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Report warns of rising Turkish mafia presence
Greek authorities have identified members of at least 10 Turkish organized crime groups operating in the country, arresting more than 80 suspects over the past five months, officials said amid an ongoing investigation into last week’s armed attack on Greek intelligence (EYP) agents near Thessaloniki.
Rebrain Greece in Stuttgart attracts over 1,000 people
The fourth event aimed at engaging the interest of Greeks who left during the economic crisis to return and work in high-level jobs in Greece was deemed a success in Stuttgart on Saturday, the Labor Ministry said on Sunday.
Greece approves €780 million in strategic investments
The Interministerial Committee for Strategic Investments approved on Monday four new projects with a total budget of 780 million euros in the energy, networks, innovation, and tourism sectors.
Stassis re-elected as vice-chairman of Eurelectric
PPC Group Chairman and CEO Giorgos Stassis was re-elected on Monday as vice-chairman of Eurelectric, the association representing the European electricity sector in Brussels.
Ferry link with Cyprus resumes
The Daleela ferry launched its first Cyprus-Greece service for the 2025 maritime season on Saturday.
Jan Todd may be the reason you’re lifting weights
On a foggy day in the summer of 1979, Jan Todd pulled on a navy tracksuit and combed her long blond hair, letting it hang loose down her back.
Friendship, but with clear terms
Reference to friendships in international relations only makes sense for toasts at official dinners. This has been proven repeatedly by experience globally.
ATHEX: Profit-taking cycle draws to a close
A mixed session at the Greek bourse on Monday ultimately added to the decline of the benchmark for a third day in a row.
Possible deal on Parthenon Sculptures
Talks between Greek officials and the management of London’s British Museum for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures appropriated more than two centuries ago are at an advanced stage, but the devil may prove to be in the details.
Police investigate SEF incidents during Olympiakos–Panathinaikos final
The police’s Anti-Sports Violence Division has opened an investigation into the incidents that took place on Sunday at the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) during the second final between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos.
Web addiction in kids rising
Calls to the Safer Internet for Kids helpline (tel. 210.600.7686, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) have increased 63% since 2023, with 89% of callers being adults, mostly parents struggling to help their children deal with the perils of excessive online engagement.
Ibrahim Maalouf | Athens | June 10
Renowned trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf will perform at the Lycabettus Theater on June 10. Fresh off the release of his latest album, Maalouf will bring his signature fusion of jazz and classical music to the stage.
More Greeks returning home as migration balance turns positive, says Deputy PM
Greece is seeing a reversal in migration trends, with more Greeks returning to the country than leaving, Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis has told an Athens conference.
Minister threatens basketball finals suspension over owners’ meeting refusal
Alternate Minister of Sports Yiannis Vroutsis threatened in a statement to public broadcaster ERT to suspend the Greek basketball league finals if both owners of Olympiacos and Panathinaikos do not attend a joint meeting aimed at resolving tensions.
Stournaras claims political motives behind Novartis scandal allegations
During his testimony at the trial of the two former protected witnesses in the Novartis case, Governor of the Bank of Greece Yannis Stournaras stated that he was implicated in the scandal for political reasons.
Seafarers call 48-hour strike on Adriatic routes over understaffing
Seafarers working on ferries operating on routes from Patras and Igoumenitsa to will stage a 48-hour strike on Tuesday and Wednesday (June 3-4), citing persistent understaffing that unions say pose serious safety risks and undermines working conditions
Manufacturing expands as domestic demand drives growth, PMI shows
Greece’s manufacturing sector continued its expansion in May, driven by a solid rise in new orders and accelerated output growth, despite challenges from weak export demand, a survey from S&P Global has shown.
Mitsotakis announces measures to tackle university violence
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a series of measures aimed at tackling violence in universities during his meeting with the heads of public universities.
‘Don’t settle for this’: Postecoglou wants ambition from Tottenham after Europa League success
Speaking from Greece were while on a family holiday, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has urged the club to show ambition after ending its 17-year trophy drought as he awaits a decision on whether he will stay on for a third season at the English team.