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FM briefs party leaders on Cyprus issue resolution prospects 

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 07:26
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis on Friday briefed political party leaders about the prospects for a resolution to the Cyprus issue, following the recent informal multilateral conference in Geneva. 

Berlin pursues role in Greek air defense plans

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 06:22
Germany has reaffirmed its interest in Greece’s air defense initiatives, as German Ambassador to Greece Andreas Kindl and Defense Attache Colonel Janus Kaschta visited the offices of Endeavor Integrated Solutions, the company promoting Berlin’s IRIS-T missile system for Athens’ multilayered air defense project, dubbed “Achilles’ Shield.”

No Euroleague opponent can be taken for granted

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 04:38
Euroleague leaves no room for complacency even for the best of teams.

Cyprus sees fresh produce prices climb

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 03:45
Most basic goods in Cyprus saw a price drop in February, according to the latest Consumer Price Observatory report.

Cartoon (21/03/2025)

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 03:35

Bringing back lost talent

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 03:35
Growth is not limited to tourism and real estate. Genuine, balanced and sustainable development requires the return of talented Greeks who left during the financial crisis and remain hesitant about coming back.

ATHEX: Stocks rise for a third week in a row

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 03:02
The intention of traders to cash in recent stock gains and the departure of investor John Paulson from Alpha Bank dominated the week’s final session.

An ancient bronze griffin head is returned to Greece from New York in a major repatriation move

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 01:54
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has returned an ancient bronze griffin head stolen nearly a century ago to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, the latest repatriation marking a broader shift in the museum world to return significant artifacts.

Council of State annuls ministerial decision characterizing Turkey as ‘safe country’

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 01:39
Greece’s top administrative court has annulled a joint ministerial decision characterizing Turkey as a “safe country” for refugee applicants from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Somalia.

Potential upcoming developments regarding the lifting of CAATSA

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 01:27
After four years of unsuccessful efforts to lift CAATSA sanctions-through various creative proposals to the Biden administration-Turkey is now shifting its strategy toward Donald Trump, emphasizing potential economic and national security benefits for the US.

Real estate sale price average up 8.7% in 2024

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 00:53
The average price of property sales in 2024 increased by 8.7%, well above Greece’s inflation rate, though the pace of growth slowed throughout the year. According to the latest data from the Bank of Greece, the rise dropped from 10.8% in the first quarter to 6.6% by the fourth quarter.

Subsidence detected on section of Athens-Thessaloniki railway

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 00:51
Hellenic Railway (OSE) has ordered trains to use only one side of the track on a section of the Athens-Thessaloniki route due to subsidence.

Aging water pipes cracking under pressure

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 00:17
Athens’ water supply faces significant challenges, with frequent leaks, broken pipes, and infrastructure damage exacerbating the daily operations of the water utility, EYDAP.

Turkey’s opposition urges peaceful protests over Istanbul mayor’s arrest despite bans

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 00:12
The leader of Turkey’s main opposition on Friday renewed a call on supporters to take to the streets for peaceful demonstrations against the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, even as authorities widened a ban on protests and criticized the appeal as irresponsible.

Migrant deaths hit record number in 2024, UN agency says

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 23:37
Nearly 9,000 people have died last year attempting to cross borders, including 2,452 Mediterranean, in the the UN agency for migration has said.

Rhodes’ mayor suspends five arrested planning service employees

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 23:08
Rhodes’ mayor has suspended five planning service employees who have been arrested and charged with bribery over the issuance of construction permits.

Two men arrested in Zimbabwe for armed robbery and stealing new IOC chief’s memorabilia

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 23:08
Two brothers were arrested and appeared in a Zimbabwe court Friday accused of an armed robbery at the home of new International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry’s parents, where they allegedly stole some of Coventry’s sporting memorabilia.

North Macedonia orders detention for 13 people over nightclub fire that killed 59

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 22:37
Thirteen people including a former government minister have been remanded in custody for 30 days in North Macedonia over a nightclub blaze, believed to have been caused by pyrotechnics, that killed 59 people including six minors.

Tax evasion amounts to missed opportunities for Greece, minister says

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 22:10
Tax evasion not only diverts public revenues but also represents missed opportunities for Greece, newly appointed Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said on Friday.

Construction worker hospitalized following workplace accident

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 21:34
A construction worker has been hospitalized with serious injuries following a workplace accident at the Ellinikon site in Athens.

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