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Tsipras meets Sanders at US Senate
Alexis Tsipras met with US Senator Bernie Sanders at the Senate in Washington, DC, the former Greek prime minister said in a social media post on Thursday.
The first of 16 new F-16 fighter jets from the US land in Bulgaria
Bulgaria received on Wednesday the first of 16 new F-16 military jets from the United States that the Balkan country needs to upgrade its defense and bring its air force in line with NATO standards.
Greece braces for double whammy from Trump tariffs
Greek exports are expected to suffer a double hit following the US government’s decision to impose new tariffs, just as the American market was growing in importance for Greek products.
Boat carrying migrants capsizes near Greek island, four people missing
A broad search and rescue operation was under way early Thursday near the eastern Greek island of Lesvos after a boat carrying migrants capsized while heading to the island from the nearby Turkish coast.
Minister outlines €6.5 million plan to tackle housing shortage
The government is rolling out a €6.5 million, multi-ministry initiative aimed at tackling the country’s housing shortage, Social Cohesion Minister Domna Michailidou told Skai TV on Wednesday.
Mitsotakis visits western Macedonia for the unveiling of PPC’s new investment plan
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit the Kardia Steam Power Plant (SPP) in Ptolemaida, western Macedonia, on Thursday for the presentation of PPC’s new investment plan for the region.
US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs draw dismay, calls for negotiations
Sweeping new tariffs announced Wednesday by US President Donald Trump provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and calls for further negotiations to make trade rules fairer.
New security body to combat hybrid threats
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced sweeping changes to the nation’s security apparatus with the creation of a National Security Secretariat under Thanos Dokos.
Stournaras: We will reach EU GDP level before 2045
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras estimates it will take less than 20 years for Greece’s GDP to reach the same level as the rest of Europe.
Interest rates post decline in February
The weighted average interest rates on new deposits and loans decreased to 0.41% in February 2025 and 5.05%, respectively, according to the Bank of Greece.
Greek duo launch PlugSecure to protect EV charging networks from cyber threats
Following their successful journey in the e-mobility services sector, Eleftherios Karabatsakis and Peter Benos have founded their second company, PlugSecure, aiming to protect electric vehicle charging networks from cyberattacks and other malicious threats.
Cyprus to court US investors
Cyprus is making a bold push to attract American investment, with President Nikos Christodoulides leading a high-profile delegation to the US.
Desperation grows in Gaza as UN shutters bakeries
Bilal Mohammad Ramadan AbuKresh has lost his home, his job, his wife and seven other relatives during the war in the Gaza Strip.
Greece auctions €600 million in 13-week treasury bills
Greece on Wednesday successfully auctioned a 13-week treasury bills issue at a lower cost.
Producers, not importers
The involvement of domestic production in defense procurements must be a staple condition in every agreement Greece signs for its national security.
OFI earns ticket to Greek Cup final, to face Olympiakos
Olympiakos and OFI will contest next month's Greek Cup final, after overcoming AEK and Asteras Tripolis respectively.
All shops must get IRIS-ready
All shops and businesses will have to accept payments through the IRIS system as of November 1, 2025.
ATHEX: Banks spur local stock rebound
The Greek bourse shook off the morning concerns regarding Donald Trump’s tariffs on Wednesday.
Police union concerned over detachments’ cost
Police unions have raised concerns over costly detachments that burden the Ministry of Citizen Protection’s budget by millions of euros.