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Androulakis rules out electoral collaboration with SYRIZA
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis firmly rejected a proposal for electoral collaboration with SYRIZA, closing the door on potential alliances ahead of Greece’s next national elections.
Chevron confirms interest in Greek offshore hydrocarbon exploration blocks
US energy giant Chevron has confirmed its interest in three Greek offshore hydrocarbon exploration blocks, responding to media inquiries following recent announcements from the Ministry of Energy.
From the bistro to the saloon
Sudden and violent divorces are always shocking. Washington’s split from Europe should not have been unexpected, but it is unfolding at a startling pace – perhaps even violently.
Monsieur Minimal | Athens | March 29
Greek composer Monsieur Minimal will take the stage at Gazarte (32-34 Voutadon) on March 29.
Athens Municipal Council adopts resolution in solidarity with Ekrem Imamoglu
The Athens Municipal Council, following an initiative by Mayor Haris Doukas, has passed a resolution expressing solidarity with jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and other elected officials currently imprisoned in Turkey.
Push for energy cable intensifies
Greece is ramping up diplomatic efforts to restart work on an undersea energy cable linking Greece, Cyprus and Israel, aiming to secure official support from Washington in a move seen as a strong signal to Turkey.
Woman arrested for vandalizing Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens
Authorities arrested a woman on Tuesday for attempting to write slogans on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens.
Ontario celebrates Greek Independence Day
Under an overcast March sky and in brisk, biting cold, Queen’s Park was warmed by the spirit of history, culture and community as the Greek flag was proudly raised at the Ontario Legislature on the occasion of Greek Independence Day.
Like Ghosts We Remain | Athens | To April 6
Paris-based visual artist Zoe Metra presents her first solo show, “Like Ghosts We Remain,” at Okay Space (7 Kefallinias).
The Greek who went into North Korea to break a world record
Greek-American film director Michael Angelo Zervos, 36, was among the first group of international tourists to enter North Korea in late February after a five-year hiatus.
Why the Turkish protests this time are different
At a moment when Turkey’s geopolitical environment seemed unusually permissive, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a bold political calculation to move against his chief political opponent, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Lucia di Lammermoor | Athens | April 6 – May 11
The Greek National Opera (364 Syngrou) and the Royal Opera House, London, present “Lucia di Lammermoor” this Easter season in Athens.
PM announces minimum wage increase to €880
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an increase in the minimum wage to €880 gross (€740 net), up from €830 gross, effective April 1.
The changing job market: What’s ahead for Gen Z
Greece is identifying the top 15 future jobs for Gen Z as part of a government-led initiative to align education with market demands.
Another battle won for Greek feta abroad
Greece scored a considerable judicial victory in Chile, safeguarding that the cheese product named “feta” is only Greek.
What could change in the Eastern Med with Trump
There’s too much happening in the Eastern Mediterranean for the new US administration to ignore, says Andrew Novo, author and professor of strategic planning at the National Defense University in Washington.
Greece in Trump’s new world
Constantinos Filis, the director of the Institute of Global Affairs and a professor of international relations at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into what Greece can bring to the table both when it comes to European defense and security, but also in the bilateral relationship with the US.
Greece focuses on reducing illegal migration, streamlining legal pathways, PM says
Greece aims to reduce illegal migration and better manage legal migration, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday during a visit to the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, now headed by Makis Voridis following the latest cabinet reshuffle.
Tempe crash inquiry: Former minister to testify
A parliamentary committee will convene Friday for one of the most critical and controversial inquiry sessions in Greece’s legislative history.
Trump praises Erdogan amid mass protests in Turkey
US President Donald Trump has described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a “good” leader.