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Greek police chief discusses border security, human trafficking at international event

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 00:29
The Chief of the Hellenic Police, Lieutenant General Dimitris Mallios, participated in an international conference in London on Tuesday, focusing on border security and organized immigration crime.

Cyprus court drops all rape charges against 5 Israelis after doubting British woman’s credibility

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 00:27
A criminal court in Cyprus has acquitted and dropped all charges against five Israelis accused of gang-raping a British woman in a hotel room after ruling her testimony as not credible and replete with “fundamental contradictions.”

Babo Koro | Athens | April 12

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 00:17
Babo Koro will bring their distinctive sound to the stage of the Fuzz Club (1 Patriarchou Ioakim) on April 12.

The Hellenic Initiative supports Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra’s debut in London

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 23:51
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) has announced its support for the Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra’s (GYSO) debut performance at the historic St. Martin-in-the-Fields church in London. The orchestra will be led by its founder and artistic director, Dionysis Grammenos.

Youth Pass program sees overwhelming demand

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 23:06
A newly launched youth pass program, providing financial support to young adults through digital debit cards, has seen an overwhelming response, with over 10,000 applications submitted within the first few hours.

Would you call Trump about Greece?

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 22:35
“We have another terrific guy with us. We have John Catsimatidis and his beautiful wife, Margo, and their daughter, Andrea, is here.”

Education Ministry says 13 foreign universities seek to open branches in Greece

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 22:16
The Education Ministry announced on Tuesday that 13 foreign universities have submitted applications for licenses to establish and operate branches in Greece.

Three-man team arrested for Crete burglaries 

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 21:56
Police have arrested three men suspected of carrying out seven burglaries and one attempted break-in at homes in Iraklio, Crete over the past few months. 

Ministry of Education announces end dates for 2024–2025 school year

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 21:37
The Ministry of Education has announced the official end dates for the 2024–2025 academic year for middle and high schools.

Dimitris Vassilakis Quartet | Athens | April 12 

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 21:07
Acclaimed saxophonist and composer Dimitris Vassilakis, along with his quartet, will take the stage at the Theater of the No (3 Konstantinou Paleologou) on April 12.

Ekrem Imamoglu and the battle for Turkey’s democratic soul

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 20:55
At a time when authoritarian rulers are embraced and democratic leaders are sidelined, Turkey’s democracy is unraveling—slowly but unmistakably. What’s equally alarming is the muted reaction from those who once saw themselves as its allies.

French shipbuilder Naval Group proposes Greek production line

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 20:54
France’s Naval Group, which holds an agreement with Greece for three FDI frigates for the Hellenic Navy and an option for a fourth, has submitted an application to the Greek government and its Defense Ministry for the establishment of a local production line for surface ships, submarines and unmanned surface vehicles, or USVs.

Bill eliminates special statute of limitations for ministers, bans surrogacy for same-sex couples

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:59
Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis introduced a new draft law on Tuesday, set to be submitted to Parliament for a vote, which includes key provisions such as the implementation of a long-delayed reform abolishing the special statute of limitations for ministerial crimes and new regulations prohibiting surrogacy for same-sex couples.

Manufacturing sector sees strongest growth in nearly a year

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:41
Greece's manufacturing sector experienced its most robust growth since April 2024 last month, driven by accelerated expansions in output, new orders and employment, a survey by S&P Global showed on Tuesday.

Parliament speaker says House rules prevent Spirtzis’ probe request

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:12
Parliament speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis has rejected a fresh request by former minister Christos Spirtzis to be investigated over his alleged role in the deadly train crash in Tempe in 2023, because of House rules.

Extra €1 bln from beating evasion

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:59
The Finance Ministry and the tax administration are taking additional measures aimed at increasing takings from beating tax evasion.

More heavy rain expected in Crete, Dodecanese islands until Wednesday

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:43
Downpours, accompanied by strong winds and local hail, are expected at intervals until noon on Wednesday in areas of the Aegean, the Risk Assessment Committee said after a meeting on Tuesday to discuss  to discuss the updated emergency report on severe weather issued by Greece’s Meteorological Service.

Ex-SYRIZA minister repeats call for probe into his role in delayed train contract

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:20
Former transport and infrastructure minister Christos Spirtzis, who served under SYRIZA from 2016 to 2019, submitted a new request to Parliament to investigate him over his alleged role in the deadly train crash in Tempe in 2023, which cost the lives of 57 people.

ODAP brings Greece’s cultural legacy to Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:01
The enduring love affair between cruise passengers and Greece’s cultural, archaeological, and historical sites is set to grow even stronger.

Rebrain Greece is under way

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:50
The representatives of the 26 companies in Greece that participated in a Labor Ministry event held last Saturday in London as part of the Rebrain Greece action have returned with at least 300-310 CVs in their luggage.

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