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Androulakis accuses PM of shirking responsibility over Tempe disaster
Nikos Androulakis, leader of the main socialist opposition party PASOK, has accused Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of shirking responsibility during last week’s censure motion debate on the government’s handling of the Tempe railway disaster two years ago..
Realigning US policy to reflect Turkey’s drift away from the West
Endy Zemenides, HALC’s executive director, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why the new bipartisan “Turkey Diplomatic Realignment Act” introduced in the House of Representatives matters, especially given Ankara’s record that shows it is increasingly at odds with Western security interests.
Niki MP storms National Gallery, removes artworks over religious offense claims
Nikolaos Papadopoulos, an MP from the ultra-Orthodox nationalist party Niki, has been arrested after storming the National Gallery in Athens, breaking protective glass, and attempting to seize artifacts, claiming they “offend religion.”
Thinking like a tax evader
The National Economy and Finance Ministry is planning special teams that will look for ways to violate tax legislation and electronic systems.
University of York announces plans for European branch campus in Greece
Following recent Greek legislation allowing the establishment of non-state, not-for-profit universities in Greece, the University of York in the UK has announced its application to establish a European branch campus, named CITY, in the country.
Greece tries to navigate new, ad hoc alliances
The latest moves to create a “coalition of the willing” among European nations to support Ukraine may have been made inevitable by the shift in US policy; but this period of turmoil has left Greece trying to find its footing.
Micro-wineries in Cyprus hope to give the world’s oldest named wine a comeback
Praised by the ancient Greek giants Homer and Euripides for its superb quality nearly 3,000 years ago, the Mediterranean island’s Commandaria is the world’s oldest recorded and named wine
Government seeks fresh start as social pressure mounts
Greece’s conservative government faces a growing challenge in shifting the country’s political climate amid ongoing mass protests and mounting public anger over its handling of the Tempe train crash.
AI, sustainability, and the future of innovation
Sustainable materials, AI in healthcare, governance, science, and media – along with predictions of future tipping points – were the key topics at the second installment of EmTech Europe 2025, held last week at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in partnership with Kathimerini, Greece’s leading newspaper.
The cute whiskers are back on. Rare Mediterranean monk seals are cared for in a Greek rehab center
Panagis hauls himself out of the pool at a rehabilitation center in Greece and scurries over for a delectable lunch: whole mackerel. It’s been about three months since the orphaned seal pup was found struggling in the coastal waters of Cyprus. Soon, he’ll be well enough to go home.
Athens suburban railway must awaken from its long slumber
Founded in 2004, the Athens suburban railway that extends as far as Kiato in the northern Peloponnese, and Halkida to the north, while connecting these places to the airport, was touted as a fast, safe and convenient means of transport.
Turkey appeals EUIPO decision annulling ‘TurkAegean’ trademark
Turkey has filed an appeal against the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) decision that annulled the “TurkAegean” trademark.
Violent brawl at Malakasa camp leaves 16 injured
Sixteen people were injured, including nine seriously, during a violent brawl at the Malakasa camp near Athens.
Trying to recover a sense of normalcy
Having, as expected, fended off the no-confidence proposal submitted jointly by four opposition parties, the government is hoping for a little relief from the political heat brought on by its handling of the 2023 Tempe rail disaster.
Heat hurts job performance
A survey of nearly 400 employees in six countries, including Cyprus and Greece, shows that productivity drops significantly when temperatures rise.
Nicosia seen as a city of the future
Nicosia has secured a prestigious spot in the European Cities and Regions of the Future 2025 rankings by fDi Intelligence.
Party day for Olympiakos, while its rivals drop points
Olympiakos celebrated on Sunday its centenary with a home win that opened further its gap at the top of the Super League table.
A hero’s journey reimagined at Acrocorinth
In the shadow of the ancient Acrocorinth Castle, a modern epic is unfolding as Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated adaptation of “The Odyssey” has set up camp there, where film crews are working feverishly to transform rugged landscapes into Homeric visions.
Gold for pole vault champion Karalis at the European Indoors
Emmanouil Karalis became on Sunday the first Greek to win a gold medal in pole vault at the European Indoor Track & Field Championships.
Where kids play and parents work: Inside an innovative Athens co-working space
“Mom, I need to tell you something.”