Attica aimed at dismantling what authorities described as a significant criminal weapons storage and distribution network.
Harris or Trump? America’s attention to Greece has waned
As the world holds its breath over the outcome of the US presidential elections, how strong are the ties that bind the US and Greece together?
Sheep pox triggers animal transport ban across country
In response to a sheep pox outbreak that has led to 146 cases and the culling of 28,109 animals, the Rural Development and Food Ministry has imposed strict movement restrictions on sheep and goats until November 8.
Thessaloniki gynecologist convicted of negligent homicide in patient’s death
A gynecologist in the northern city of Thessaloniki received a 30-month suspended prison sentence after being convicted of negligent homicide in the death of a 47-year-old woman following a hysterectomy in 2017.